“We must be willing to give up the life we’ve planned,
so we can live the life that’s waiting for us.”–Joseph Campbell
y last day at ICON, the award-winning computer company I started shortly after college, was not about heroics, a pinnacle of success, or the kind of buyout most entrepreneurs dream about. It didn’t arrive through illness, accident, or dismissal — but by sheer self-mutiny. The self I was born to be decided to hijack the one I had created.
To move through this spontaneous revolt — also known as an awakening — I had to let go of almost everything I thought defined me, trust the voice in my head urging me to evolve, and reclaim the part of myself I feared wasn’t valuable.
Once I released what was no longer true (and perhaps never was), major shifts began to unfold. I answered a call to become a writer and discovered the gift of insight that led me to start an executive coaching firm helping leaders navigate change and lead with greater authenticity.
Twenty-five years later, I have raised three children and written three books, including The Messages, a memoir about healing and purpose, and The Invitation, an award-winning debut novel. I’ve also been fortunate to coach some of the most influential leaders in the entertainment industry at NBCUniversal, Lionsgate, DreamWorks, Disney, Amazon, Sony Pictures, and Condé Nast.
Today, my greatest joy is weaving together these experiences — entrepreneurship, motherhood, coaching, and writing — to share stories that inspire transformation, healing, and awakening to our greatest selves.