My Background

I am a business advisor, coach, author and speaker. I’ve held multiple executive roles with both Fortune 500 and start-up organizations - one of which enjoyed a multi-billion-dollar public offering.

I have been CEO of my own advisory firm for 15 years. I consult with many of the world’s most respected companies and leaders on strategy, growth, and influential leadership. I coach C-level and executive leaders all over the world, with a focus on cultivating next-level leadership influence and impact, empowering leaders to make a difference in the world.

As part of my consulting practice, I work with Harvard Business Impact to develop and deliver world-class global leadership development programs for Harvard Business School’s Fortune-ranked clients. I’ve had the opportunity to inspire nearly 20,000 accomplished senior leaders to further develop competencies in the areas of innovation, strategy, transformation, and influential leadership. It is not unusual for participants to greatly accelerate their career progression and increase their executive span of influence upon completion of this work. In my practice, I also deliver tailored best-in-class programs for Fortune 500 and emerging organizations interested in elevating talent at all levels.

I have been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers in the country. As a speaker on the global stage I am hired for private events, speaking to crowds of 100’s to 1000’s on topics including the power of clarity and intentionality, becoming a person of influence, and demonstrating excellence in leadership in today’s ever-changing landscape. I also speak with great passion on elevating women in leadership in a world that can be fraught with gender bias, glass ceilings and glass cliffs.

I have published multiple articles with Harvard Business Review. I served as the subject matter expert for Harvard Business Review Manager’s Handbook: The 17 Skills Leaders Need to Stand Out, which was recognized as Management Book of the Year by the prestigious Chartered Management Institute in London.  I also contributed two chapters as an expert to HBR’s Guide to Thinking Strategically. I publish my own blog entitled “How to Succeed in Business… Without Eating Your Soul for Breakfast”, read in over 100 countries around the world.

Am I the right person to help you?

When you're selecting an advisor or coach, the most important thing is finding someone who understands the challenges you're facing and how to turn them into opportunities. You want someone who does the work to be informed about the factors that may impact your success, and supports leaders of your caliber as they refine their own leadership. Someone who knows how to help you because they’ve done it with excellence before. Bottom Line: You want someone who will positively impact your success, quickly and significantly.

I like to think there are three factors that set me apart from others you might consider. These factors may or may not make me the right person to help you succeed, but the insight might help you make your decision.

Three factors set me apart.

I’ve done the work.  

I've gained a wealth of experience over the course of my career, from start-up to Fortune-ranked companies. I've launched successful products in both emerging and existing markets under intense competition. I've led double digit revenue growth, tripled margin contributions, and managed large teams and P&Ls.  I've done the work - hands on - and I understand the challenges.  

I've helped 1,000's elevate their leadership.  

I work with highly accomplished executives around the globe. I represent Harvard Business School in worldwide leadership development programs focused on innovation, strategy, and execution.  I’ve coached 1,000’s of leaders, many of whom have achieved truly extraordinary results. I've published dozens of articles on strategy, growth, leadership and how to find success in the workplace, with readers in over 100 countries around the world.  Helping people navigate the complexities of the business world and deliver world-class results isn't a hobby for me. It’s the pinnacle of my life’s work.

I’ve learned from the best. 

Beyond my work with outstanding global Fortune 500 leaders every day, I've worked with and learned from amazing and inspiring executives and innovators over the course of my career:

                     - Patent Holder for the Intel Chip technology

                     - Founder of the first Internet cable modem business in the U.S.

- Pioneering CEO in Instant Messaging

                     - Founders and CEOs of extraordinary start-ups

- High performance athletes and entertainers

                     - Woman Of The Year in the telecom industry

                     - NY Times best-selling authors

                     - Many ultra-successful millionaires

                     - Multiple members of MENSA (98th% of IQ ratings) 

Let's talk about how I can help.

I’ve been inspired by so many people.  I've also been lucky to have the opportunity to work with some of the best of the best across multiple industries. My goal is to pay-it-forward, share what I know, and help others find success and satisfaction in their work.  

If you're ready to move more quickly toward your goals - find new clarity, confidence and courage to lead in an ever-changing world - make the call. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by having a conversation about how I can help you reach the next level of achievement.