About
My Mission
To Elevate, Equip, and Empower Others to a More Abundant Life.
My Vision
My Philosophy
- I believe in kindness, honesty, and respect as platform behaviors.
- I believe that having a service mindset is the key to a wonderful and fulfilling life.
- I believe that everyone is of value and here to make a uniquely meaningful contribution.
About Me
Dedicated to Serving By Teaching
My life’s work is dedicated to helping others live at their personal peak by building their interpersonal, productivity, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. I work with people to develop their unique raw material by showing them how to implement a range of life and business skills that lead to both a higher version of themselves and greater gains in their careers.
The fundamentals and principals I offer are timeless and work for everyone from corporations that want to construct strong management teams to individuals who are building careers or home based businesses.
To me, nothing feels better than making a contribution in this way. I wake up each morning looking forward to the potential to positively impact someone’s present and future.
Not an easy journey…
I have empathy for those who struggle, but I know what can be done with a change of mind and a commitment to action. You see, my road to success was rough and rocky. I grew up in a semi-broken family, with little financial means, plus I’m an introvert, and struggled mightily with self-esteem and confidence.
I put myself through school as a waiter and bartender, earned a degree in Economics from the University of Maryland and ultimately ended up in banking. After two lay-offs in 4 years due to company difficulties, I started my own business. This was when I began pouring myself into self-development.
From then until now it’s been quite a ride. I uncovered my passion for teaching and helping others. Through the success of my businesses, new opportunities arose to teach and train others. And I took the opportunity to achieve an MBA from Mt. Saint Mary’s and the old me was stunned to find I finished in the top of my class.
Grateful
Understand, that I did not build this success alone. Thankfully, over 30 years ago, I married an incredible woman with a beautiful soul and we have two adult children. I cherish my family and am grateful for all we share together.
After spending most of my life in Maryland, we recently moved to New Bern, North Carolina to be on the water so I can indulge in my personal passions of fishing and crabbing. And, it turns out the people are really nice, too!
Latest Blog Posts
A Power Blend for a Fruitful Life
Very Few Things in Life Make a Huge Difference by Themselves. There are simply too many variables, interconnections, and inter-dependencies. In all things…from the things that help you have a healthy body, to success in a business, to simply feeling happy at a moment...
Push ups, Mathematics, Kaizen, and You
Kaizen is Defined as a Japanese Business Philosophy of Continuous Improvement of Working Practices, Personal Efficiency, etc. One resource states that the word "Kaizen" essentially means “good change.” So what does this word have to do with you? While it is often...
4 Things to Keep in Mind When You Are Going After The BHAG
Life is Short and Uncertain. DUH. And by the way, in case you aren't familiar with author Jim Collin's work, BHAG stands for "Big Hairy Audacious Goal." So how come not everyone goes after what they really want and what is truly on their heart? Negative conditioning....
Start Positively Making a Mess
What is a “Positive Mess?” It is the scattered chaotic progress towards something of value that results from taking action without excessive planning. I have nothing against planning by the way...I am a meticulous daily planner, but planning can be taken way too far....
Start Paddling!
Its. Time. To. Move. “Now I know a refuge never grows from a chin in a hand in a thoughtful pose, gotta tend the earth if you want a rose.” This is a lyric from one of my all-time favorite Indigo Girls songs, and it is extremely appropriate right now. There has been a...
The Fastest Bridge to Wisdom is…
Information is Constantly Coming at You, Wisdom You Must Seek. When you are struggling with an issue or a decision, and you are looking for counsel or advice, who do you turn to? Do you go to social media? Do you talk to a friend? Do you research? One of wisest things...
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Partner, American Home Contractors
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SVP, Penguin Random House
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