• Expert in Emotional Intelligence with certification on the EQ–i (emotional intelligence assessment) and experience in the development of programs for organizations to meet their targeted needs.
  
  
• Facilitator of career transition seminars and consultant for Right Management, the leading global provider of career transition services.
  
  
• Founder and president of EQ Coaching Solutions since 2006.
  
  
• Creator of emotional intelligence programs for elementary schools, high schools, and colleges such as Miami University and Xavier University.
  
  
• Counseled individuals and families of diverse backgrounds in Hamilton and Clermont Counties for over 20 years.
  
  
• Consulted with the Norwood City School staffs for 5 years, developing programs and providing services to enhance the performance and success of students and teachers.
  
  
• Certified career coach through The College of Executive Coaching.
  
  
• Member of the International Coach Federation.
  
  
• M.A. in Psychological Counseling from the University of Notre Dame and B.A. in Psychology from Miami University of Ohio.  
  

Founder’s Philosophy:

My passion throughout my professional career has been on empowering individuals, groups, and organizations to successfully achieve their goals.  I have become convinced how important a strong emotional intelligence foundation is in achieving career success. Developing these key life skills can make us personally and socially more competent and successful. 

As a licensed social worker for 20 years, I counseled individuals in overcoming obstacles and initiating changes that led to an improved quality of life, inner satisfaction and overall happiness.  Any change had to begin with an awareness of one’s behavior in context of the world around them, which is the first step and most important part of emotional intelligence or EQ. 

As a career coach and consultant for a leading global provider of career transition services, I witnessed how awareness and effective use of EQ competencies led one to be more successful in their job search. These individuals found a position, not only in a timely manner, but one that was in line with their own values, skills and interests.

As a facilitator for college student leadership groups, it was apparent that those students who used the opportunity to learn about their emotional intelligence skills and were motivated to take action steps to further develop their skills, stood out in the hiring process when interviewing for job positions.

The unique strengths that I bring to my coaching clients are:

• Strong interpersonal skills of listening, understanding, facilitating and collaborating
• Results-focused orientation to get the project done in an effective and timely manner and
• Genuine passion of helping others succeed.