What got me here 

 

My Journey

Before founding In Focus Leadership, I spent 12 years as a principal and business director at Toffler Associates, a globally respected strategy consulting firm founded by futurists Alvin and Heidi Toffler. There, I guided leaders in business, government, and nonprofits to navigate complex environments and shape their futures. I also played a key role in the firm’s growth, mentoring new consultants in delivering exceptional client service and embodying the firm’s values.

Earlier in my career, I led a human resources consulting firm, providing coaching, training, and expertise on issues like leadership development, diversity, and inclusion. Before that, I served as assistant provost for human resource development at The American University.

When I’m not coaching or staying on top of the latest in leadership and wellness, you’ll find me playing bluegrass mandolin and guitar, singing, or exploring the endless wonders of our world.

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Experience

  • In Focus Leadership LLC, founder

  • Toffler Associates, principal, business director

  • Kirk Consulting, founder

  • The American University, assistant provost for human resource development and other positions

Education and Credentials

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC, ICF International Coach Federation)

  • Certified Professional Coach (CPC, iPEC)

  • Energy Level Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP, iPEC)

  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, SHRM)

  • Member, International Coach Federation

  • Executive Development Program, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

  • Master's in Public Administration, The Ohio State University

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, The Ohio State University

  • Lead author: Creating the Future of the Defense Intelligence Agency

  • Lead author: Beyond the Crisis: Korea in the 21st Century

  • Lead author: Guarding Our Future: Protecting Our Nation's Infrastructure

Selected Clients

  • BDO Corporation, partner

  • Business Software Alliance, president and CEO

  • The Comptroller General of the United States

  • Discover Bank

  • District of Columbia Department of the Environment

  • Federal Reserve Board

  • FINCA International, president and CEO

  • GlaxoSmithKline, assistant general counsel

  • McDonald’s Corporation

  • MITRE Corporation

  • National Futures Association

  • Republic of South Korea, president

  • Treliant Risk Advisors

  • Trillium Beverages Pvt Ltd, founder & CEO

  • Underwriters Laboratories

  • US Department of Defense, senior executives

  • US Department of Homeland Security, undersecretary

  • US Environmental Protection Agency

  • US Food and Drug Administration

  • Zebra Technologies

  • Zocdoc, chief information security officer