The stakes are personal for me

Becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t part of my original plan.

I had been steadily climbing the corporate ladder, aiming for a VP position after progressing from General Manager to Sr. Director.

But gradually—and then suddenly—corporate life no longer resonated with me. I made the decision to lay myself off, took a sabbatical, and reevaluated my path with fresh eyes.

Through deep reflection, I discovered my desire to create something of my own. I enrolled in coach training and began envisioning my own business.

Getting in my own way

Despite holding an MBA from a top university and excelling in high-level leadership roles, doubts about my venture plagued me:

• Could I achieve success?

• Would I find fulfillment in this work?

• Would others view me as impractical?

• Who was I to believe I could inspire others?

These questions kept me stagnant and hesitant.

I fell into a trap many entrepreneurs fall into: seeking answers outside themselves. Believing that more knowledge, more networking, or more research will resolve these questions.

Doing the inner work to succeed

Years of schooling and corporate life had taught me to silence myself—holding back my voice, deferring to others' wisdom, and prioritizing productivity over my own well-being.

I had fully discounted the power of my own purpose, voice, presence, wisdom, and creativity.

So I hired an incredible coach who helped me develop these things.

I learned to trust myself more fully.

I learned to work through fear and uncertainty.

I learned how to operate my business from the inside out.

And as I continue to hone these skills, I’ve learned that these inner resources are my greatest leverage. They’re my greatest source of fuel, clarity, and confidence.

These are the skills I'm eager to help others develop, enabling them to create the business and life they desire, free from feeling trapped or stalled in their journey.