Inspired by the Moments That
Change Us
Some of life's most important moments do not arrive with certainty. They arrive as questions. A growing feeling that something is no longer aligned. These moments can feel uncomfortable, but they are often where transformation begins.
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The word Metanoia describes a profound shift in perspective, a change in how we see ourselves, our experiences, and what is possible.
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This work was created for those moments. For people seeking the space to pause, reflect, hear themselves clearly, and move forward on their own terms.
A Career Rooted in Human Growth
Long before becoming a coach, I was curious about people—our identities, where we find belonging, how we make meaning, and what helps us thrive.
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My professional journey began as a cross-cultural educator and facilitator, creating spaces for learning, dialogue, and connection across differences. Through that work, I helped individuals and groups navigate questions of identity, communication, and belonging, which eventually led me into inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging work and later into leadership development and organizational culture.
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Across each chapter of my career, I noticed a common thread:Â People rarely struggle because they lack capability.
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More often, they are navigating complexity—balancing competing expectations, making sense of change, or trying to reconcile different parts of themselves and their experiences. That realization ultimately led me to coaching.
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Today, I partner with individuals navigating transition, uncertainty, and growth, creating space for deeper self-understanding, meaningful reflection, and thoughtful movement toward what comes next.
I grew up bilingual and bicultural, between two families with very different histories. That meant learning early that the same room can mean different things to different people in it.
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I've made homes in Cologne, Thessaloniki, Chicago, Dallas, and Houston, and I had the opportunity to teach in the Netherlands as well. Each move meant reading a new set of unspoken rules.
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What all of it taught me is that people carry things they can't quite name. Culture, family, language, the places that formed you. That material is usually present in the room even when it isn't the subject of the conversation.
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That's what I listen for. Not to analyze it, but so that what you're working through gets understood in full.
Between Worlds
Education & Credentials
ACC Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
MS, Leadership and Organizational Development, UT Dallas
MA, Social Sciences, The University of Chicago
BA, History, minor in Women's Studies, The University of Houston
Experience
Executive & Career Coach, Metanoia
Organizational Culture, Inclusion & Accessibility, Mission-Driven Organizations
Facilitator & Lecturer, European Universities
Leadership & Staff Development, Private Sector Clients
Connect With Me
Follow my journey on LinkedIn or reach out directly to schedule a discovery call. Let's explore your path to clarity and confidence together.