Over the past 25+ years, I’ve taught and coached founders, executives, scientists, and educators. I’ve seen the moment when a message finally lands – clarity replaces confusion and teams feel aligned. I created and led communication programs at Stanford GSB, now teach master’s students at USC Annenberg, and authored Communicate with Mastery: Speak with Conviction and Write for Impact, a field guide that distills decades of teaching, research, and coaching into a practical approach for leaders.

What I bring to my work comes from the moments life taught me most. In 2003, I survived a suicide attempt that reshaped my understanding of fear, hope, and connection. In 2020, I navigated a career shift I never anticipated. These experiences revealed that competent communication is fundamental to making sense of our work, relationships, and the world around us. Yet mastery transforms communication into shared understanding that naturally moves people and organizations forward. Whether I’m leading a keynote, facilitating a workshop, or coaching one-on-one, my focus is to transform how teams communicate.