I’m a communication nerd – I admit it. I love talking to people, and I love talking about talking to people.
It’s my life. It’s exhilarating when a student or participant experiences that “lightbulb moment.” I get an endorphin rush when I hear laughter and see teams coming together during my workshops. The insights that happen during 1:1 coaching fill my cup.
I’ve been a student of empathic communication and Motivational Interviewing my entire career at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. I’ve been privileged to study with the greats! (see my pedigree below). I’ve learned leadership by walking the talk. When I think of a best day – a day filled with peak moments – it would be a day spent teaching what I love.
My creds:
- A past director and initial program designer of both the Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Training & Certification Program and Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training & Certification Program
- An internationally recognized educator and trainer with over 20 years of experience in developing the interpersonal communication competencies of health and wellness programs and professionals.
- Member of the original team that completed the job task analysis for health & wellness coaches, developed the competencies and guidelines for training and certification, and created the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).
- Fifteen-year career as a Mayo Clinic Tobacco Treatment Specialist
- M.A. – Counseling and Psychological Services
- Certified Wellness Coach by Mayo Clinic and a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
- Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner
- A member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), trained by Dr. William Miller and Dr. Theresa Moyers
I’ve partnered with departments of public health, large and small hospital systems, and wellness organizations to provide group training and individual mentorship to professionals wanting to increase their interpersonal effectiveness and ability to lead and effect change. My approach is to highly customize client experiences in order that the workshops and coaching conversations lead to key insights that can transform the way you approach conversations in your work and even your personal life.
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