That's a question that a former coach of mine used to ask. 

After working with him for a while, I came to anticipate the question. And appreciate it.

Because I knew it was an opportunity for me to dig deeper and find out what was really going on with me.

When you hire me as your coach, that's what we'll be doing together: finding out what's really going on with you.

Finding out what really matters.

Finding out what you really want to say. And do. And be.

Because knowing these things about yourself is essential for you to achieve more of what is important to you.

(And I might even ask you this very question, I write with a wink.)

I know that without even having met you yet, because you're here on my website.

You have a mission—some work or some purpose for whose sake you are willing to invest in your growth.

And you recognize that freeing your True Voice—finding and releasing your authentic self-expression—is essential to achieving the outcomes you want.

Working together, we will guide your True Voice to more freedom of expression so you can make a bigger difference, for yourself and for others.

And we'll do this in whatever area, professional or personal, that is calling you to be more genuinely YOU.

These are the three words I hear most from my clients when I ask at the end of a coaching session, "What do you have now that you didn't have when we started talking?"

• Clarity about what matters, and what to say or do about it

• The courage to step out, step forward, step up . . . and yes, step back (or away), too

• The confidence to risk speaking what the heart is wanting or needing to say

I believe that the more you express your authentic self, the more impact you can make and the happier you are.

Finding and freeing your True Voice—your authentic self-expression—is a journey.

When you work with me, Clarity, Courage, and Confidence can be your companions on that journey.

You are unique. Your True Voice can come alive in whatever area of your life you choose. 

Here are some of the areas for which clients have come to me for True Voice coaching: 

• Relationships: at work, at home, romantic, cross-cultural

• Communication skills: presenting and messaging, uncomfortable conversations, happy yet stressful situations

• Growing as a coach

• Fulfilling a mission, a purpose

• Practicing exquisite self-care

• Stretching into new responsibilities in private or professional life

• Writing a book

• Launching a business

• . . . and so much more

I have decades of experience living life as an American in Japan. This means that with cross-cultural issues, I'm especially suited for those situations where Japanese culture plays a part.

I'm a wordsmith, having worked in the publishing industry for 25 years as a book editor. This means that I'm talented at helping you find the right words for communicating your message.

As a seasoned coach of nearly 20 years, I care about the development of other coaches. This means that I keep space in my clientele for mentoring coaches.

To me, coaching is about love. Agape. 

To me, authentic self-expression is tender. It needs a sense of security to find its power.

This means that as your coach, I will always prioritize making our sessions a loving, safe space.

There, your True Voice will gain surety. And strength. And fullness of expression. All so that you can make a bigger difference in the ways that matter to you.