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Hello

I’m a community builder, educator, group facilitator, and expert in the art of navigating difficult transitions. 

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After my life fell apart six years ago, I dove into the research to help me understand the skills and mindsets needed to thrive amid major life transitions. This led me on a fascinating journey through cutting edge neuroscience and modern therapeutic practices to depth psychology and ancient healing modalities.

 

I returned to graduate school so I might help others not have to go through what I went through in order to feel better. 
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To this end, I created a flexible framework for my coaching and facilitation that applies individual and cultural differences to support clients.

 

Whether you're an adult managing your own transitions; or one who is caring for young people who are heading into adolescence/adulthood; or a business leader who is guiding a team, I welcome the opportunity to connect and see how I might be able to support you through the murky and uncertain waters. 

Programs, speaking and publications

Programs 

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I have facilitated cohorts for TED Courses including: 

  • Major life transitions (with Bruce Feiler) 

  • Career changes (with Manoush Zomorodi) 

  • Embracing adulthood (with Julia Lythcott-Haines) 

  • Navigating difficult conversations (with Dylan Marron)  

  • Nurturing your imagination (with Charli-Jane Anders and Wanuri Kahiu)

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Other virtual + in-person cohorts

  • Now What?! Navigating Life Transitions Without a Map 

  • The Heartful Badass: Embodying the Empress Archetype 

  • The Space Between: A Creative Retreat for Finding Your Way Forward
     

​Speaking 

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In addition to numerous consulting projects including Pine Cobble School (Williamstown, MA),  Park Day School (Oakland, CA), TRAILS Carolina, and the Institute for the Future, I have presented keynotes and workshops at conferences including The Association of Experiential Educators,  The Connected Learning Summit, The Hero Round Table, Learning and the Brain, Wisdom 2.0, World Maker Faire, EduCon, and SXSW EDU.  

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Publications 

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I've been a featured guest on Slate.com's "Care and Feeding" podcast, as well as Shame Pinata.  In addition to my Substack, I have published articles on Better Humans, Edutopia, the Greater Good Science Center, and Education.com.

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