My journey into coaching and counseling began in 2002 at a crossroads in my life. After being denied a U.S. student visa five times despite earning a full scholarship, I faced one of my life’s lowest points. Instead of succumbing to despair, I turned my experience into a way to help others. By sharing insights, critiquing stories, and preparing applicants, I witnessed countless individuals overcome similar struggles. This work sparked a passion within me.

That was my first taste of transforming challenges into opportunities, turning setbacks into personal growth and success—not just for myself, but for those around me. Over time, this simple beginning grew into a lifelong mission to guide individuals through life’s transitions with clarity and confidence.

• Individual growth influences and is deeply influenced by, and therefore must be understood within the historical context.

  • The past, the future and now are intertwined.

  • To become aware of the generational emotional patterns of the families enables the individuals to gain flexibility in their responses and growth.

• Individual growth influences and is deeply influenced by, and therefore must be understood within the organizational and societal context.

  • Just as a tree grows within a specific ecosystem and climate, addressing an individual's struggles requires understanding their organizational and societal context.

  • The organizational context could be marital relationships, teams or organizations.

  • The society context could be families, self-defined families, communities, nations and societies. 

• Navigating life holistically. Living life is an art and a science. Each aspect of life is intertwined and cannot be divided into segments. The growth journey is to achieve the coherence of life as a whole.

• • The value system nurtures the tree of life, much like sunlight and rain sustain a tree’s growth.

  • The social system (close friends, the self-defined family, and the communities) supports the tree of life as its roots.

  • The professional life and recreational life are balanced as part of the stem of the tree, bearing fruits, in turn nurturing our roots.

Drawing on years of diverse experiences, I’ve developed a unique method that combines insights from multiple disciplines, applying the right approach at the right time. The approach

• blends coaching, counseling and consulting

• is centered upon empowering you to charter your own growth journey, gaining knowledge, insights and skills along the way

• is collaborative, respecting anyone’s opinion at any given point of time regardless of their background or experiences

• is authentic, open to share my thoughts and observations and open to change

• is holistic, considering every individual’s life journey holistically and addressing the challenges within their unique social, cultural, and historical context

• I collaborate with a global network of professionals to provide comprehensive support as needed

• Values alignment

• Challenges within families or teams

• Career transition

• Life transitions 

• Business leadership

• Emotional reconnection

• Spiritual exploration 

• Life Review

• Advance planning (advance care planning, will & estates, etc.)

Career Guidance and Coaching

• Supporting fresh graduates as they navigate the professional world

• Helping career switchers redefine their paths with confidence

• Guiding mid-career professionals through crises and plateaus

Leadership Coaching 

• Leading sales and procurement teams

• Coaching leaders to develop confidence, optimize their teams, and bring out the best in themselves and others (“Coach the Coach”)

• Consulting organizations on business transformation from Fortune 500 company

• Organization design

Individual and Family Transformative Work

• Bowen Family Systems counselling

• End-of-Life (Chapter) Care: Supporting individuals and families through transitions, including advance planning, grief, and bereavement

Financial Advisory

• Aligning financial aspirations and plans with life goals and purposes

• Providing clarity and direction during times of financial and personal complexity for individuals, couples, families and business owners 

• Facilitating open and collaborative dialogues between couples, generations and family units towards clarity and a common actionable plan

Society Development

• Consulting for Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP) in Haifa, Israel

• Interviewing global members of Ethical Business Building Future (business association with headquarter in Madrid, Spain)

Spiritual Growth

• Facilitating spiritual exploration and personal alignment

• Incorporating insights from Taoism and modern coaching practices

As an avid sailor and a former volunteer at the sailing rescue team, I’ve learned resilience and trust through the open sea. Life’s challenges are much like navigating rough waters—each moment brings lessons that shape our journey. 

Here is a photo I took when crossing the Georgia Strait in the Pacific Northwest. 

If you’re feeling unanchored, at a crossroads, or seeking clarity, you don’t have to navigate alone. Let’s work together to reconnect with your values and build a future that feels authentic and meaningful.