Frequently Asked Questions

I hate boring keynote speakers. Nobody wants to sit through someone talking at a podium for 60 minutes. I bring humor—physical and verbal—and a ton of surprising audience interaction. Audiences have fun, learn, and leave inspired to take action. I also come across as very authentic—you know the real me—and I offer a fresh perspective as a woman, not another old white guy telling the same tired story.

I speak to audiences of all types. The most common are: association conferences, company teams, employee resource groups, and women’s conferences.

I speak on topics including human connection in the age of AI, preventing burnout, team motivation, confidence, combating impostor syndrome, communication, personal branding, and career growth and development. If you don’t see a specific topic on my website, reach out anyway—I have a large catalog of talks I don’t publicly advertise.

My rates vary based on the size, scope, and format of your event (in-person or virtual). Please get in touch to learn more.

I’m so glad you reached out — and I’m really glad you found me. At this point in my practice, I no longer offer free coaching consultations. I’ve found that the best coaching happens when someone is truly ready to dive in, commit to the process, and do the deeper work that leads to real change.

That said, I want you to have everything you need to get a feel for me and my approach. You can learn a ton about my style and philosophy through my podcast appearances, my Forbes column, my newsletter, and my almost-daily posts on LinkedIn. Those resources will give you a clear sense of whether my coaching might be a good fit for where you are right now.

If what you see resonates and you feel ready to invest in structured support, I’d be excited to explore working together.

Your first step should be to sign up for the Career Reset. For $99, you’ll complete a comprehensive questionnaire designed to help you reflect deeply and honestly on where you are and what you want. Once you submit your answers, I review them closely and record a personalized video with concrete, actionable guidance tailored to you.

Many people who start with a Career Reset choose to continue with full coaching afterward because the insights from the video alone can create meaningful clarity and momentum. As one recent client shared: “The Career Reset alone was life-changing, so I can’t imagine what actual coaching with you is like. I’m in.

In general, here’s how I think about the differences between types of coaches:

Career coaches work with individuals on their résumé, LinkedIn, and job applications.
Executive coaches work with leaders who want to grow in their roles.
Leadership coaches work with people who want to improve how they lead at work.
Life coaches work with clients less on career and more on their holistic life—such as navigating relationships or circumstances that no longer serve them.

I call myself an executive career coach. An executive career coach helps high-achieving professionals both elevate how they lead and clarify where they’re going next. It’s a blend of strategic career direction and deep leadership development. Unlike traditional career coaches who focus on résumés and job searches, or executive coaches who center solely on leadership behaviors, an executive career coach guides clients through the intersection of the two: defining their ideal career path, strengthening the skills required to excel at the next level, and creating an action plan that brings both into reality. This type of coaching is for people who want more than a job change or more than leadership training—they want aligned, sustainable career growth with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Here are the two types of people I tend to work best with:

1. People who want to level up in their careers.
 Maybe you’ve taken on a new high-profile role, inherited a team, or want to strengthen your personal brand at work. Maybe you’ve realized that the skills that got you here won’t necessarily take you to the next level. I help you identify blind spots, build the capabilities you need, and take meaningful action.

2. People who feel lost or stuck in their careers and don’t know what’s next.
 Maybe you’re burnt out, confused, or operating on autopilot. I take you through a comprehensive audit where we identify your strengths, what energizes you, and how to translate that into a career direction that actually fits—with concrete steps to move forward.

Here’s who I don’t work with:
People who only want a résumé or LinkedIn refresh (a traditional career coach is a better fit for that).
People who are required to sign up for coaching due to remediation or performance issues.

Yes, I do work with men! My community, the Women’s Leadership Accelerator, is for women, but I coach both men and women.

Yes. I have a team of incredibly talented contract coaches that I use for team-wide or company-wide engagements. Please use my Get in Touch form to chat more about how those partnerships work.

I’m glad you asked. After you take the Career Reset Questionnaire and decide you want to work together, I’ll help you make the case (through my library of email templates and PowerPoint presentation decks) to get your company to pay for coaching.

When you’re my client, you’re not just a name on my calendar—you’re someone I’m fully invested in. My coaching blends deep empathy with practical, evidence-based strategy. While I’m not a clinical therapist, I was raised by one, so I bring a nuanced understanding of how early experiences shape our beliefs about work. That dynamic is always present in my coaching.

I also bring a strong business foundation: I hold an MBA from Duke and combine psychological insight with strategic thinking, structure, and concrete action plans. I listen deeply, challenge you thoughtfully, and provide the expertise and accountability you need to make real progress. Along the way, we’ll laugh, too—because growth doesn’t have to be serious all the time.
I am both your strategic partner and your biggest advocate, and that support doesn’t end when our session does.

Here are a few things I offer that many coaches don’t:
High-impact introductions. I regularly make personal introductions within my network when I see opportunities that align with your goals.
Ongoing access. You get my cell phone number, and you’re welcome to text or send voice memos between sessions. Our work isn’t confined to a 60-minute block—I’m in your corner throughout the entire engagement.
Speaking opportunities. Because I’m also a professional speaker, I’m frequently asked for speaker referrals. When the fit is right, I recommend clients for those opportunities.

Once you’ve worked with me, I consider you a client for life. My commitment to your growth and success continues long after our formal coaching engagement ends.