About Me

Beyond the Script: Finding Authentic Alignment in Life and Leadership

From Scripted Success to Unscripted Truth

Some transformations aren't chosen; they're ignited when the structures you built your life on begin to crack. For me, that meant walking away from the faith that defined my identity, navigating the end of a marriage built on old scripts, and facing the terrifying freedom of the unknown. It wasn't a single leap, but a stubborn, often slow, refusal to stay stuck: a commitment to keep moving, keep learning, and rebuild authentically, even when everything felt like it was falling apart.

Wrestling with Expectation

One of the first real signs something was off emerged during my 2-year religious mission. I was supposed to feel fulfilled and connected, doing 'the right thing.' Instead, I felt lost, and empty. I loved the people and the service, but a fundamental piece was missing. Like many, I pushed the doubts down, telling myself doubt was the enemy of faith.

Years later, internal conflict slowly started to develop. Weeks after my wedding, I found myself lying on the floor, asking, 'What the hell have I done getting married?' (I was only 23 at the time) It wasn't about her but the life I had built and the script I was still following. The disconnect was agonizing.

Then the unveiling began: cracks appeared in my belief system as I witnessed mistreatment and cover-ups. A veil lifted, and I couldn't unsee the reality. Leaving the faith I grew up in, the one that defined so much of my identity, was the hardest thing I'd ever done. It felt like jumping off a cliff, a figurative and spiritual death. The divorce that followed was the final, undeniable call to a new life: terrifying, exhilarating, completely unknown. As someone who's navigated profound personal and professional pivots, I serve as a guide for those ready to shed old scripts and embrace authentic ways of living and leading.

Even then, part of me clung to the old script. It was familiar, safe, despite the suffocation. The weight of expectations, fear of judgment, the shame of 'failure': it was heavy. I felt like I was letting everyone down, that maybe I was broken.

Rebuilding from the Rubble

But the pain became my catalyst. I knew I couldn't go back. Thankfully, I found a skilled therapist who was a lifesaver. She guided me from feeling utterly lost to finding solid ground and stability. She created a safe space to explore, question, and feel without judgment. Alongside therapy, I dove into books on personal growth, spirituality, purpose. Early morning journaling became my lifeline, untangling the chaos in my head, connecting me to my intuition. And crucially, I found a true friend who saw me, not the role. That support was invaluable.

A turning point came unexpectedly. A trusted mentor invited me to a plant medicine ceremony. Knowing nothing about it, but trusting him, I said yes. That single week felt like ten years of therapy. It showed me the patterns, beliefs, and stories I'd unconsciously accepted. I saw my part in how things unfolded, including the end of my marriage, and gained clarity on how to show up more fully for myself. I started living the lessons.

Resilience Through Challenge

Just as I felt I was finding my footing, connecting with my purpose, rebuilding authentically, the world shut down. Quarantines. Lockdowns. Then, severe COVID shattered me physically. It decimated the strength and endurance I prized, crumbling my physical self-image and demanding deep rest just to function.

Once again, I had to go deep, seeking understanding and healing. I overhauled my diet, explored ozone therapy: things helped. Slowly, painstakingly, I began regaining strength.

The Path to Alignment: My Guiding Purpose

This whole journey, the deconstruction, the rebuilding, the confronting of internal scripts and external challenges, wasn't about a lightning bolt moment. It was a slow, steady return to myself. I learned to trust my intuition, define success on my own terms, prioritizing inner alignment and fulfillment over external validation or traditional benchmarks, and embrace the freedom to explore, create, connect, and simply be. I guide people through the complexities of transformation, whether personal or organizational, turning challenging crossroads into pathways for authentic growth and renewed direction.

My Approach: Integrating Inner Work with Outer Action

And this path, integrating internal truth with external action, finding alignment amidst complexity, is exactly what informs my work today in both technology consulting and personal development coaching. Whether optimizing your business or recalibrating your inner compass, I provide the framework and support to move from feeling stuck or misaligned to operating with clarity, purpose, and impact.

For Your Business: Strategic Technology Leadership

Whether in a high-growth tech companies preparing for scale or exit or an established company looking to optimize, I focus on maximizing operational efficiency and engineering culture. My approach integrates technical excellence with organizational health: optimizing delivery velocity, establishing quality metrics, and cultivating high-performing engineering cultures. Drawing from my experience in personal transformation and leading high performing tech teams, I partner with leadership teams to address both systemic challenges and human dynamics, implementing data-driven processes while nurturing psychological safety and authentic team engagement. This balanced approach creates sustainable growth patterns that reduce technical debt while increasing team capacity and market responsiveness. The result is measurable: enhanced productivity, reduced burnout, higher retention rates, and stronger team cohesion, all contributing to a resilient engineering organization ready for scale.

For Your Self: Coaching for Authentic Alignment

Grounded in the belief that you are already whole, my approach champions curiosity over judgment and the courage to embrace vulnerability as the essential keys to unlocking authentic growth. The journey starts with curiosity: understanding yourself and your patterns. From there, I support you in getting clear on who you are, where you want to go, and the crucial 'why' driving you. We navigate the path to rediscovering purpose, enhancing leadership impact, and making decisions aligned with your core values. The goal is not just clarity, but building the capacity and resilience to confidently take those exciting, sometimes daunting, steps towards a more authentic life. My work integrates proven tools and techniques, including powerful mindset shifts and breathwork, all aimed at helping you gain profound clarity, renewed energy, and embody the authentic alignment you seek.

Your Guide Through Uncertainty

I've walked the path of feeling trapped by external expectations and the path of breaking free to live an authentic, aligned life, navigating the very complexities many of my clients face. I know the territory intimately: the fear, the uncertainty, and the incredible liberation on the other side. Sharing this journey is the foundation of the trust and rapport essential for true transformation.

Let's Connect & Grow

Whether you're looking to optimize your business systems or rediscover your own inner compass, the journey starts with a conversation.

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