Home: San Francisco Bay Area and Orange County, CA. Profession: Integrated leadership development, executive coaching and personal transformation. Organization: Liminal Space LLC. Title: Executive Coach | Holistic Guide | Experience Designer | Facilitator. Significant other: Simone Conti, il mio Tesoro. Alma mater: Claremont McKenna College (B.A.); Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (M.A.). Languages spoken: English, German, Italian (Intermediate).
Recent recognition: A client telling me I’ve played a significant role in changing her life for the better. Latest accomplishment: Completing my first successful year as an entrepreneur with a growing business, largely by word of mouth and personal recommendations. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Moving to Europe at 20 years old (and staying for another 20 years). Hobbies: Yin Yoga, cooking, hosting dinner parties, watercolor, Pilates. Last book read: The Myth of Normal, by Dr. Gabor Maté. Recent unique acquisition: An Apple watch and new arm weights.
Personality profile: Courageous, intelligent, curious, open-minded, grounded, creative; Taurus Sun, Leo Moon, Libra Rising; Life path 8, Enneagram 2w3. What one word or phrase would your closest friend use to describe you? Big-hearted. Moral compass: Courage, integrity, compassion, open-mindedness. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Trust; appreciation of each other’s talents and strengths; commitment to open communication, especially when challenges arise; integrity, shared interests and values. What is your greatest fear? Death. Paradoxically, my greatest teacher and my inspiration to live life fully. What natural talent have you neglected? Singing. What is your go-to workout? Reformer Pilates and hiking in nature.
What was your first paying job? Resume writing and interview prep at my college’s career center. What book have you repeatedly read? The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle. What’s the best advice you received in your career? From my college career counsellor: you(r generation) will change not only jobs, but careers, 4 - 6 times in your lifetime. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Fiber internet and communication apps for staying in touch with loved ones all over the world. What is your go-to source of news and information? Krista Tippett’s Podcast “On Being”. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? A magical combination of music, meditation and movement.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
The importance of having a trauma-informed lens for effective leadership and understanding interpersonal (and team) dynamics.
What mega-trend most excites you? The evolution and understanding of the potential of psychedelics for healing and personal+ systemic transformation when rooted in integrity, trust, compassion, preparation and respect. What mega-trend most concerns you? Fragmentation of society and sensationalism in the news.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Thich Nhat Hanh and my dad. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? First female president of the United States. Or, a bookbinder. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Swimming in fresh turquoise water, telling people I love that I appreciate them, drinking a good glass of wine with chocolate while listening to great music, snuggling with my husband and our cats. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? Our wedding celebration in Italy with close friends and family from all over the world; a truly unique moment to have everyone together with wonderful food and scenery to boot. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? Junior high, especially with the benefit of hindsight.
Personal mission: Inspiring courageous leadership from the inside out. Favorite quote: “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite” (Nelson Mandela). Desired epitaph: She loved and was loved.
