About me
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 around people of all ages, colours, cultures and backgrounds.
My life and work experience is rich and varied.
As a journalist, I communicated people's stories. As a life coach, I support people to change their stories. As a professional speaker, I share my stories.
I've also enjoyed working in a variety of professional roles including as an office administrator, English teacher, PR/Communications officer, media liaison officer, business mentor, event/training coordinator and vocational trainer.
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.
I've also 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, challenging myself at a dance class, sitting in a favourite cafe absorbed in a book, wandering around an art gallery, walking at the beach at sunset or on a plane flying to my next travel destination (when we're able to travel again!).
I'm a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and working towards becoming an Associate Certified Coach with the ICF.
Key Qualifications:
- Coach Leader Training Level 1 and 2 - Coach Studio (2020)
- Ten Day Vipassana Meditation Course (2019)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Upgrade (2018)
- Advanced Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT) with Russ Harris (2015/2016)
- Mental Health First Aid (2015)
- 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)
