Each of our career journeys is unique. This is my journey. I can’t wait to be a part of yours.
Each of our career journeys is unique. This is my journey. I can’t wait to be a part of yours.
From the outside, my career back then looked quite successful. I was earning a meaningful salary at an excellent company, with increasing roles of leadership and visibility. On paper, things looked good. No, they looked great.
Yet there I was sitting at a gate in the Minneapolis-St Paul airport on a Sunday afternoon, again. It was a sunny summer day, the kind of day Minnesotans long for all year. But, instead of enjoying it, I was departing on a business trip on a Sunday. I was exhausted and missing out on the life I dreamt of.
Despite how things appeared on the outside, in my heart and mind, my career didn’t feel so great. Not good even. I wasn’t excited about the path my career was on. I felt stuck, alone, and overwhelmed with what to do next.
I was deeply conflicted. There were moments at work that lit the most incredible fire inside of me, creating a buzz that would last all day. In those moments I was seeing the best of me in action. Whether it was seeing a leader I was coaching have a breakthrough or a team I was working with accomplish a goal that felt unattainable, I was making a difference. Despite my technical background in engineering, it was the people side of things that fueled me and gave me purpose. I knew there had to be something better. My life and work were not aligned and I couldn’t deny it any longer.
And so, I made a plan.
Today, 7 years after I left that chapter of my career, I am on the other side of that plan. My vision of transitioning from an engineering leader to an organization development consultant and career transition coach has been realized. I’ve discovered my path forward.
For all the sleepless nights and worrying I experienced on this journey, I am now living my “something better.” It wasn’t easy but it was worth every bit of struggle to be able to be in alignment with my purpose and give my best to what I do everyday.
Unearth Coaching & Consulting exists to help others reach their “something better.” I am here to walk alongside you as you take your career, leadership or organization to the next level.
I believe that our career may be our life’s greatest adventure.
Adventure is a mindset that we can use to experience the world. It is possibility, potential, resilience, growth and curiosity. It is a positive way to reframe how we think about risk and failure.
I help my clients connect with their sense of adventure, whatever that means to them, because I believe that our lives are truly better with adventure.
Elements of adventure are found throughout my practice and include spending time outdoors, traveling, trying new things, and expanding perspectives. Incorporating these elements of adventure allows us to discover new paths and unearth our potential.
I believe that our career may be our life’s greatest adventure.
Adventure is a mindset that we can use to experience the world. It is possibility, potential, resilience, growth and curiosity. It is a positive way to reframe how we think about risk and failure.
I help my clients connect with their sense of adventure, whatever that means to them, because I believe that our lives are truly better with adventure.
Elements of adventure are found throughout my practice and include spending time outdoors, traveling, trying new things, and expanding perspectives. Incorporating these elements of adventure allows us to discover new paths and unearth our potential.
Why Work with Unearth Coaching & Consulting?
Aside from my own experience going through a significant career change, my clients benefit from my coaching credentials, education, and life experiences.
Over the last 15 years, I’ve had hands-on experience developing employees, managing teams, coaching leaders and consulting with organizations. I share my experiences and the insights I’ve gained with my clients so that they can incorporate them into their own view of the world.
My coaching practice is informed by the credentials I have earned from Gallup and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I abide by the ICF Code of Ethics for coaches which emphasizes confidentiality, mutual respect and centering the client’s needs. Additionally, I am qualified to administer and interpret the suite of CliftonStrengths and Hogan assessments.
My consulting practice is informed by my education in Applied Psychology, which explored scientific approaches to human-based challenges that exist in the workplace.
Whether our work together is primarily coaching, consulting or a combination, here is what I guarantee:
Greater clarity of what your “something better” is and why it matters to you
A guided process to discover your path towards “something better”
Accountability to follow-through on the actions you identify
A partnership built on mutual respect, authenticity, and truth.
Customized approach designed with you in mind.
Practical resources to guide you on your adventure
The Unearth Guiding Principles
Seeking out excitement and uncertainty
Testing one’s thoughts and ideas
Expanding perspectives
Overcoming challenges
Honoring and celebrating difference
Welcoming diverse voices into all spaces
Rethinking the way things are
Embracing the evolving nature of life
Engaging with curiosity
Doing meaningful work
Building trusting relationships that last
Using a whole-person approach
Supporting access to fulfillment for all
Appreciating everyday moments of joy and delight
The Unearth Guiding Principles
Seeking out excitement and uncertainty
Testing one’s thoughts and ideas
Expanding perspectives
Overcoming challenges
Honoring and celebrating difference
Welcoming diverse voices into all spaces
Rethinking the way things are
Embracing the evolving nature of life
Engaging with curiosity
Doing meaningful work
Building trusting relationships that last
Using a whole-person approach
Supporting access to fulfillment for all
Appreciating everyday moments of joy and delight
Ready to discover the path to your “something better”?
If you’d like to explore how I can support you, please reach out via the Contact Page. I would love to learn more about you and your goals!
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