We, humans, are remarkable. Our ability to learn, unlearn, relearn, create, and transform is breathtaking. I find few experiences more exciting than when I am about to be a part of creating something that hasn't existed. Whether it be meeting a customer’s needs or witnessing as someone transforms themselves and others through a new way of behaving.
I am fortunate to have been part of many transformations in my life and career, including my own.
Transformation isn’t something you think or feel. It is something you do. Today.
Coaching Experiences
Experience
Facilitation and Coaching
Planned and facilitated hundreds of executive leadership meetings and retreats across all sectors
Facilitated the design of team strategic plan, mission, vision and values
Coached executives, leaders and practitioners at all levels.
Training and Workshop Development and Delivery
Designed (along with a team) and delivered leadership training to over 3,000 participants
Developed and delivered workshops for executive teams and management teams
Taught graduate level courses in public administration and leadership
Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Mediated dozens of workplace disputes
Coached leaders and teams how to navigate conflict
Change Management
Managed dozens of projects at the executive level including
Led design and implementation strategy for the first statewide leadership development program
Engaging over 300 leaders across multiple agencies in the process
Facilitated the organization strategy for the launch of a new global division at Microsoft
Leadership Consultant and Coach
Employment
J. Alton Group - Principle Consultant (2009-Current)
State of Washington - Chief Learning Officer (2015-2017)
Washington Health Care Authority - Organization Development and Change Manager (2013-2015)
Microsoft Digital Advertising - Group International Product Manager (2007-2009)
Microsoft Digital Advertising - Global GM's Chief of Staff (2005-2007)
Microsoft - Various roles in Human Resources (2001-2005)