ABS Professional & Life Coaching

My Experience:

I am a professional certified coach and a graduate of the New Ventures West (NVW) Professional Coaching Program.  Prior to this, I was an executive in the healthcare/biotech arena and worked for over 16 years with both privately held and publicly traded companies.  I am a member of the California State Bar and have an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis.  Although I was successful in achieving these goals, I felt like something was missing in my life.  Additionally, I struggled through many professional challenges and dealt with many devastating personal crises.  During these periods of confusion and suffering, I sought support through the Conscious Living Center in Oakland, California.  I was fortunate to find great joy and hope during these challenging times through the inner work that I undertook over an 8-year period.  This journey, along with my desire to be of service to others, lead me to the NVW Coaching Program.

Is Coaching Right for Me?

We live in a fast paced world with many moving parts.  We juggle careers, relationships, obligations, commitments, traffic, to-do lists and general chaos on a daily basis.  We allow our environment and everyday circumstances to shape much of who we are.  How often do you take the time to reflect on where you are in the bigger life picture versus what is happening to you today?  Many of us continue to run on this never-ending treadmill of life.  Others will seek out a deeper meaning.  I warmly welcome the opportunity to work with you to find this deeper meaning and to provide perspective, support and guidance during times of transitions and challenges. 

Transform an Ordinary Life

We live our lives in black and white.  We focus on what we need to do to get through the day.  We either get things done or are overwhelmed by what we have left to do.  These daily activities are important but should they dictate and define who we are?  We are a product of what we practice and where we place our attention.  Oftentimes our practices and daily routines are bland and colorless.  What would happen if you changed the ordinary doldrums of your black and white life?  What would happen if you turned your attention towards taking care of all parts of you?  Your body?  Your spirit?  Quieting your noisy mind?  Let me help you add balance and color to your life.  Together we can explore questions that will deepen and enrich your sense of being in the world.  What fulfills you?  Where are you empty?  What are you doing today and what do you want your life to become?

Life Transitions

We pass through many turning points during our time here on earth.  Some transitions are joyful experiences and others can be devastating.  New jobs, promotions, marriage, childbirth, financial success are all examples of joyful transitions.  We are also called upon to face challenging transitions:  illness or death of family members or friends, divorce, job loss or financial distress.  Think about the number of transitions and changes that have happened in your life.  How did you handle them?  What did you learn?  Oftentimes it is hard to have an observer’s eye when you are caught in the middle of the storm.  Coaching can help bring new meaning and perspective during times of joyful and challenging transitions.

Breakdown or Breakthrough?

Every now and then the universe throws us a curve ball.  Things seem to be moving along smoothly and then disaster strikes.  Breakdowns can happen at any time during our professional careers – we get a new boss, our company merges or is acquired, our projects change, management changes – the list is endless.  Personal breakdowns can include illness or injury, family crises; a relationship meltdown or the loss of something special to you.  These perceived low points in our lives can present breakthrough opportunities to learn and grow.  Together we will work through your “breakdown” issue to bring insight and new meaning to your life.  

 For additional information please contact:  soitocoaching@gmail.com | 650.303.0525