I'm a life and career coach who helps professionals make important career decisions.
With two kids, a husband, a puppy, extended family in town, and a home office, my life is quite full and very rich.
ME AT WORK:
During my career in human resources management I learned that I really enjoy all the people stuff, even the really annoying people stuff, and I really don't enjoy creating programs.
Truly excellent HR professionals have sharp business acumen and are passionate about meeting corporate objectives. I was interested in being truly excellent, but HR did not have my passionate attention.
I left HR when my first daughter was born. I was a full-time parent at home for several years, and then when my younger daughter turned one, I decided I was ready to discover something new.
MY DREAM BUSINESS:
I became certified as a professional coach and then started my own business, Dream Big Coaching Services, in the summer of 2003.
Now I'm a lucky person who gets to do what she loves and what she's really good at. I also get to be the kind of parent I want to be, to boot.
In my business I dedicate myself to supporting professionals who want to make important career decisions that will lead to more fulfillment and career happiness. Many times clients come to me with a burning question they are wanting to answer such as:
"Should I stay at this job or look for something else?"
"What's next for me?"
"How do I make the transition to a become a ____?"
"How can I have a great career and still have time for my family?"
I help them to define what they want and make a plan that they actually follow to achieve their dreams.
The work is exciting, gratifying, and always different. I have worked with many amazing people who are fulfilling lifelong dreams in very creative ways.
WHY THIS BLOG?
I created this blog because I have a lot to say about career happiness, career transition, career trends, becoming an entrepreneur and job hunting that I think interests professionals who are considering pursuing their career dreams and making a change.
As of now (July 2007) I've been blogging for close to two years. It's been a wonderful experience getting to be a part of the blogosphere! I've met fascinating people and always know there is something really interesting to read on the blogs I follow. Knowing that there are many more incredible blogs that I've yet to discover is exciting as well.
PERSONAL STUFF:
I lived in Omaha, NE from 2nd grade through high school.
I graduated from Smith College (Northampton, MA) with a BA in English Literature in 1989.
I moved to Seattle in 1989 and married in 1993. My husband and I have been together for almost 20 years, which makes me feel very old! We have two daughters.
Parenting, piano, reading, working out, cooking, music, scrapbooking, seeing friends, dogs, re-ordering my Netflix queue