Questions people ask.

What is a Breakthrough Session?

A free, 45-minute virtual conversation. You describe what you're facing; I listen and sketch your situation live on screen. You leave with a visual map of the challenge and a clearer sense of where the opening is, and you keep the map whether or not we work together. There's no sales pressure.

Who do you work with?

Capable, reflective professionals who feel stuck: often newly promoted leaders, people mid-career in government, health care, education, or mission-driven organizations, and people weighing their next move, whether that's a promotion, an internal move, or a career change. I also work with teams that keep circling the same problem.

What is visual coaching?

Coaching in which I draw the conversation as it happens: the people, pressures, and patterns you describe. Seeing it on the page makes it easier to notice what's invisible from the inside. It's paired with reflective questions; I help you find your own answers rather than handing you mine.

How is this different from traditional executive coaching?

Two ways. First, it's visual: you see your thinking laid out, and you keep the maps. Second, it's reflective rather than directive. If you want someone to tell you what to do, I'm probably not the right fit. If you want a thinking partner who helps you see clearly, I am.

Are sessions virtual or in person?

Both. We can meet on Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, so I work with clients anywhere in the U.S., or in person in the Washington, DC area. Team workshops can be virtual or in person in the DC area.

How long does coaching usually last?

Most clients work with me for 3 to 6 months, meeting every two to four weeks. We decide together after the Breakthrough Session.

Do you work with government and federal employees?

Yes. I've spent much of my 20-plus-year career in and alongside government and public health care, so I understand the pressures of public-sector work: competing priorities, structure, and the pull of the mission. If your agency covers professional development, you can pay me directly and get reimbursed, or your agency can buy a group coaching package for several people.

What credentials do you have?

I'm an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and an INIFAC Certified Master Facilitator (CMF), and I completed Advanced Executive Coaching at Emory University. I'm also certified in human-centered design, organizational design, instructional systems design, ScrumMaster (CSM), and project management. I hold an MPA from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of New Mexico.

Can my organization pay for coaching?

Yes, in two ways. Just you: many employers cover coaching through professional-development or training budgets. You pay me directly, and I give you a receipt to submit for reimbursement. Several people at your organization: I offer group coaching packages, for example up to 10 sessions each for 5 people. Your organization buys the package directly, and I'm happy to provide a proposal and invoice.