Hello there!

Welcome to my blog! I recently started a journey to become a certified coach (“Capital C,” as I jokingly call it). I have ALWAYS had a passion for listening and mentoring others, and I can’t wait to learn and practice with my fellow classmates as part of Northwestern’s Organizational & Leadership Coaching Certificate.

So, what’s up first? I want to tell you about the kickoff event for our cohort. Coming out of the session, I started thinking a lot about the TYPE of coach I want to be. I’ve had the privilege of learning from experienced coaches throughout my professional career, and I’m inspired by the clarity they were able to help me find during pivotal points of indecision.

I’ve worked in 4 industries throughout my life and each turn of focus I’ve wondered, “What’s next? Is this all there is?” Feeling meaning-less in your position can be scary. Feeling like there’s no next step can be even scarier.

I want to embrace this quote presented during our kickoff session:

“The task…is to get people from where they are to where they have not been.” —Henry Kissinger.

Over the next year, I hope I can grow into the kind of coach that helps people find uncharted paths—whether that means exploring new professions or just new ways of approaching work. I want to grow into a partner, someone who uses active listening as the most powerful tool in changing lives.

Here we go!