One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.

Having raised five children to adulthood, I have seen firsthand the challenges the youth of today face. My children, and many of their friends, encountered social pressures, dysfunction at home, academic struggles, and a strong desire to simply fit in. I have counseled teenagers with compassion, empathy, and encouragement, challenging them to find their way through the storms on their own terms. Situations are different for all teenagers, but one thing remains consistent: many teenagers struggle to see their value because so many other things blur their view of themselves. I aim to clear their vision.

Young adults today — people between the ages of 18 and 29 years old — face perhaps the toughest of challenges. The world economy is not what it once was, colleges cost more than ever before, and wages have not kept up with inflation for decades. It is getting harder and harder to leave the nest with the confidence to achieve success. I've built comprehensive, strategic guides that cover all the basics of independent living and laying a foundation for success well beyond young adulthood.

Perhaps my favorite type of mentorship, helping people level up in their careers has been one of my greatest passions. Whether you struggle with a toxic supervisor or face off with insufferable coworkers, whether you feel stuck in a role that you want to excel out of or are pursuing your next big career move, I help strategize your journey onward, I prepare you for what lies immediately in your path of success, and I coach you not just on how to get where you want to go, but how to thrive once you land there.

I'm a nerd at heart, having spent almost 30 years in technology. I've been an instructor, a technical advisor, a product designer, and a scrum master. I've worked on large scale systems, monolithic legacy codebases, open source applications, and enterprise software. I've run DevOps, configured servers, and tuned databases. If you want to level up in technology, let's talk.

My path into management was indirect, unexpected, and incredibly exhilarating. I have a manager's mind with a leader's heart, and I love working with aspiring managers or seasoned managers wanting to level up to craft a plan for upward success. Empowering managers takes tact, vision, and tenacity, much the same way a manager requires those same qualities. Are you ready for your foray into management? I can help you get there.

Coaching and guiding leaders has been one of the most rewarding elements of my own professional journey. Identifying those with a strong desire to lead, then challenging aspiring leaders with putting in the work to get where they want to be is a rewarding experience for both the mentor and mentee. There is a whole world of opportunity within your grasp if you are hungry enough to reach for it. While I cannot teach hunger and desire, I can absolutely help you unleash those qualities on your quest to become the leader you were meant to be.