My accreditation from Duke University’s Integrative health coaching program gave me the skills to help people but my personal journey solidified my experience in this field. In short, I was allowing myself to be pushed and pulled by others’ needs and demands at the expense of my well-being. I realized a transition needed to begin if I wanted to be happy and fulfilled. Once I started changing the way I saw myself and figuring out what was missing and what I wanted, my life changed dramatically.

I believe change requires inner work, goals, defining priorities, setting boundaries, and saying no to anything that’s not serving you without guilt. Change begins when you decide to make yourself a priority. The work is fun, hard, and exhilarating! It requires discipline and commitment. When you are happy and take care of your needs those around you are happy. Putting yourself first is never selfish, it’s a loving act that you and your loved ones deserve.

This personal experience laid the foundation for my philosophy as a professional coach: 

I believe that even the hardest things can be made manageable if you approach them methodically, flexibly, and compassionately.