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 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, 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.
Key Qualifications:
- Associate Certified Coach Credential - International Coaching Federation (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)
- 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)
