My Journey
Small Shifts... Big Results
Small Shifts... Big Results
In June of 2000, after 20 years in the financial world, I started my coaching and consulting practice, Soundboard Consulting Group. The primary goal was to do work that would fully align with my core values of impact, respect, freedom, curiosity, collaboration and community. Over the last 24 years I have worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives, and managers at all levels to help them achieve their professional goals, live a more fulfilled life, and realize their full potential. My support has been delivered through 1x1 coaching, group leadership training and facilitation of all meeting types. I estimate that I have delivered over 35,000 hours of support to thousands of individuals through these services.
Parallel to this work, in March of 2012, I co-founded the Soundboard Angel Fund, providing seed capital to early stage companies. My partner, Jonathan Hakakian, and I launched our second fund in May of 2021, the Soundboard Venture Fund, with a number of incredibly brilliant partners and entrepreneurs. Over the years, giving back has been an important part of my journey. My donations have had a particular focus in the space of supporting global youth leadership. This year, I am about to launch, the Soundboard Impact Foundation to extend my ability to impact this important work with other “givers” in my network.
What drives me…
My core values serve as a guiding compass when critical decisions need to be made, as well as markers to define key points of success.
Freedom – Not feeling trapped or limited in any way to create new things, meet passionate people and explore the world.
Impact – If my work is not creating positive change, then why spend the precious little time I have doing it.
Respect – Will always be provided to, and expected from, all parties with whom I interact (no exceptions).
Curiosity – An open-mind is a growing mind; deep listening and learning is foundational to my life’s work.
Collaboration – Embracing all perspectives is critical to overcoming challenges and making the best decisions.
Community – Being part of a world community of heart-centered people is core to who I am.
