On a mission to make the world more courageous

The stakes are personal for me

I’ve always been ambitious and achievement-oriented (I’m an Enneagram 3 and an ENTJ, if that resonates). Since I was little, I was good at solving problems and working to a high standard.

I took pride in all I could accomplish, which seemed to unlock everything I wanted: a rewarding career, a wonderful family, and a home in a beautiful part of the country. I honestly felt like I had it all.

But at some point, achievement alone wasn’t enough.

I found myself stuck on an escalating career path I no longer wanted, trying to maintain perfection in all areas of my life—something that was becoming impossible. After a year of trying to “fix” things with my usual tools, nothing seemed to work.

Then, in a stroke of good fortune, I laid myself off and took a sabbatical. That time off, combined with good books and coaching, reconnected me with my own sense of purpose and magic.

That purpose became a fresh source of fuel and direction. It helped me clarify the impact I wanted to make and the person I needed to become to make it happen. It also gave me the conviction to start my own mission-driven business.

I’m definitely more present and joyful than I’ve been in a while, but it’s not just a feel-good story. It’s also made me more ambitious than ever.

That’s what I want for others, too. I'm dedicated to helping people operate with purpose—without compromising their ambition