ABOUT
Who I Am
I am known for my outrageous stories, contagious laughter, and dynamic programs that ignite positive energy.
What I Do
I customize programs to help people level-up, lighten-up, and lift-up others with small mindset and habit changes.
Why I Do It
I have navigated the Storms of Stress™ and negativity — which led to health issues and relationship problems.
Why Me?
I have spent 30+ years teaching and training people how to stress less, laugh more, and Choose Joy!
Brief Bio
- AWANA Sparks Ministry (Teacher): 3 years teaching as well as sharing my faith to diverse K-2nd Graders, in our O’Fallon, IL, Victory Church.
- Board of Education (BOE Member): 10-year elected public official who helped govern Lebanon, IL, CUSD #9 — focusing on student needs.
- Board of Education (President): served 2 years leading a dynamic team of community volunteers — through and past COVID.
- Boy Scouts of America (Cubmaster): served 3 years leading the pack with fun scouting activities and programs as well as teaching practical skills.
- Leadership Development (Director): spent 2+ years designing/teaching a college leadership program for campus leaders — on leadership skills, habits, mindsets, and more.
- Professor (Education/Psychology): 26+ years teaching diverse courses (Applied, College Success Strategies, Educational, Lifespan Development, and more) in the field of Psychology.
- Rotary Lebanon Club (President): 1-year term leading a dedicated team of community volunteers — and putting our motto "Service Above Self" into daily action.
- Rotary Youth Leadership (Chair): reigniting and redesigning RYLA leadership program in Southern Illinois (Jr. High and High School), focused on “The FUN-damentals of Leadership“ and teamwork.
The Heart of Leadership
My Leadership Philosophy
Leaders be warned: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs: 4:23).
WHAT TYPE OF LEADER ARE YOU?
The Heart is the “pulse“ of leadership. We live in an emotionally-charged world that negatively influences almost everything we: think, say, and do!
WHAT TYPE OF LEADER ARE YOU?
WHY DO YOU LEAD?
WHO DO YOU LEAD?
HOW DO YOU LEAD?
and the “control center” of our core qualities, traits, and values that define effective leaders.
Leaders can easily crumble under the weight of negative thoughts, words, and actions — which often impacts mindset, character, and habits.
The answer is a seismic and positive: LeaderShift of the Heart™.