I see life as full of turning points.
Some turning points are so small we barely notice them - like deciding which socks to wear. Others change the direction of our lives. Some we choose. Others arrive unexpectedly. And sometimes a turning point begins simply with the feeling that something is ready to change.
For those of us fortunate enough to live a life with safety and freedom, that ability to choose is a profound privilege. It does not make every decision easy, but it means our lives may hold more options than we initially see.
I have come to believe that all turning points can carry both wisdom and possibility. Curiosity helps us uncover them.
Two turning points that shaped me
For more than 20 years, I worked at adidas across global markets, cultures and roles. It was a place that gave me extraordinary opportunities to learn, create, lead and work with people who shaped how I understand leadership and collaboration.
The first turning point was one I did not choose. At a time when my career was in full swing, I was diagnosed with cancer. At first, I was simply trying to understand what was happening. Over time, the questions changed. From What does all this mean? to Is the path I am on still the right one? What do I actually want from life? There was no sudden answer, but the questions stayed with me.
The second turning point was one I chose. A few years later, I had the opportunity to leave adidas. It was a chance to make a change from a position of strength rather than necessity. There were many reasons to stay, but also a growing curiosity about what might come next. So I chose to leave, with gratitude for what had been and openness to what could become possible.
The first turning point changed the questions I was asking. The second changed the direction I chose. That choice also created the space from which Becoming Possible could grow.
From curiosity to coaching
My path towards coaching did not begin with a plan to start a new career. It began with curiosity about questions and ideas I had barely encountered before.
What followed surprised me. I discovered how meaningful it can be to accompany another person through uncertainty and change, to listen closely and help create space for new understanding.
My professional career taught me about responsibility, performance, leadership, complexity and change. Coaching expanded that world. It deepened my appreciation of emotion, the body, relationships and the many ways people make sense of their lives.
Today, I bring both worlds into my coaching: more than 20 years of leadership experience and an integral, whole person understanding of how people develop, relate and act. It means I can work with both the practical reality of leadership and change and the human patterns underneath it.
Certified Integral Development Coach
I completed the Thirdspace Professional Coaching Course in June 2026 and was certified as an Integral Development Coach. The year-long programme is offered by Thirdspace in partnership with New Ventures West and is recognised by the International Coaching Federation as a Level 2 professional coach training programme.
Integral Development Coaching works with the whole person: our thoughts, emotions, bodies, relationships, habits and actions. The programme did more than prepare me to coach. It changed how I listen, relate and understand what helps people grow.
Life beyond coaching
Advisory work
Alongside my coaching work, I support selected organisations and projects in an advisory capacity. My experience includes brand, sustainability, product, marketing, leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration. Advisory work is considered individually and begins with a conversation.
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