Pressing Play on Purpose: Lessons From a Second-Career Coach

Stepping into this next chapter of my professional life has been one of the most meaningful transitions of my career.

Although I recognized coaching as my long-term purpose back in 2014, it took another decade of leadership experience, and a fair amount of spiritual growth, to become the coach I expect myself to be today.

What I’ve learned over the years is that effective coaching isn’t simply about frameworks or tools. It’s about having lived through the kinds of decisions and pressures leaders face every day. After more than twenty years in executive leadership, I’ve experienced the challenges of leading large teams, navigating uncertainty, and making high-stakes choices. That lived experience is what allows a coach to build real connection, and connection is often what unlocks meaningful leadership development.

Today I’m honored to serve executives, high-performing professionals, and individuals in transition who are working through clarity around career direction, leadership growth, post-career purpose, and strategic decision-making. These are moments where guidance matters; and where the right coaching relationship can accelerate progress.

And I’ll say this plainly: I’m incredibly proud of my clients.

Every single one of them has chosen to engage deeply, think intentionally, and do the hard work required for meaningful change. Watching leaders identify their strengths, align with their “swim lane,” and take bold action on the “big rock” they want to move is nothing short of inspiring. Their transformation isn’t accidental—it’s earned.

A common thread among these high-performing leaders is their willingness to slow down long enough to think. That deliberate pause leads to better-informed decisions and more intentional leadership. Coaching creates velocity—but the kind that moves in the right direction, rather than the familiar “fire/aim/ready” approach many of us learned early in our careers.

So it’s worth asking:

How intentional is your own pre-planning?

How strategic is the path you’re designing for yourself, your team, or your organization?

If you, or your leaders, are looking to elevate performance in a way that aligns with your own design, let’s press play.

You drive.

There’s freedom in that. There’s clarity in that. And there’s nothing quite like partnering with a coach who’s walked a similar road and is deeply invested in your success.

For me, this work isn’t just a profession, it’s the epitome of second-half purpose.

Ready to press play on your next chapter?

Request a complimentary discovery call today and explore how executive coaching can elevate your leadership, career, or team performance.