I grew up on a ranch in Montana and always wanted a “Big Girl Job” where I could travel. My dreams did come true! But after working both in the trenches and in leadership in corporate America for large organizations for 25 years, I started hearing a narrative in my head:

I feel safety in being part of a team. Benefits and salaries matter more than my happiness at work. I don’t fit into this culture, but that’s okay, I can do this.

This narrative started shielding me from being able to expand both personally and professionally. I told myself I would slog through the madness of my corporate C-Suite job but, as luck would have it, the decision was made for me:

I was downsized.

Yeah, it hurt at first. But then I realized the freedom I’d been given. Freedom to make my own decisions. Freedom to be in charge of my own schedule. Freedom to be creative in my thoughts. Freedom to pursue my natural gifts and skills in helping others solve complex problems. Freedom to let my unique scars and stripes show. Freedom to be passionate about my story and the path I have taken to land here today. I knew it was time to change my landscape. So I started digging deep to realize HOW I wanted to spend my time and WHO I wanted to spend it with.

Through reflection, perseverance, and a newfound tribe of supporters, I began showing up differently. Authentically. And in this brilliant unfolding, I learned how to honor my past while moving courageously into all of my todays. Today, my life and work are centered around my core values:

Flexibility, variety, adventure, authenticity, joy, balance and a HUGE focus on my health. (If you are interested in learning more about my health journey, check out my blog - The Mercury Cowgirl.)

I’m here to help you do the same thing I did—whether it’s within your current career, your current team, you’re searching for possibilities, needing to raise money, need to host a kick a*s retreat, or beyond. I’ve learned it’s foundational and necessary to enjoy what you do, and to find a love for how you move through the world… with a solid sense of direction, purpose, and fulfillment.