After more than 27 years in corporate sales and leadership, I decided to take the leap in 2024 and become my own boss.

Exciting? Absolutely.

Terrifying? Also absolutely.

I continue to pinch myself at how lucky I am to have found what I truly love to do.

I've always been fascinated by people and their behaviors. Curious by nature, I was the kid who was always asking why. I'm fascinated by why people do the things they do. What they don't do is equally fascinating—and often just as understandable.

I've seen firsthand how self-awareness can completely change the trajectory of a career, business, or life in my clients...and how it's changed mine too.

One of my favorite parts of being a coach is helping people discover their strengths and what makes them unique. Ironically, recognizing strengths—in people and businesses—is one of my top strengths. There's something incredibly rewarding about helping someone recognize a talent they may have overlooked, been told they didn't have, or buried so deep they stopped believing it was there.

Once we discover it, my next favorite part is helping refine it, stretch it, and put it to work.

I also know that life rarely goes according to plan. One of my other strengths is adaptability. I actually enjoy the occasional detour, knowing it often leads somewhere unexpected. To me, meaningful conversations are far more rewarding than anything superficial. As the saying goes, I'd rather have four quarters than one hundred pennies.

I'm fascinated by anything science-related—yes, I would go to Mars if given the chance. I'm always inspired by what's possible and genuinely enjoy dreaming about the future.

I have another passion—wine. I'm the Co-Founder of Stellar Ridge Vineyard, a small, family-run winery where we do all the farming, cellar work, and sales of our Rhône-style wines.

I also have a passion for great food, am husband to the love of my life, dad to a wonderful daughter, dog lover, cat lover (equally!), and occasional Halloween costume overachiever. I'm also ambidextrous, which always seems to impress people because they think it's some sorcery.

As of this writing, my values include independence, creativity, ethics, intelligence, and altruism. Values do change over time, and I recommend revisiting them during key moments in life. Understanding my values has always served me well because it helps explain why some people, opportunities, and situations feel like a perfect fit while others never quite click.

A few principles guide both my work and life:

• Most people want to succeed.
• Trust is earned.
• Luck is where hard work meets opportunity.
• You can control two things: your attitude and your effort.
• Developing your natural strengths is often the fastest path to growth.

And perhaps my favorite reminder:

Strive to become the person your dog thinks you are.

If you're looking for someone who will challenge your thinking, celebrate your wins, help you identify your strengths, and always look for possibilities, I'd love to connect.