I grew up as a child at risk.  I was in a new school EVERY YEAR.  Because of the upheaval in my life, my brain hadn’t properly developed.  While I yearned for opportunities in school, it was difficult for me to learn. I was often called “stupid” by my brothers and by other kids, too.  I didn’t understand my schoolwork so I would hand it in unfinished.  

​I began to believe the ridicule, that I was stupid and unable to learn.  I struggled with deep insecurity and low self-value.  Despite my desire to learn, I felt that no one cared what happened to me, that no one was available to help me. ​

Despite being at risk, I finished high school and graduated from college.  I developed leadership opportunities where I discovered my power influence–but it was a struggle.  I lacked the self-awareness and communication skills needed for success. Many painful experiences led me to seek mentoring.​

I discovered my “home” for personal and professional growth in the John Maxwell Leadership Coaching certification program.  For the first time in my life, I was surrounded by people who saw the leadership potential in me and cared to nurture and develop it.  A deep desire grew within me to share what I was learning with others.​

That’s why I created Leading With Mastery professional coaching—to make mentorship accessible to those yearning for growth. I serve as a leadership coach guiding people to become self-champions so they can take initiative to live and work at their highest capacity.​

Today I offer private coaching and small group masterminds that help people develop six self-leadership masteries: 

- Self-Awareness

- Clarity

- Intentionality

- Dynamic Reach

- Communication

- Influence

Everyone deserves guidance and nurturing to achieve the potential for the life they want. When people have a mentor supporting their possibilities and growth, they can become a self-champion and fulfill their potential – just as I have.