a professional educator, author, facilitator, speaker, and communication coach.

My work is focused on helping people develop the self-awareness and practical skills they need to become impactful communicators. I believe that skilled communication leads to meaningful connections that help us heal emotionally, bridge our ideological differences, and make space for one another's perspectives. I believe that our growing lack of connection is the deep driver of so many of the collective problems we face today, and that working together to foster more authentic connections with ourselves and with each other, despite our differences, is fundamental to finding lasting solutions.

I have first-hand experience with the transformative effects of learning and implementing the powerful communication skills I now teach. I began studying communication skills, behavioral health, and behavior modification principles as part of my work as an adult educator working in the field of criminal justice for a government agency. The things I learned also turned out to be a lifeline to me as the parent of a struggling teenager, searching desperately for answers to help me meaningfully connect with him.

As I applied the things I was learning, especially the powerful, science backed communication skills, I found not only my relationship with my son transformed, but every relationship in my life both personally and professionally also benefitted greatly, including my relationship with myself!

Now, it is my mission to pass these powerful communication tools and strategies on to others through writing, speaking, training, facilitation, and coaching. I'm committed to helping people become skilled communicators so they can thrive in their relationships, and all areas of life, and make a positive impact, one connection at a time.