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I have always been interested in women’s issues. While
I have earned degrees in Gender Studies and Psychology and have spent
years in my own exploration, it was my work as an esthetician for many
years that first catalyzed my desire to support women learning deeply
about ourselves. As I was helping women to look younger, shrink
pores and ease the fatigue of months, often years, of trying to achieve
perfect work-life-family balance, I began to hear a deep, intense,
mostly unspoken longing echoed in my own Soul. It was the longing
for a sense of ease, trust and love of our bodies and senses, a deep
connection to our inner source of feminine power and sensuality, a
knowing and expression of our unique gifts, creativity and purpose.
These longings became be the foundation of my present work.
 Coaching is intimate business. Stepping
into more of yourself requires a hunger for life beyond the ordinary. I
know this hunger. It requires courage to look at your dreams,
vulnerability to risk for the sake of your happiness, and trust of
yourself and the person you choice as your coach. I do not take this
lightly. At the same time I believe pleasure, fun and a good laugh are
essential to well being and growth. As a coach I bring all of me, my
depth and humor, my intuition and knowledge, and my huge love of the
human journey. My coaching is describes as wise, compassionate,
supportive, direct, and insightful.
There are certain truths I have learned on my own journey and bring to my work. When
we separate ourselves from our inner wisdom, an inner sabotaging voice
begins to dictate our life. Our physical body, emotions and intuition
are sources of intelligence. When we diminish or resist them we cut off
essential guidance. We are all creative beings. When we don't express
that we lose our individuality and the fun and spark of life. We are
spiritual beings having a unique physical experience designed to
connect us with ourselves and the Divine. Embracing and deepening our
spiritual selves is a rich journey that unfolds in each moment. Some of my education and experience:
As you can see, I love to learn! - Coaching since 1998
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach by CTI in 1999
- Coach Training Program Leader for CTI 2001-2006
The Coaches Training Institute (CTI)
is the leader in in experiential coach training and one of the leading
coach training schools in the world. As an alumni faculty of CTI, I
have extensive experience in the finer distinctions of coaching as well
as experiential learning, training and leading workshops for a wide
variety individuals and groups. - Advanced training in Organization, Relationship and Systems Coaching
I have coaches couples in areas ranging from intimacy, life planing, and sexuality to conflict management and peaceful divorce. - Degrees in Gender Studies and Psychology (B.A.) - Advanced personal and coach training in metaphysical spirituality - Extensive training in Hypnotherapy. - Sex educator training with San Francisco Sex Information
One of the longest running free hot lines for sex information in the country. - Diploma in Aromatherapy
From
the Australasian Collage of Health Sciences, which reflects a love of
holistic healing and commitment to wellness on all levels. - My creative learning
has been life long and has included training in drawing, photography,
printmaking, mixed media and fiber arts. I am most happy when I am
doing work I love and allowing my creative muse to stretch her wings. - Other work
that trained me in the complexities and humor of the human experience:
waitress (don't mess with people when they are hungry, and the amount
of the tip is not always about you!), Christmas help at Macy's (getting
that last gift before closing brings out the power of committment, and
we all want a bit of Magic in our lives!) and Tarot card reader
(fantastic training in intuition and learning that behind the social
mask, we all have tender places and we all have dreams). I love supporting women
in having more passion, sensuality and creativity in their lives. My
coaching and the purpose of Luscious Life is about empowering women to
leave behind the a good enough life and create the luscious, magical
and powerful life of their heart's desire.
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