Why this work

I started this work because I saw a gap in leadership support for coaches.

Too often, coaches step into leadership roles with the unspoken expectation that they already have all the answers — and if they don’t, they should simply figure it out. But who do coaches turn to when they need space to think out loud, navigate self-doubt, or get support for their own growth and goals?

I wanted to create that space.

My experience

For more than 20 years, I lived the reality of high-performance athletics — first as a Division I athlete at Purdue, and then for 17 years as a coach at the highest levels of collegiate and international swimming.

During that time, I coached three NCAA championship teams, served as a U.S. National Team coach, and had the privilege of working with Olympic medalists and some of the best athletes in the world.

What shaped my perspective

While those experiences brought immense pride and joy, they also exposed me to the hidden weight of leadership — the pressure, responsibility, and emotional demands that often go unseen.

Coaches are some of the most selfless leaders I know — pouring energy, care, and attention into their athletes — yet rarely does anyone pour into them. That perspective now drives my work: supporting coaches and leaders in athletics who want to grow their leadership while staying connected to themselves.

My approach

My coaching approach blends lived experience with rigorous training.

I completed the Executive Program in Women’s Leadership at Stanford Graduate School of Business, earned my Leadership & Performance Coaching Certification through Brown University and ACT Leadership, and hold an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential with the International Coaching Federation.

I continue to pursue advanced education and professional development because I believe great coaches never stop learning.

Who I work with

Through my coaching work, I partner with leaders across collegiate and club athletics, representing a range of programs and organizations through client relationships and coaching collaborations.

What makes this work different

What makes my work unique is that I’ve stood where my clients stand.

I understand both the exhilaration of achievement and the complexity of leadership behind the scenes. I’ve invested deeply in my own growth so I can offer leaders not just empathy, but perspective, tools, and a space to pause, reflect, and lead with greater clarity, resilience, and authenticity.

Closing

At its core, my work is simple:

Creating space for leaders to be human while continuing to pursue excellence.