Who Am I?

I began my working life 35 years ago in the medical profession working with doctors and nurses in Orthopedics and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

One day a fraternity buddy said to me "Hey, you should look at working with these computer things.  I think they're going to be big one day!"

Those were the days when Bill Gates had a bad haircut and worked out of his garage!

And thus started my career in the corporate work force.

I started in the nuts and bolts of computer technology as a programmer building business systems.  I wrote code and stayed at work round the clock to debug and test programs.

As my technical knowledge matured I began to pay more attention to the people in the work place...what they did...how they did it...and what their roles were doing to them.

My interest in people motivated me to pursue a management path where I oversaw a number of individuals in different capacities...staff, contractors, consultants, onshore and overseas personnel.  I worked with vendors, sales people, support people and every level of senior and executive management.

I also sampled many of these roles myself.

Every encounter with another person was a lesson in communication and understanding.  Each role posed its own forms of challenges and issues.

Throughout my career, I worked with a number of companies and organizations including Marion Merrel Dow, Hallmark Cards, Boeing Aircraft Company, Oracle Corporation and Starbucks Coffee Company.

As I continued to work with people in the work place, I became aware of a number of tools and process that would allow people to take control of their lives more fully.  When this happens, a person becomes more present, communication becomes easier and more meaningful, more options are available in stressful situations and, in general, life is more satisfying!

I studied and used these tools in a number of situations while assisting others, as well as transforming my life into one I love living!

Eventually, I found myself the victim of a down economy and company layoffs.  But rather than being a negative milestone in my life, it was a transformative moment!  Using what I had learned, I was once again at a starting point, able to create a life I am passionate about.

And part of that passion is in being able to bring to you those same techniques that changed my life!

What Do I Do?

One of the first processes I studied was Shamanic Counseling.  This allowed me to see that we are surrounded with energies that we can work with to direct our lives.

I learned a tool called EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and saw it produce amazing results resolving both physical and emotional situations.

This lead me into the study of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) where I began to understand from where within us we choose the ways we respond to the world around us.

I also studied the concept of Intentions and saw the power of individuals to create the world around them.  This was such a life-changing concept that I began to teach and run groups focused on the Intention process.

In addition to these areas, I learned about Reiki, Energy Medicine, Huna, Ho'oponopono, and various intuitive skills.

My focus has been on the integration of these tools in my life and way of working with people.  Throughout this, I have learned some core principles that I hold close to me as I help others:

• A person enabled can make better choices to live a happier, more fulfilling life!
• A person has everything they need within them to make those choices!
• A person is much more than the stories they tell themselves about themselves!

Read My Philosophy for a more detailed explanation of the beliefs that guide my practice.

What Am I and What Am I Not?

I am a practitioner of several different techniques which have proven to be effective in helping people deal with stress in their lives and who wish to change something that is not going as well as they would like.

I am not a licensed therapist or counselor in the state of Washington.  As with many of the alternative types of tools available to us, there are no certifications or regulations governing the use of these tools.

As with the search for any professional to help you, you should ask me questions to allow you to get to know my method and style.  Then you can gauge your comfort level in working with me.

I offer a free 1/2 hour consultation call just for that purpose.  During that call, should I believe that another form of work would be most beneficial for you, I will recommend you to other qualified professionals.

Why Do I Do This Work?

There is no greater feeling for me than to sit across from someone who has just had an 'AHA!" moment!  Not only do I get to see the wonderful shift of a person's energy, but I also know that because of that, their life will be something better for them, in ways that will present themselves over time!

And watching someone walk away from a session more focused, complete and whole...well...I can't think of anything more fulfilling I could do with my life!