CEO Whisperer

I took a gamble putting “CEO Whisperer” on my LinkedIn — but it turns out it’s rarely used. Standing nearly alone in a field can be a good and a bad thing. At least it was a professional nickname before I ever thought of using it outwardly -- both in my time at eMarketer and in my advisory roles. I've heard Tony Robbins say, nothing changes business results faster than the psychology of the leader -- and in my experience that is deeply true. 

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My journey into leadership development and the C-suite began with childhood exposure, thanks to my father—an investor and former research analyst, who introduced Maslow-influenced coaching to Wall Street in the 70s and 80s, courtesy of his friend Lee Wotherspoon (developed at Proctor and Gamble and later in independent practice as one of the nation's first leadership coaches). It took me years to appreciate the value of this early understanding, realizing that rebellion, when overcome, can be a powerful teacher. Since the start of my career, leadership sought me out instinctively, making me a trusted confidant and sounding board from the start.

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As a teenager, my deep interest in psychology expanded into philosophy, comparative theology, mysticism, and beyond—a continuous quest for profound understanding and openness. Music and songwriting have been lifelong passions, providing lessons that I've seamlessly woven into my professional success. In my senior year of high school, I earned recognition as the top award-winning poet nationally and spent a year at Sarah Lawrence on the merit of my writing before redirecting my studies to Economics, and Economic and Art Histories at the University of Edinburgh.

A turning point came when I stumbled upon INSEAD's "CEO Whisperer," Manfred Kets de Vries, discussing the fusion of Freud and Keynes, two intellectual heroes of mine as well. It resonated deeply, reinforcing my belief that executive coaching is my true calling.

In our partnership, consider me your record producer, and you, the artist. My role is to create the conditions for profound self-awareness—the foundation for achieving your objectives. While I've applied lessons from business success to the creative process, I often find the reverse to be equally, if not more, valuable. By delving into seemingly irrational faculties, I've expanded my effectiveness in rational spheres. But enough about me—unless, of course, you're interested in the general bio.

Let's embark on this transformative journey together.