FROM MISALIGNMENT TO MEANING
My Story
My path to career alignment wasn’t smooth or traditional. I’ve lived through misalignment in all its forms—personally and professionally.
I’ve rebuilt after divorce, navigated trauma, and spent years in roles that didn’t reflect who I was or what I brought to the table.Nevertheless, I fought my way forward.
I earned two Master’s degrees, became a published author, and built a six-figure career in Learning & Development—while raising a family on my own.
Now, as the Creator of Untrap Your Talent™, a Certified Talent Development Expert, and strategist, I help professionals and organizations create career paths, learning experiences, and growth strategies that work—for the person and the business.
Whether I’m designing scalable development programs or coaching a high-performing professional through reinvention, my goal is the same:
To make success sustainable by aligning work with the values, strengths, and capacity of the people doing it.
Because when alignment is the foundation, performance becomes natural—and thriving becomes possible.
Certifications & Credentials
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