Why Me?

There are many forms of leadership training and development today. 
When I am asked, "Why should I choose a Leadership Sherpa^SM Coach?"

My response is:

• You will be working with a business savvy strategic thinker who understands the nuances of corporations, the barriers, and the successes you can have. 

• I’ll listen to you, be completely honest with you, and be your biggest supporter. 

• You will have the freedom to explore and yet still keep focused on reaching your next peak.

• You have a partner.  I go where you want to go and at times will encourage you to go farther. 

• I am trained as a coach from one of the oldest and well-respected training institutions available, Coach University.

• Ultimately, I will encourage you to be the very best, most effective, leader you can be and it will be up to you to take hold and climb to your highest peak!

Credentials & Background

Education

• Coach University - Core Essentials & Coach Training Program Graduate

• SPHR Certification

• M.S.H.R.I.R., Human Resource Management

  Loyola University Chicago

• Bachelors, Speech Communication

  University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Professional Association Memberships

• International Coach Federation

• Chicago Coach Federation

• Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

  • Workplace Excellence Committee

• Empowering Women Network

• National Association of Female Executives

• Society for Human Resource Management

• Society of Human Resource Professionals

  • Board of Directors - Professional Education Co-chair, 2006

  • Board of Directors - Past-President, 2005

  • Board of Directors - President, 2004

  • Board of Directors - Vice President, 2003

  • Board of Directors - Web Content Chair, 2001 & 2002

Awards

• Athena International Award Nominee for Chicago, 2005

• Ketchum Directory Advertising 2002 Employee of the Year

• HR Professional of the Year, SHRP Award, 2000

Select Speaking Engagements

• "Built to Last Business Relationships", Rotary International, 06/06

• "Powerful Leadership: Leading from Within", Life Moxie, Women's Economic Power Day in Chicago, 05/06

• "Tackling Tough Talks", Smith Club Networking, 08/05

• “Career Development Strategies” Panelist, DePaul University, MBA and HR Management Networking Event, 03/05

• “Process Improvement within HR”, Loyola University MBA class, 10/04 and Northwestern University MBA class, 02/05

• "Time Management for the Busy Business Leader", Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, 05/04 and 02/05

• "How to Maintain a Positive Attitude About Yourself", SHRP Transition Talk, 05/04 and National Able Network, 08/04

• "HR Tool Kit", Web Resources, SHRP Monthly Program, 07/04

• “Technology’s Effect on Work and Life”, Corporate Relocation Council, 06/02

• “Leadership, Development, and HR”, De Paul University MBA class, 5/02

• “Recruitment as a Brand Marketing Tool”, De Paul University Undergraduate class, 4/02

• “HR Tool Kit”, Web Resources, SHRP Monthly Program, 06/01

Community Involvement

• Athena PowerLink Advisor through Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurial Center 2004-2005

• St. Vincent DePaul Church Cantor 2005

• Mayor Daley’s Summer Youth Corporate Initiative Job Readiness Training Program – Registration 2004

• Mayor Daley’s Summer Youth Corporate Initiative Job Readiness Training Program – Trainer and Facilitator 2001 & 2002