My career began 20 years ago in Los Angeles, CA where I worked as a marketing and business development professional for international law and accounting firms. My main role was coaching executives to build their leadership skills. Relationship building, critical thinking, decision making, and learning to adapt were all part of the strategy. Individuals I worked with were often promoted within six to twelve months because they began to secure new business for the firm and became recognized by upper management as leaders.

After years of working with lawyers and CPAs who had graduated from some of the top universities in the country, I witnessed first-hand how soft skills and confidence played a role in a person’s ability to climb the corporate ladder. That’s why I decided to start Rise Leadership, Life Skills for Success. I want to you to become a leader before you enter the workforce. Research indicates that confident students are more likely to take academic risks and achieve better results.

My coaching offers personalized plans so I’ll meet you where you are—tailoring goals, exercises, and feedback to strengths, values, and ambitions. I’ll help you turn self-doubt into decisive action. Together, we will sharpen your presentation skills and strengthen your ability to lead groups. When it comes to communication skills, you will learn respectful persuasion, active listening, and clear expression. These are abilities that teachers notice and that colleges and employers value.