New Zealander turned Wisconsinite. Reinventor across three continents and industries, most recently leaving academia after 19 years to train as an ICF-certified coach. Certified as a Master Certified Coach with the ICF Feb 2026.

Has coached 1k+ leaders on their communications across 9k sessions. Most land their dream jobs, build their venture, or write their book, all with new confidence.

Former reporter for the Economist, FT, Guardian, NPR, and Engineering News-Record, and Wired. Former professor of biz comm & journalism, most recently with UNC Chapel Hill.

Has interviewed the Property Brothers, Hector Garcia, and the Dalai Lama. Brings those interviewing skills to her writings and clients.

Berkeley grad. Podcaster. Substack writer and memoirist. Former resident of Tokyo, Japan and San Francisco, Ca. Harvard Mum whose immigrant dreams went beyond what felt possible.

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