Just about everything in life is like an elevator button - either bringing you up or taking you down.
I am a fixer by nature and disruptor by choice, with a strong passion for improving the status quo in any realm of life. Generally speaking, I love making things more effective, efficient, tailored/unique, accessible, functional, and beautiful.
In operational contexts, this shows up as streamlining processes, finding and solving complex problems, and clarifying missional objectives.
In any/every context, this shows up as building community by making room at the table and amplifying voices and points-of-view that historically have gone ignored by society and its institutions.
Originally I am from the DC area, where I graduated from TJHSST and GMU; currently I live outside of Salt Lake City, Utah with my spouse (Josh) and our two rescue pups (Jordy and Jackson).
My other special interests are varied and numerous, especially in the areas of music, science fiction, design, and making things.
I am a fixer by nature and disruptor by choice, with a strong passion for improving the status quo in any realm of life. Generally speaking, I love making things more effective, efficient, tailored/unique, accessible, functional, and beautiful.
In operational contexts, this shows up as streamlining processes, finding and solving complex problems, and clarifying missional objectives.
In any/every context, this shows up as building community by making room at the table and amplifying voices and points-of-view that historically have gone ignored by society and its institutions.
Originally I am from the DC area, where I graduated from TJHSST and GMU; currently I live outside of Salt Lake City, Utah with my spouse (Josh) and our two rescue pups (Jordy and Jackson).
My other special interests are varied and numerous, especially in the areas of music, science fiction, design, and making things.
Advisory Consulting
I have 15 years of consulting and operations management / improvement experience across multiple industries. After leaving the mega corporation world, I have spent the past several years focusing on 'regular' sized companies and organizations that more directly serve the community and build a better future.
In all internal and external client settings, I believe that mission and operational needs drive the overall solution and any technology requirements – not the other way around. Throughout the advisory and consulting process, I work together with each client to develop and implement pragmatic solutions that are appropriate for them. I have never been much into pushing unnecessary sales - I care more about being sensible and helpful, and leaning into the creative, ethical, sustainable, and creative. If you have a challenge, I'd love to alleviate it; if you have room for improvement, I'd love to identify, develop, and implement methods to enhance your organization. No matter the situation, I love helping my clients do what they do best, even better. Public Speaking
Have a large group or special event, or not quite ready for a longer-term coaching relationship? A public speaking engagement or training event is a great place to start!
Depending on client, setting, and mission, I am prepared to teach or speak on a number of topics ranging from strictly operational trainings to building a healthier culture. (Note: if there ever arises any specialized topic that is not appropriate for me personally to speak on, I can usually happily recommend someone from my network who is better qualified with personal experience and expertise.) |
Individual or Group Coaching
The vast majority of us want to be good people who have healthy relationships and have a positive influence on the world around us. But this requires intentional self-improvement and ongoing growth, which can be too easy to put perpetually on hold as we get caught up in our day-to-day happenings.
My coaching/mentoring clients have found it extremely helpful to have another person (that's me!) provide objectivity, knowledge, and insight that act as a catalyst and sustaining force for change. Going beyond just an initial meeting to establish context and provide immediate help, regular check-ins also give a sense of safety and accountability for long-term growth. I take a holistic approach, recognizing that none of us exist in a vacuum; the various aspects of our life blend into each other. Rather than flattening one part of life, this method of coaching produces an intersecting and synergistic benefit for the client. Clients are enabled to grow and improve their relationships throughout their full range of life activities and relationships. More than a simply vague idea of life coaching, team building, or 'good vibes only' mentality, part of the basis of my coaching is (re)discovering our interconnectedness and our inherent humanity, in order to build respect, understanding, and healthy relationships. From that, we can acknowledge and affirm our differences, and work to overcome toxic forces that would otherwise harm our group culture, our relationships, and our activities. Whether you are in a corporate, non-profit, volunteer, or more independent setting, I would love to help you grow in whatever your context may be. Individual coaching is appropriate for people looking to grow as a manager / team leader, community leader, or simply as a person. Group coaching is most appropriate for small-to-medium groups looking to grow as a team, family, or simply as individuals helping and growing along each other. |
Recovery Worship
I founded and currently lead Recovery Worship, an ecumenical, inter- and extra-denominational, safe, loving, and radically inclusive worship space-time. Prior to the pandemic, we gathered in Salt Lake City for dinner, worship, and community; currently we are gathering virtually across multiple states.
We've retained some liturgical structure and traditions, but continually work to strip man-made exclusivity and intersection oppressive influences as much as possible, leaving Divine grace, compassion, and justice given for all. Every individual is affirmed as inherently valuable to God, and our call to love God and love one another is kept a focal point. This is a church community for the oppressed, the recovering oppressor, and those who are inextricably both: our recovery. |
Preaching, Leading Worship
I have guest preached and led special worship services at multiple congregations and this is something I really enjoy. I am happy to work with in-house musicians; for special occasions, I am sometimes able to bring an accompanist or full band as well.
Weddings
I am ordained through American Marriage Ministries, a non-profit interfaith church. The basis of AMM is the belief that every consenting couple has the right to get married and also to choose who marries them, and I fully agree.
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