In my Irish Catholic family of nine siblings, dinner table debates were a contact sport. As the oldest girl in the middle of six brothers, I learned that the key to being heard wasn't just speaking up—it was crafting a story compelling enough to cut through the chaos. This early lesson in the power of strategic communication became the foundation of my career, contributing to brand strategy for giants like Microsoft and Starbucks, where we transformed corporate narratives into cultural movements.

But after a decade of crafting stories for billion-dollar brands, I confronted an uncomfortable truth: I had mastered the art of telling other people's stories while losing the thread of my own. The same skills that helped me thrive in boardrooms—deep listening, pattern recognition, narrative craft—were calling me toward a different path: helping others find and voice their own truths.

This realization led me to an unexpected place: Zen Buddhism. In the silence of meditation halls, I discovered that powerful storytelling isn't just about crafting perfect narratives—it's about honoring the messy, unfinished stories that make us human. Over the past 15 years, I've woven together these seemingly contradictory threads: the art of strategic communications and the profound simplicity of Zen practice.

What emerged is a holistic approach to personal and professional transformation. As both a communications strategist and life coach, I help people navigate not just how they tell their story, but how they live it. Whether I'm working with entrepreneurs, artists, or leaders, I guide them through the deeper work of self-discovery while helping them articulate their vision with clarity and power.

My work goes beyond traditional communication strategy or personal branding. It's about helping you:

• Uncover and transform limiting narratives that hold you back

• Align your inner truth with your outer expression

• Design a life and career that reflects your deepest values

• Develop authentic leadership presence that inspires others

• Craft compelling stories that move people to action

My approach combines Madison Avenue storytelling techniques, ancient Zen wisdom, and evidence-based coaching methodologies. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs, and communication workshops, I create safe spaces for deep personal exploration while providing practical tools for powerful self-expression.

I believe we are all tiny, temporary specks in the universe—and also immensely powerful beings capable of much more than we think. Clear communication, with ourselves and others, isn’t just an act of survival; it’s a powerful act of creation. It’s how we shape the world we want to live in, one story at a time.