The Story Behind In The Making Coaching

Why ‘In The Making Coaching’?

I chose the name In The Making Coaching because I don't believe any of us are ever finished growing.

Whether you're building your career, becoming a stronger leader, or helping your team thrive, there's always another opportunity to pause, reflect, and ask:

• Who am I?

• What's most important to me?

• What's next?

I don't believe there's a finish line when it comes to personal or professional growth. We all have opportunities to better understand ourselves, develop our natural talents into strengths, and become more intentional about how we use them.

That's what "In The Making" means to me.

It's the belief that growth isn't about becoming someone else—it's about becoming more of who you already are.

Every coaching conversation begins there.

My Story

For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to discover something meaningful that could make a positive difference in the world.

When I was younger, I thought that discovery would take me to Egypt. I dreamed of becoming an Egyptologist, learned to read hieroglyphics, and even started college planning to study archaeology. But life had other plans. As my path changed, I realized I wasn't as fascinated by ancient civilizations as much as I was by everyday people.

Looking back, I realize my purpose never really changed—only the way I lived it out did.

Instead of uncovering hidden treasures buried beneath the sand, I now have the privilege of helping people discover what's already great within them. After more than a decade working in career development, education, and coaching, I've come to believe that every person already has incredible potential. Sometimes they just need someone to help them discover their strengths—and learn how to intentionally apply them to help them make progress toward their goals.

There's nothing more rewarding than watching someone recognize strengths they hadn't fully appreciated, gain confidence in who they are, and realize they're more capable than they ever imagined.

Because when people discover what's already great within themselves, the impact doesn't stop with them. They carry that confidence into their careers, leadership, teams, families, and communities. This is the ripple effect that inspires me every day—and why I believe your best work is still in the making.

How I Coach

Every coaching conversation begins the same way: by understanding what you naturally do best.

From there, we build on your strengths to help you gain clarity, navigate challenges, and move toward work that feels meaningful and authentic.

Through strengths-based coaching, we'll:

• Discover what you naturally do best

• Develop your talents into everyday strengths

• Apply your strengths to make confident decisions and achieve your goals

My role isn't to tell you who to become. It's to help you better understand who you already are—and use your strengths intentionally in your career.

How My Strengths Shape My Coaching

Just as I'll help you discover and intentionally use your strengths, I coach from mine.

My Top 5 CliftonStrengths shape every coaching conversation—from how I listen and ask questions to how I help you gain clarity, navigate decisions, and move forward with confidence.

My Top 5 CliftonStrengths

Communication Strength

I help you put your thoughts into words and make sense of what you’re thinking.

Through conversation, reflection, and thoughtful questions, I reflect back what I’m hearing and help you express your ideas with greater clarity—so you leave our sessions feeling more energized and confident in your direction.

WOO (Winning Others Over) Strength

I create a space where you’ll feel comfortable being yourself from the very first conversation.

Because I break the ice and build trust quickly, it becomes easy for us to have the open, honest conversations necessary to understand where you are and where you want to go in your career.

Individualization Strength

I instinctively pick up on what makes people unique, and will see and celebrate you for the individual you are.

I don’t take a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach—instead, I intuitively customize my coaching around your specific strengths, experiences, hopes, fears, and goals. Together, we will build a professional path that honors your distinct background, skills, and identity so you can move forward in your career in a way that truly fits who you are.

Strategic Strength

I help you see possibilities and think through different paths forward when you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

By sorting through ideas, options, and information, I help you uncover patterns and opportunities you may not have considered. Together, we explore different paths so you can confidently move forward with a clear, intentional plan that aligns with what you want.

Positivity Strength

I bring an encouraging, forward-looking perspective to our work together.

Even when your career path feels uncertain, I help you focus on what’s possible, build your confidence, and move forward with a genuine sense of energy and optimism. I love helping others realize their potential, grow, and succeed. I believe life is too short to feel stuck or unfulfilled in your work, and I help you approach your career with greater clarity, momentum, and a renewed sense of direction.

What It’s Like to Work with Me

No matter where you are in your career, you’re still in the making.

My coaching style is thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on helping you gain clarity and take meaningful steps forward.

I’ll ask questions that help you reflect, challenge your assumptions, and connect the dots. Together, we’ll focus on what’s already working, what matters most to you, and how you can move forward in a way that feels aligned and intentional with who you are and where you want to go.

This isn't about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more of who you already are—and building a career that reflects it.

Experience & Credentials

My coaching philosophy is grounded in years of experience helping people navigate career growth with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

• 18+ years of experience helping students, professionals, leaders, and teams navigate career growth, leadership development, and career transitions.

• Coached hundreds of clients across a wide range of industries, supporting everyone from students launching their careers to experienced leaders guiding teams.

• Currently lead career development initiatives for a global education organization, designing career readiness programs that help thousands of college students prepare for meaningful careers.

• Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and NACE Certified Career Coach, combining evidence-based coaching with practical career development expertise.

Want to learn more about my professional experience? You can learn more about my career, certifications, and current work on LinkedIn.

Your Next Step Is In The Making

Ready to move forward? Let's start with a free 30-minute conversation.

During our conversation, we’ll:

• Clarify where you are today

• Explore where you’d like to go

• Decide whether strengths-based coaching is the right next step for you

If my approach resonates with you, I'd love to hear your story, learn about your goals, and help you think through what your next step could look like.