My coach once reminded me that the root of the word passion is “to suffer.” But I wasn’t suffering - I was languishing.

I had achieved success by most measures - big roles, well-known brands, all the trappings that come with achievement. But I realized I was too focused on outcomes, too dependent on external validation, and not nearly invested enough in what actually lit me up.

The real question was: what vision was I willing to suffer for, even if I might fail?

It’s all about choosing your hard. Life comes with challenges either way. Why not choose the ones that excite you instead of the ones that drain you?

So I started coaching. I coached anyone and everyone who was open to it. I read and researched. I worked with clients after my kids went to bed. I even got extra reps in with ChatGPT. I didn’t wait - I just did it.

As I said in trainings I had previously led, courage comes after you do the thing you’re scared of. Not before.

So I quit my corporate job, bet on myself, and made the leap. And I’ve never been more fulfilled or energized.

It was - and still is - scary. But in the best possible way.

I wasn’t starting over. I was starting from exactly where I was, with all the knowledge, skills, and experiences I had built.

I leaned into the willingness to suffer for a bigger vision, to ride the wave of growth instead of making my success contingent on one specific outcome.

That leap was only possible because of my own experience working with coaches. Coaches who showed me the power of setting a bold vision, shifting my mindset, and building momentum through my commitments.

That process changed how I saw my work — and how I showed up in every part of my life.

That’s why I coach.

The most successful people I know are fueled not just by outcomes, but by the work itself.

As the movie Heat says, “the action is the juice.”

Every coaching session leaves me feeling like I can run through a brick wall. I want every client to leave our sessions feeling the same way.

My relationship with growth has shifted from chasing “what’s next” to finding joy in “what’s better.”

And my mission is to help others do the same. To push beyond perceived limits and surprise themselves with what they’re truly capable of.