I am originally from Ireland - a heritage I am extremely proud of. As an immigrant, I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had available to me in the United States, especially my education.  I have been working with executive leadership and in personal and professional development since 2002.

 

I partner with VC firms, hyper growth technology startups and non profits to build resiliency and increase effectiveness. Together we identify unique strengths and value. We also lean into counter-productive patterns and processes that undermine leadership and organizational health. Common organizational themes include: Decision-making rights, Accountability, Unconscious bias, Equity, Trust and Safety, Empowerment and Cultures of Silence. In our work together, the process is the product.

I work with team dynamics and in 1:1 Executive coaching sessions to define goals, foundational areas of strength, identify skills / experience gaps and take action steps that ultimately lead to transformation. Common individual coaching themes include: Leadership, "Voice", Confidence, Unconscious bias, Communication, Conflict resolution, Delegation, Ability to drive stakeholder alignment and more.  I am a confidential thought, accountability, and growth partner. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals who have typically been underrepresented in leadership positions and with organizations that are fundamentally committed to integrity, transformation, transparency, and difference.

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With a background and education in International Development, Psychology, and Coaching, I bring years of experience focused on how, when, and why we change both as individuals and as organizations. I have been a Partner for almost 2 decades in 2 well regarded Silicon Valley executive search firms where I recruited top 2% leadership to C-level and VP level roles for disruptive technology companies.

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I have a Master’s degree and am a Ph.D. abd in International Relations with a focus on Women and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa and a Master’s degree in Psychology. I am a graduate of California Institute of Integral Studies, University of South Carolina, Columbia, and Furman University where I was awarded Phi Beta Kappa. In addition, I immersed myself in 3 years of advanced training in trauma from the Institute of Somatic Experiencing to better understand its impact and its resolution and, I continue to study with The College of Executive Coaching. I have had a Mindfulness practice since 2004, am certified in the administration of the EQ-I and EQ-360 emotional intelligence assessment tool, and qualified to administer and trained in a number of additional Level B psychometric assessments.

 

Together, what all of this means is that I have committed my life to understanding people and partnering with them to achieve goals that positively impact their lives.