About

Transformative Leadership Connections (TLC) was founded on January 4, 2021, following my illustrious 35-year career with NASA. Its creation was rooted in my passion for serving others and making a positive difference in people’s lives. As a former leader, executive, and parent, I found tremendous joy and satisfaction in helping my organizations, colleagues, and children achieve their vision and aspirations.  However, the primary catalyst of TLC’s formation stemmed from three major events: the tragic loss of my mentor in a workplace violence incident; seeing an employee lose hope and commit suicide; and other employees whose hardened hearts and jaded minds prevented them from achieving their full potential. TLC’s mission is to prevent another senseless loss of life while helping others realize their full potential to live a more powerful, productive, and purposeful life.

Despite our best-laid plans, unexpected barriers divert us, forcing us to make multiple course corrections. Sometimes those choices are excruciating and require personal sacrifices, which can have unintended adverse effects. Everyone has the freedom of choice, but the available options may not be intuitively obvious or what you think you desire. My clients discover new possibilities when their perspectives are broadened by removing blinders and overcoming internal barriers. Insights gained allow clients to better manage, conserve, and apply their energy to higher priority items. By integrating various coaching tools and techniques with my extensive career and personal experiences, I understand and appreciate multiple perspectives, which allows me to coach without judgment.  This practical knowledge helps clients I coach achieve their aspirations, missions, and goals while also benefiting clients requesting consulting services.

As the founder of TLC, I carry the values instilled in me by my faith, parents, family, NASA, and iPEC. I am dedicated to my client’s needs and well-being, even referring clients to other coaches or resources who may better serve them. Coaching sessions are confidential and follow the guidelines provided by iPEC and the International Coaching Federation. Consulting services vary based on agreements negotiated between the client and TLC.

NASA became a life-long dream at age 7 when I saw Neil Armstrong walk on the moon, so I can confidently say dreams do come true. NASA allowed me to contribute to our nation’s exploration goals and experience multiple cultures across the United States and Russia, Japan, Canada, and Europe. I appreciate the numerous awards and recognitions throughout my career; however, the incredibly brilliant and talented people I met and worked with are what I cherish the most. TLC provides me an opportunity to give back and honor those that contributed to my success.

I want to acknowledge and thank NASA, my former NASA colleagues, the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), its faculty, staff members, and coaching colleagues. The family environment, trust, dedication, and countless hours of training, guidance, and support allowed me to experience a rewarding 35-year career and become a Leadership Consultant and a Certified Professional Coach.