About ME

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I am a leadership coach and a communications strategist who understands that effective leadership and clear communication lead to increased engagement, productivity and innovation. I rely on compassion, humor and direct communication to support my clients in meeting their personal and professional objectives. 

I believe that leaders who know themselves and act accordingly—and who empower others to do the same—achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives. It’s easy to say “be yourself". What does that mean? How do you do it? That’s where coaching comes in. I create a trusted space for leaders to uncover what makes them tick. I help them learn to use their talents to become the leaders they want to be and to live more authentic and purpose-driven lives. 

Authenticity is also foundational for my consulting work. As a career communications professional, I have seen firsthand the benefits of working in organizations that articulate and live their values. Effective communication with  staff and customers is essential to a successful business. It can also be daunting if you don’t have communications experience. I help business leaders create sustainable communications practices - based on their talents and resources -  to build their brands, grow their business and promote their services.

I started DPCC because I realized that, in nearly every job I've had, I was the person people sought out to be a sounding board. Those conversations were among the most rewarding moments of my career. I value connecting with people, and I am energized when they find the answers to their own questions. I enjoy helping people communicate more effectively with the those who matter to them. I am fascinated by leaders who inspire and motivate and am interested in how they think. This intersection of connection, creativity and service led me to coaching and compelled me to start DPCC. Read more about my values.  

I have more than two decades of communications experience in corporate, agency, hospitality and nonprofit environments, and I have held several leadership positions. I have worked in internal communications, editorial and design, strategic communications planning and public relations in industries ranging from finance to research. Most recently, I was the Associate Director of Communications at Pew Research Center. For more about me, please see my credentials and follow me on LinkedIn.