About me
As a journalist I listened to people's stories and communicated them. As a life coach I support people to explore and transform their stories. As a professional speaker I share my own stories and the life wisdom I've gained from them.
Born in Switzerland, I immigrated with my family to Australia when I was six years old. While I now call Australia home, I've also lived in Switzerland, Hungary, South Africa and Spain, visited more than 30 other countries and learnt four languages. Consequently, I enjoy being with people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
My life and work experience is rich and varied.
In addition to being a coach and speaker, I also work part time with a vocational training organisation where I have my dream job leading a dream team of highly skilled, passionate and caring Learner Support Services case managers, dedicated to empowering and helping students to complete their VET qualification and transition into further study and/or employment.
During my professional life I've also enjoyed working in a variety of other roles including office administrator, English teacher, PR/Communications officer, media liaison officer, business mentor, event/training coordinator and vocational trainer.
I'm also an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach.
I'm passionate about sharing my skills, knowledge and experience, and have enjoyed being a guest speaker at a variety of team building days, events and conferences in Australia and overseas.
In 2015 I published my first book, “Life Salsa: Life Lessons from the Dance Floor”, which is available on Amazon.
When I'm not working, you might find me meditating in the peace of the early morning, enjoying a glass of red wine with a friend, sitting in a favourite cafe absorbed in a book or walking at the beach at sunset.
I also love A Course in Miracles and have been a serious Course student since 2019.
Education/Training:
- Associate Certified Coach Credential - International Coaching Federation (2021)
- Mental Health First Aid - Update (2021)
- Coach Leader Training Level 1 and 2 - Coach Studio (2020)
- A Course in Miracles (2019 ongoing)
- Ten Day Vipassana Meditation Course (2019)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Upgrade (2018)
- Advanced Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) with Russ Harris (2015/2016)
- Diploma of Management (2012)
- Accredited in DiSC Personal Profile Systems (2006)
- Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management) (2004)
- Certificate IV in Life Coaching (2004)
- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Journalism (1984-1986)
