ABOUT
ME

My professional path hasn't been entirely conventional. After graduating from Rutgers University, I worked briefly at Christie's auction house in New York City before establishing Ashland Equestrian, which has been based in Ocala, Florida, since 2007. Running an equestrian business has meant doing a little bit of everything, from developing horses and coaching riders to managing a farm and solving the many challenges that come with it.

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I've competed at the elite level of three-day eventing for more than two decades, and I'm still actively involved in the sport. My interest in performance psychology grew out of my experiences as an athlete and coach. I wanted to better understand why some people perform consistently under pressure, how we respond to setbacks, and what helps us realize our potential. That curiosity eventually led me back to graduate school, where my studies expanded to include human performance and leadership, and ultimately to the creation of Empower Performance Coaching.

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Today, I work with athletes, coaches, and professionals, as well as others seeking to perform more effectively, develop their leadership capabilities, or navigate personal and professional challenges with greater confidence and clarity. Although the contexts may differ, many of the underlying questions are remarkably similar: How do we manage pressure and uncertainty? How can we become more effective in what we do?

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When I'm not working, I enjoy life at the farm with my partner, Billy, our two border collies, and a rather grumpy orange tabby barn cat.