I have been working with individuals and organizations, coaching, consulting and mentoring in one form or another for the majority of my life. Prior to deciding to start my own coaching business, I worked in healthcare, providing coaching, training and  workshops for health professionals, mainly physicians and nursing staff, in the areas of communication and interpersonal skills, with the goal of improving the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Prior to that, I was a Lifestyle Coach in the Native American community, helping people move towards a healthier future; physically, mentally and spiritually, with an emphasis on disease prevention and disease management. In addition, I worked in education for almost ten years, providing coaching and training for teachers, parents, service providers and group home staff, etc. in many areas such as classroom management, de-escalation techniques and team building.