Certified Life Coach by Coach Training Alliance
Certified Relationship Coach by Relationship Coaching Institute
Certified Personal Trainer by National Strength and Conditioning Association
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by National Strength and Conditioning Association
I would describe myself as a petite, intelligent, and athletic woman who navigates her way through life's ups and downs with a positive, forward thinking attitude. The first fifty years of my life were pretty stress free: no significant illness, financial security, more than adequate time for self-care, and a very supportive circle of family and friends. It seems that the flood gates opened to situations that have tested my strength in the past few years. I embrace all that I have learned and the ways in which I have grown but "smooth sailing" would be really nice.
After my divorce, I wanted to understand why my marriage failed. The search for my own answers eventually led me to the Relationship Coaching Institute. Not only did I find the answers to my questions, I found a coaching niche I am passionate about.
I love to engage in physical activity. I have been running, jumping, climbing, and biking since childhood. I have competed in marathons for 34 years and recently started ultra-distance trail running. I started adventure racing in 2001 (my first team sport). I have been lifting weights for 17 years and became a Certified Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach in 1997. I believe that my physical strength and endurance are paramount to the success I have achieved in other aspects of my life. I credit my physical strength and endurance for my escape during a rape attempt. I believe that the discipline and perseverance I gained from physical training made my recovery from a broken neck more tolerable and accelerated the pace of recovery.