My Story

I have the great pleasure of working with clients to help them to create greater levels of meaning, success, and happiness in their lives and work. I meet with local clients in my sunny office in Montclair, NJ, and with clients from around the world by phone and video.

My practice is grounded in Positive Psychology, a research-based branch of psychology that studies what really causes people to thrive in their lives and work, and how we can apply those findings in practical ways.

My Career Change

I came to this work after extensive study of positive psychology theory and practice, and following a very successful twenty-year career as an executive with Johnson & Johnson, where I ran a $1 billion global business including many of the world’s most iconic brands, and was the head of Mergers & Acquisitions for J&J’s medical device companies.

My Education

I hold an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA from the University of Delaware. I’ve also earned a Certificate in Positive Psychology and certification as a Positive Psychology Coach. In my work as a coach, I draw on the full range of my education and experience.

My Teaching

While the heart of my work is one-on-one coaching, I also serve as on the teaching faculty at Kripalu Center and as Director of the Coach Training Program at Wholebeing Institute, where I teach courses on coaching skills and practice building as well as an integrated Positive Psychology Coaching Certification program. And I offer keynote addresses and customized programs to organizations around the world.

My Writing

I wrote A Short Course in Happiness to offer readers a distillation of the essential research findings on the steps we can take to live happier, more meaningful, more successful lives. I was surprised and delighted when it became a best-seller on Amazon. I’m now writing my second book. Based on my work as a coach and teacher, it lays out a clear process for successfully achieving goals and navigating transitions.

My Priority

I’m an avid distance runner, reader, hiker, and traveler. Most importantly of all, I’m the very happy single mother of a wonderful daughter, who I adopted from China when she was twelve months old. She is now a college student doing all kinds of fantastic things. And luckily for me, we still have great adventures together. Whatever else I do in my life, becoming her mom will always remain the best decision I ever made.

Here Are a Few Press Clippings About My Work:

Happiness Is Up to  You, Authors Say, Cleveland Plain Dealer

What Will Really Make You Happy?, San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

Business Insight: Finding Happiness, Salt Lake Tribune