Life is a fabulous journey but I didn’t always think so.

After completing a graduate degree at Princeton Theological Seminary, I started work as a hospital chaplain.  I provided spiritual support and comfort to patients and their families who were in crisis, and often literally making life and death decisions.  I loved helping people, the satisfaction of doing work I enjoyed, and knowing I made a difference in the world every day!

But the stress of my responsibilities added up.  Three years ago, I was at the point of complete exhaustion. One Monday morning when the alarm clock went off I couldn’t move to turn it off.  I was diagnosed with Compassion Fatigue, which comes from too much care for others and not enough self care. I took 8 weeks of family medical leave. It was a good first step in my healing journey, but my stress remained high and my spirits low.

A year later my job was eliminated and I started a 15 month ride on the unemployment roller coaster. Worry, doubt and concern became my constant companions. After a couple of months two things happened. I realized my job search might take a while, and I decided to find healthy ways to cope wtih my overhwhelming stress and emotions.  

During this time, I started using healing and stress reduction techniquesthat I had taught as a chaplain to my patients, their families, and staff.  Every day I used tools like deep breathing, Qi Gong, prayer and a gratitude journal. I reconnected with my spiritual passion, which helped me regain my health and my confidence.

As a result, I found myself feeling more content that I ever had in my life, even without a job – I felt happy and had new levels of energy. I embraced life and the joy of being alive. I was amazed at the new person I had become. And, I knew I wanted to teach others how to get the same results. I realized my new purpose is to help others who are unemployed or feeling job stress. Not only can you survive tough, stressful situations like an extended job search, you can thrive!

Today I am a spiritual coach for job seekers and career changers, popular speaker and the author of Surviving The Unemployment Rollercoaster: From Stress to Success. I love to share stories and offer encouragement to folks on their journey to what’s next in their lives. Having reinvented myself as an entrepreneur, it’s great fun to be growing a successful business. 

My passion and joy is teaching other people how to get similar results.

If you are unemployed, want to make a career change, or feel overworked and worn out, I would love to hear your story. Let’s chat about reconnecting you with your dreams and finding the confidence to pursue your deep desire for meaningful work.

I look forward to hearing from you! Please contact me for a complimentary mini- session to discuss what’s possible in your life.