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 around people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
My life and work experience is rich and varied.
In addition to my work as a journalist, coach and speaker, I've also enjoyed working in a variety of other 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.
In 2015 I published my first book, “Life Salsa: Life Lessons from the Dance Floor”, which is available on Amazon.
I'm also an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach.
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.
Education/Training:
- A Course in Miracles (2019 ongoing)
- Associate Certified Coach Credential - International Coaching Federation (2021)
- Mental Health First Aid - Update (2021)
- 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)
- 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)
