Back in the late 1980’s I founded a manufacturing business with a focus on sustainability, local sourcing and production, and main street retailers. For almost 30 years I led this wonderful and complex organization with several different geographical locations and a diverse team of employees. From a small home business I built Bummis (pronounced Bum-eez) into a respected brand that distributed reusable diapering products all over the world. Read about 5 important lessons I learned from the diaper business in my blog!
Over time, I learned to lead people in the organization from a more heart-centred perspective that brings out the best in others and helps them work together in an engaged and connected way. I found a surprising amount of joy in the role of leadership as well as a sense of overwhelming responsibility. Read about my journey in leadership here.
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Later I returned to school and obtained an MA in human systems (organizational development, group processes, leading sustainable change, and coaching) in order to expand my toolkit. My work since then has been with all types of organizations: small to medium-sized businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, government agencies, etc. Please take a look at these brief discussions of projects I have done to see how I work with organizations (coming soon).
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I have researched, studied, mentored, and practiced coaching both informally at Bummis as well as more formally in the past few years. Coaching is a phenomenal way of empowering people and change, and I find myself using it more and more in daily life and work - it is a way of being that helps us approach others with curiosity and respect, and to be helpful. To know more about my coaching work -check out what some of my clients have said.
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Apart from my work and studies, I have an ocean of life experience: children and grandchildren, a long marriage, and a big friendly and loving Greek family. I have accompanied several precious folks through the process of dying, and lived through both turmoil and grace with my loved ones - breaking open and deepening my heart's experience as I went.
I have spent a lifetime learning and reflecting deeply on how to help humans and human systems thrive and grow. I’d love to help inspire and empower you and/or your organization.
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