My story
Cancer changed the way I understood response.
I am a cancer survivor. That experience became a turning point — not because hard things suddenly became simple, but because it forced me to pay attention to what happens between what life brings and how we choose to answer it.
I firmly believe that how we respond defines our path. Over years of pastoral work, I sat with people in moments of joy, grief, uncertainty, conflict, and change. I learned that people often do not need someone to fix them. They need a safe place to think, tell the truth, recognize what is already in them, and decide what comes next.
That is where my coaching begins. I listen closely. I ask questions that slow the moment down. I help you process the thinking underneath your reactions so that your next step is not just emotional or automatic, but intentional.
Faith is part of my story and part of how I understand resilience. I have seen faith inspire hope, endurance, and a deeper sense of purpose. I also believe every person deserves to be met with dignity and respect. You do not have to share my faith to work with me.