I have been called a Pollyanna, sugar-coated idealist. I like to think of myself as more optimistic than that. I am deliriously hopeful when connecting with people and helping them share their stories in impactful ways that changes them and their listeners. My 40 years of stage and improv acting, combined with 30 years of corporate executive leadership, give me a unique approach to train on communication, storytelling, and presenting. If you or your team want to grow your communication effectiveness, on or off stage, in the spotlight or in small talk, raise the curtain and here I come.

I grew up in New York and those grade school field trips to Broadway plays on Time Square, gave me a love for theatre and inspiring performances. I learned that stories and good communication can motivate, inspire, and change the world. The bonus coverage for me was my middle school teachers were retired Broadway directors and actors, and we were putting on full blown musicals, complete with orchestra pits in middle school. Those early experiences captured my mind and heart, and my life trajectory was set. I wanted to help people tell the inspiring stories that encouraged and gave hope!

My theatre experiences and training led me to “act two” when I was introduced to Improv acting in my adult life. The tenants and sheer fun of improv acting has had me performing and training on improv principles to help people in their everyday communication, storytelling ability, and team dynamics. I have trained with Second City Improv out of Chicago as well as Kansas City Improv. I co-founded and lead a traveling Improv troupe today. I have been a Toastmasters trainer and speech finalist and recently have been a semi-finalist for the Great American Speak off.

When we meet, I want to hear your story and help you get ready to communicate it in the most effective way possible. Let’s do this!