I help people in difficult situations they didn’t choose — but have to navigate.
When conversations matter and things feel tense, stuck, or unclear, situational clarity can restore agency and open new pathways forward.
The moment you’re in
You might be thinking about a conversation where how you show up really matters.
Or replaying one that didn’t land and noticing that familiar tightening — again.
Often, it’s not a lack of effort, care, or competence. It’s that the usual ways of pushing through, explaining better, or waiting it out aren’t working anymore.
This is where slowing down — without disengaging — can make a real difference.
Situations may include
Preparing for — or learning from — a consequential conversation
There’s a conversation coming up that matters, or one that already happened and left you unsettled.
It might be with a partner, colleague, manager, teammate, or co-parent.
You want to enter the conversation more grounded, understand what actually happened, and leave with greater agency — not just relief.
Conversations that tighten or shift in the moment
A meeting tightens.
A comment starts landing differently.
The tone shifts, and your options narrow.
You want to recognize what’s happening as it’s happening — and respond in a way that keeps you aligned, present, and resourced.
Navigating ongoing change or stuck dynamics
It’s not just one moment — it’s the pattern.
A team navigating ongoing change and resistance.
A relationship that keeps circling the same tension.
A situation where you keep adapting, but nothing really shifts.
You want to change how you’re engaging with the situation so new movement becomes possible — with more agency, clarity, and choice.
I can support you in doing that.
How we work together
Sessions are one-on-one and focused on the specific situation you’re navigating.
The work is structured, but responsive — oriented around what’s actually happening rather than following a preset sequence.
Depending on the situation, I may draw on tools, assessments, or practical lenses to support clarity and decision-making.
People typically work with me for a small set of sessions, with the aim of increasing agency and creating movement you can carry forward on your own.
What this is — and is not
This is:
- support for real, life-impacting situations
- work that increases agency and available options
- grounded, immediately applicable clarity
This is not:
- therapy
- advice-giving
- fixing other people
About me
I’m a certified Zen Leadership coach and instructor with the Institute of Zen Leadership, and the founder of Mindset Dojo, a self-inquiry and presence-based practice community.
My experience spans decades in business and technology, working in complex environments and periods of change, alongside lived experience navigating leadership, teams, and co-parenting.
What people have said
Business & Technology Leaders navigating complexity and change
- “Brought clarity, inspiration, and light.”
- “An exceptional listener who brings ideas together and shapes them into a solid structure.”
- “Helped me think more deeply about what actually mattered.”
Professionals in high-stakes or difficult conversations
- “Raised conversations to a higher form.”
- “Able to affect conversations and alter their course for the better.”
- “Helped me navigate nuanced and difficult conversations more skillfully.”
Co-parents and professionals navigating ongoing relational tension
- “Navigated situations with calm and wisdom, even during conflict.”
- “Diffused tension and changed the tone of conversations.”
- “What felt stuck became workable.”
Connect
If you’re in a difficult situation and want more clarity, agency, and options, you’re welcome to connect.