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You’ve built something remarkable.

The next phase requires new ways of thinking, leading, and working together.

Whether your company is scaling quickly, stuck in interpersonal friction, or preparing for a major transition, this is where I come in.

I partner with CEOs and C-suite leaders who are ready to deepen their leadership, align their teams, and drive smart, human-centered growth.

Solutions

  • I coach and advise high-growth leadership teams on how to navigate the “awkward teenage years” of organizational development—developing the communication, decision-making, and talent development practices that turn growing pains into strategic advantage. Learn more about my approach here.

  • Build a clear path for growth, sustainability, and internal talent development across your leadership pipeline. Learn more about how I collaborate with leadership teams here.

  • High-impact, custom experiences that shift mindsets, deepen trust, and drive clarity—rooted in your business goals.

  • Step-in leadership (e.g. Fractional Head of Talent or COO) for companies in transition or scaling fast. Learn more about how I work with organizations here.

  • I share grounded, human-centered perspectives to audiences ready to think differently about growth, change, and relational impact.

Who I Work With

My clients are growth-oriented companies and bold leaders—from start-ups to pre-IPO to public companies—who care deeply about both business outcomes and the strategies that drive them.

Most are:

  • CEOs, Chiefs of People or Talent, and other executive leaders

  • Leading mission-driven or human-centered organizations

  • Experiencing fast growth, strategic transitions, or internal leadership shifts

  • Looking for a trusted, seasoned partner to help them grow

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Why Work With Me

With 20+ years across consumer tech, higher education, CPG, and professional services, I’ve lived the realities of C-suite leadership.

I’ve built teams from scratch, led during major pivots, and advised at the intersection of people and performance.

Pivotal experiences:

  • Executive roles at Strava, Boston Beer, AOLTW, Tuck School of Business

  • EdD in Leadership & Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt (Peabody)

  • MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

  • Founder of Connection 101, focused on human connection in business

What do clients say most often?

I bring infectious energy and strategic clarity, asking the hard questions others avoid, while creating the trust needed for breakthrough insights and real progress.

How to Start

I work with a small number of clients at a time, and tailor every engagement to your specific needs and situational context. Here’s how to begin:

Step One

 Schedule an Organizational Assessment.

During our initial call, I’ll learn more about your organizational strengths, challenges, and needs.

Step Two

If it’s a fit, you’ll receive an invite to work with me or a proposal based on where our conversation leads.

Step Three

You sign, we begin the work!