What is your proudest accomplishment as a leader?

I have followed my intuitive nudges for personal and professional shifts, even when they were fully unconventional. As a leader, walking an authentic journey has given me an expansive view of my role in leading others and freed me to focus on inviting out the unique path for everyone I influence. One of the highest praises I’ve heard is that I helped people walk authentically in their journey–the domino effect of each act of authentic action is massive.  As a leader,  my role is to help others expand and it’s a high honor to do so.

What is the one piece of advice you’d give to other aspiring women leaders?

Trust your gut & take up space. The most important “work” you can do is to eliminate self-sabotage and negative self-talk. You hear your own voice 24 hours a day so make sure what you tell yourself aligns with the impact you want to make in this life.  The world needs your gifts–and your voice exactly as you bring it.

What inspires you most about your work or your industry?

In a world filled with stress, pressure, anxiety, and discord,  am inspired to see people take back their mental energy by creating new mental habits. The neuroscience-based tools I teach help leaders and teams get more done with less stress.  Rather than pushing and striving, they learn to release pressure and tension while still creating massive momentum toward their goals. 

When I start working with clients, I often find they are successful on the outside, but their inner dialogue tells a different story. They’re weighted down with beliefs that they’re not good enough, will be “found out” for not being as on top of life as the world thinks they are, and closer to burnout than anyone would expect. These inner messages are draining precious mental energy–and that negatively impacts health, reduces productivity, and puts strain on relationships. After only a few weeks of practicing with me, I see their mental focus start to shift & they reconnect with the fun, confident, and joyful parts of themselves that have been long buried. What a cool job to guide and witness this magical transformation!

Who is a woman from history (or your own life) who has inspired you, and why?

I am inspired by every woman who bravely takes up space, speaks up for others, and lifts women up along their journey. I’ve met countless women- starting with my own grandmother- who embody these traits. We are better together, and it truly takes a village to build our best future.  I’m thankful for family who modeled being brave & strong, for teachers and professors who spent extra time investing in my young mind, and every boss who paved the way for me to take big career leaps.  I admire women who have fought in my community for social justice, food equity, and uncensored learning for all students.  I am thankful for my colleagues who bravely run businesses and fight against stereotypes daily. And I’m deeply inspired by my friends of Color who have consistently shown grace and strength in the midst of consistent microaggressions, unfair assumptions, and blatant racism.  Women everywhere are inspiring a better future, and the more I look around, the more I see them at every turn!

In one word, how would you describe the legacy you want to leave as a leader?

Authenticity

Share a favorite quote that motivates you.

What you think about yourself matters because you hear your own voice 24 hours a day.