ABOUT ME

I am a mother to three grown children, a wife, a professional in the financial technology sector, and a coach.  I am professionally trained through a program with dual accreditation from both the International Coaching Foundation (ICF) and the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC). My life felt like a constant struggle until the moment I started working with a life coach. She understood me like no one else ever had and with her support and introduction to positive psychology and mindfulness, my life and relationships improved. I was then diagnosed with Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The self-awareness I gained by learning about ADHD and the strategies and practices I have incorporated into my life have given me the power and peace I had never had. My life-changing experience with coaching inspired me to want to support others in finding their own power and peace as a life and ADHD coach.

 

Before collaborating with my coach, and well before any awareness of ADHD, I felt like most days were an uphill battle. Everything—my job, keeping up with my friends, being a good mom, taking care of our home, and dealing with finances—seemed to be so much harder for me than for everyone else. I was frustrated that those close to me did not understand me and that I could not obtain the outcomes I wanted because I did not comprehend what was getting in my way. 

 

From the beginning, my coach helped to create a safe space away from the chaos of my day-to-day. I had NEVER felt so accepted and supported in my life. She was always there for ME and helped me move forward. Through my relationship with her, I learned how to incorporate executive function tools, exercise, and meditation into my life which shifted my perspective in my relationship with my children, husband, and coworkers. While exploring the idea of reinventing myself by finding a new career, I realized that what I wanted to change was my approach to my current career. I still struggled with maintaining an even keel emotionally, but when I received negative feedback at work, I now had the skill to reframe the situation and practices to re-center myself in the moment.

 

It was not until much later, after my ADHD diagnosis, did I learn WHY I had struggled with everything I had. Becoming aware of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), emotional dysregulation, and other executive function challenges, helped me to accept that my life HAD been harder than others; like having a manual transmission when everyone else has an automatic.

 

I am so grateful for how my life has changed for the better through both coaching and my ADHD diagnosis. Every day is an opportunity for me to learn more about how to get my brain in gear. It is not all sunshine and daisies, but when I accidentally leave the bathroom faucet on all day and it leaks into the front hallway, for example, I do not lash out or beat myself up about it. 

 

I hope my story resonated with you! If you are interested in partnering with me, please check out my services page. I would love to meet you and answer any questions you have. You can find time for a complimentary introduction on my booking page. I look forward to hearing from you!