My Story
I was really good at "what's next?"
For most of my career, you could give me any challenge, or a problem to solve, or a team to lead, and I was all in. Eventually, that path led me to become president of a technology company, leading an incredible team through growth and change.
From the outside, it looked like success. And in many ways, it was.
Then my career took an unexpected turn.
For the first time in a long time, I had space to ask a different question. Instead of "What's next?" I asked "What kind of life do I actually want to build?"
I realized I'd spent so much time chasing the next goal that I'd quietly tied much of my identity to my career. My work was meaningful. My calendar was full. But somewhere along the way, I'd started managing my life more than I was actually living it.
I've been fascinated by something I hadn't thought much about while I was busy building my career:
Why can you have a life that looks successful on paper... and still feel like something is missing?
I started exploring my own relationship with success, identity, purpose, work, and what it means to build a life that feels good... not just one that looks good.
And I realized I didn't want to stop achieving or dreaming big. I just wanted success to include actually enjoying the life I was building.
That's the idea behind The Recharge Suite.
Today, I bring together my experience as an executive, strategist, coach, and travel advisor to create opportunities for people who make things happen to step away from the constant doing, gain perspective, and reconnect with what matters.
Because you've worked too hard building a good life to spend all of it managing your to-do list.
Lessons I wish I'd learned sooner
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Rest isn't a reward.
It's the foundation. You don't earn recharge by grinding harder — you build the good life by protecting it.
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Buzzwords are boring.
You don't need another productivity system or manifestation journal. You need honest conversation and practical ideas that fit real life.
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Fun counts as strategy.
A well-lived life is a legitimate metric. If it's not on your calendar, it's not going to happen on accident.
Credentials
The experience behind the perspective
I've spent two decades leading teams, making tough decisions, and learning (sometimes the hard way!) that success isn't much fun if you never get to experience it.
Executive Experience
Former tech company president: leading strategy, organizational growth, and a team of nearly 100 people through periods of change and expansion.
Executive ADVISOR
Trusted thought partner for leaders navigating growth, tough decisions, and the challenges that don't come with a playbook. Because even the people everyone turns to need someone they can turn to.
Retreat & Experience Design
Curator of thoughtfully designed retreats and travel experiences that help leaders slow down just enough to think bigger.
Writer & Speaker
Author of The Recharge Report and a frequent voice on leadership, burnout, sustainable success, and enjoying the life you're working so hard to build.
Let's Stay In Touch
Connect with me.
Whether you're curious about coaching, thinking about a retreat, or just want a little more thoughtful in your inbox — I'd love to hear from you. Consider this your invitation, not a pitch.
