I spent 30 years in the corporate world and left to follow my heart and wonder around the US as a career coach. I help others find their path to live and work in a way that brings them fulfillment and meaning.

I travel in my camper van and visit friends and family spread all over the country. I love meeting fellow adventurers/couch surfers when the timing works as a host and guest.

I am passionate about the outdoors... I ski, hike, bike, kayak and more. My aim is to take it easy and stay healthy so I can be active long into my later years. I am an extrovert, but enjoy my quiet time. I love learning about people from cultures far and wide and appreciate different viewpoints from my own. I am thoughtful and enjoy talking, but get the hint when it's time to wind down the conversation. I'm always open to direct feedback as to how I can make visitors and hosts (when I am visiting) as comfortable as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I sometimes travel solo and really enjoy meeting new people. I much prefer a cozy environment to a stale hotel room. I am also budget conscious and would rather spend my money going to new places versus paying for a room I’ll spend little time in. I mostly sleep in my van for road trips but enjoying couch surfing in between to meet people and learn about the areas I’m visiting.

Music, Movies, and Books

I read all things related to growing and learning, as it enhances what I do (coaching). I read a lot of mind expanding authors, like Brené Brown, Simon Sinek, Pema Chodron, and more- I mostly read non-fiction. Podcast wise, I’m a big fan of "We can do hard things,” and A Bit of Optimism.”
For music, I grew up in the 80’s, so have a soft spot for that era…Steve Winwood is a favorite. I’m also inspired by Taylor Swift and her compassionate heart. She is making a mark in the world, especially for women and those with less of a voice-it’s amazing. My iTunes library is as diverse as my travel adventures.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I backpacked around the world in 1997 with a girlfriend for a year. I spent the last 3 months of that year teaching English in Prague, which was a city I had always wanted to visit. It was amazing...I taught Business English to Ernst &Young executives and ended up making some great friends that I traveled with on weekends. It was wonderful to get a locals perspective of the Czech Republic.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Info on Self-awareness and Performance, communication and conflict resolution. I have traveled many places in the world and in the US, so I have a lot of recs and stories if anyone is interested in hearing about my experiences. I have the gift of gab- I'm told, and am good at making others comfortable in conversation. I am happy to do my own thing and am flexible and try to stay tuned in to the energy around me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, U.S., Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, England