return to the wilderness of your being
I help people who’ve mastered the art of doing remember the magic of being.
I'm here to help you come alive again—to reconnect with your body, emotions, joy, and inner wisdom so you can live and lead from your wild, wise heart.
My work blends:
• Emotional intelligence
• Somatic awareness
• Mindful presence
• Adventure + embodied joy
1:1 coaching
I'll guide you to soften overthinking, trust yourself, and lead and live from your most authentic, alive, heart-led self.
Sessions are grounded in Integral Coaching® methodology and adapted to your goals, pace, and lived experience.
workshops
These workshops aren’t just about learning—they’re designed for deep, embodied transformation. Through coaching, mindfulness, and meaningful reflection, you’ll reconnect with your inner wisdom, renew your energy, and walk away with grounded tools to create real, lasting change in your life and work.
facilitation
If your team or organization is looking to retain talent and create a culture that supports real sustainability, I offer tailored workshops and facilitation designed to support both performance and well-being. Let’s work together to make inclusion, clarity, and support part of your leadership strategy.
who i work with
• You crave freedom but feel tethered to responsibility
• You long to slow down but feel unsafe or guilty when you do
• Your intuition, heart, and joy have been muted by striving—and you're ready to come home to yourself
• You seek joy, alignment, and aliveness in every area of your life
If you’re longing for a life that feels meaningful and alive, I’d be honoured to walk with you.
WHAT I BELIEVE
• Success doesn't require self-abandonment.
• Fulfillment doesn’t come from accomplishing more—it comes from remembering who you are and what’s important to you.
• Joy is not something to earn—it’s something to reclaim.
• When we live from the heart, everything changes: work, relationships, leadership, and our sense of belonging.
don't wait, start your journey now!
my book is now published & available!
Grit and achievement shape how many of us define our worth, yet constant striving often leaves us overwhelmed and wondering why success doesn’t feel fulfilling.
Free to Flourish invites you to redefine success as harmony with your values, joy, and well-being.
Drawing on my shift from high-performing lawyer to coach, this guidebook helps you move from the exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected to flourishing by nurturing both accomplishment and inner joy. With 52 reflective worksheets and practical practices, it offers a compassionate, yearlong roadmap to move from surviving to truly thriving.
case study
From Exhaustion, Overwhelm & Burnout to Peaceful Independence & Belonging
Anna W., Vancouver, BC Focus: Trusting Her Heart and Saying Yes to Joy Before Coaching: Life as the Responsible Chameleon When Anna entered coaching, she was exhausted by a difficult work environment where she had spent years adapting herself to meet the needs and expectations of others. As the “Responsible Chameleon,” Anna had mastered the art of supporting others—often at the cost of her own joy. “I feel like I’ve abandoned myself,” she said. “I’ve given too much to the wrong people and lost sight of who I really am.” At that time, Anna was profoundly burnt out and disconnected from her own heart. She wasn’t even sure what brought her joy anymore. Though highly capable, reliable, and respected, she was internally exhausted, yearning for deeper connection, vitality, and the courage to live from her true self. The fear of “getting it wrong” kept her stuck. The Coaching Journey: Finding Joy Anna’s coaching journey centered on helping her reconnect with her heart and desires. Through self-observation and gentle exercises that prioritized joy and, she began to recognize when the Responsible Chameleon was leading and to gently choose a new way. By tuning into her feelings, trusting her wise heart, and allowing herself to be seen, Anna started rebuilding her life from the inside out—slowly, intentionally, and bravely. After Coaching: Embracing the Way of the Courageous Desert Bloom Anna’s life has blossomed in extraordinary ways. She is no longer hiding her heart behind control and composure; instead, she is living with open-heartedness, adventure, and joy. Anna has built new, supportive relationships rooted in trust and communication—relationships where she is seen and cherished for who she is. • She hiked the ancient trails of Machu Picchu. • She traveled across the world to explore Japan with her beloved. • She reconnected with nature, vitality, and a spirit of possibility she hadn’t felt in years. Anna’s once-dormant seeds have flourished. She is saying yes to herself, to adventure, and to the vibrant life she always deserved—and she is inspiring others by her example. “I’m learning that the decisions that come from my heart are ‘right,’ no matter how they turn out.” The drought is over. The desert is in bloom. Key Shifts: • From adapting to others to honouring her own joy and needs • From exhaustion to vitality, travel, and adventure • From fear to connection, trust, and love • From survival mode to flourishing romantically In Her Words: “After years of feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, I’m finally living in a way that feels true to my heart. I’m learning to trust that following what lights me up is always enough.” Anna’s story reminds us that even after long seasons of drought, with courage and care, breathtaking beauty can bloom—not just within us, but all around us.
Did you know that your employee benefits might cover coaching?
Many plans reimburse services under health spending or personal development accounts. Some employers also offer professional and leadership development funds. Coaching isn’t just a personal investment—it can strengthen clarity, confidence, leadership, and long-term sustainability, which benefits both you and your organization. It’s worth checking with your HR or benefits provider—you might have access to support that can help you move forward with greater purpose and balance.