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I help people partner with God in life and leadership, deepen relationships, and tell their stories.
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR, LIFE & LEADERSHIP COACH
WRITING COACH & WRITER
For 30+ years, I’ve helped people like you transform their lives and leadership by deepening their relationship with God, themselves, and others and telling their stories.
Spiritual Direction
Life & Leadership Coaching
Writing Coaching
Freelance Writing
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Life & Leadership Coaching
AWAKEN TO THE POSSIBILITIES. GET UNSTUCK. REACH YOUR GOALS.
Join me in a thought-provoking and creative process to maximize your personal and professional potential as together we unlock untapped sources of imagination, productivity, and leadership.
Join me in a thought-provoking and creative process to maximize your personal and professional potential as together we unlock untapped sources of imagination, productivity, and leadership.
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LET A SEASONED, PROFESSIONAL WRITER MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER.
Writing is hard. Let me make your life easier. My extensive experience and diverse skill set can make your ideas shine. Clips are available upon request.
Writing is hard. Let me make your life easier. My extensive experience and diverse skill set can make your ideas shine. Clips are available upon request.
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I’d love to hear from you!