I am an American based in Stavanger, Norway, where I lead circling groups and offer one-on-one coaching. You may find me here and there around Scandinavia and greater Europe leading, assisting, or attending various relational events.
Roots
I was raised by an intense, powerful father and a highly sensitive, emotions-forward mother. That combination, though often painful and confusing during childhood, helped me develop a certain capacity and appreciation for my own intensity and sensitivity. That blend is a cornerstone to who I am, how I lead, and how I show up in the world.
Over the last decade, I have plunged into various explorations of self and being, including; shadow work, internal family systems, family constellations, fiction writing, meditation, psychedelic therapy, energy work, shamanism, circling and surrendered leadership, and rock climbing. I am deeply inspired by the natural world, especially mountains and the ocean, and I try to disappear into the wild as often as I can.
Leading
I trained and certified through Transformation Connection, and I find relational practices to be unique and powerful playspaces for exploration and connection. My leadership in these spaces and in my coaching is rooted in two distinct branches: the power of ‘being with,’ and a deep trust in the innate intelligence of life. I am in awe of what happens when we surrender to that intelligence, and let it move through us and guide us–trusting that where it takes us is deeply connected and important, even when we can’t make sense of it.
These days, I find myself more and more drawn to collective consciousness and energetics, and witnessing what can happen when we tune in and bring our attention to this level of experience.
