About Me

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Born in England and raised both in England and on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta, I have always been a leader with multiple interests, inexhaustible energy, and a delight in creativity. I love people and especially enjoy the roles of teacher and guide; nothing pleases me more than to be the midwife of an "Ah Ha" moment, a catalyst for meaningful change, and for a growth in awareness. ​As a faculty member at DePaul University, I was known as "The Great Motivator," a quality that to this day remains the hallmark of all areas of my life. I like to think of myself as constantly engaged in the Transformation of Consciousness -- both my own and that of others. 

In addition to a PhD in Theology from the University of Malta (1999), I have collected a variety of degrees and certificates: a B.A. (Hons.) in English from the University of Malta (1973); an M.A. (Summa Cum Laude) in English from DePaul University, Chicago (1976); a D.Min. in Poetry from the Graduate Theological Foundation, Indiana (1989); and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Claret Center, Chicago (1989).   I am also a Board Certified Life Coach (BCC), credentialed by The International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

 * Private practice as a Life Coach, Spiritual Director, Retreat Facilitator, Coach  Educator, and Writing Coach.

 * Author/ Publisher of Sunday BibleTalk, a weekly E-letter that focuses on the Sunday readings.

 * Presenter/ Liturgy Training & Formation, Archdiocese of Chicago.
* Owner, The Ministry Coaching Foundation

 * On faculty at the Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT)

 * On faculty at St. Xavier University, Chicago

More than ever, the world is in need of spiritual guidance. "Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold," wrote W.B. Yeats in the aftermath of WW I.  No matter how dire the predictions, I believe we have the choice to move beyond fear and apathy into a future of amazing possibilities.

A Professional Certified Coach (PCC-ICF), Board-Certified Coach (BCC), and Spiritual Director, I have 40+ years' experience offering inner guidance, retreats, and seminars; I hold a PhD in Theology from the University of Malta, Europe, and have published 14 books, including Mind-Shifting Imagery: Image Guidance for Life Coaches. I also publish Sunday BibleTalk, a weekly E-commentary on the Catholic Sunday liturgical readings. My new book, Unlocking Epiphany Moments: A Primer for Life Coaches and Other Inner Guides, was published by Collective Ink, UK, in 2025.

On faculty at The Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT), I primarily teach courses in the Christian track, including Ways of Sacred Listening, Creating Sacred Context, Coaching through Story, and Imagery and Spiritual Awakening. I have facilitated Implementary Mastery Sessions for Coaching.com since 2019, and in September 2023, I was honored to be featured on Coaching.com's "Coach Showcase." You can watch my presentation on YouTube: "Unlocking Epiphany Moments in Coaching."

Though I serve primarily in Christian contexts, I work with clients from every faith tradition as well as those without a formal religious affiliation. I am available for individual and group retreats, motivational seminars, and creativity workshops. My background uniquely positions me to assist teams explore their vision/mission, develop ministry skills, and extend their pastoral reach. From 2019-2023, I served as Director of Education for ThrivingTogether, an ICF Level One Ministerial Coach Training Program at The Catholic Theological Union, Chicago (CTU).

In 2023, I launched The Ministry Coaching Foundation to serve as a provider of ongoing coaching education and ministry formation. My ICF-accredited 40-hour, 4-module course, Transformational Coaching, has already graduated three cohorts of coaches. For details, please visit my website; ICF coaches can earn up to 40 CCEUs for attending all four modules. The course can also be used for educational hours by those seeking the ACC via the ICF-Portfolio track.

As a teacher and spiritual guide, I am committed to expanding consciousness and compassion through the inward journey; my goal is to assist spiritual seekers in connecting more deeply with their Divine Source, thereby helping them tap into the extraordinary capacities within. To this end, I work with individuals and teams who believe that it is possible to move beyond "bad news" and limiting circumstances to create a new reality, not only for humankind but for all creation; I encourage clients to rediscover the fire within, to rekindle their enthusiasm, and to re-commit to a life of service.

This journey always begins with the desire to move into a healthier, happier future. It involves "waking up" and daring to leave one's comfort zone; it entails identifying personal strengths and naming areas that might need development; it means discovering one's passions and designing a life that is both purposeful and fulfilling.

 CASD: Chicago Area Spiritual Directors

 ICF: International Coaching Federation (ICF Coach Educators,  

 ICF "CoachBock" Contributor, ICF Chicago Chapter)                 

 SDI: Spiritual Directors International

 ITMS: International Thomas Merton Society

 Coaching.com: Professional Facilitator

 NEA: National Education Association

Over the years, my range of interests has included teaching, spiritual direction, retreats, life coaching, writing coaching, public speaking coaching, relationship coaching, healing with the imagination, photography, motivational seminars, and teaching Argentine Tango! Each of these seemingly unrelated activities demands full active listening, mindfulness, responsive presence, and positive regard for the client; the breadth and depth of these interests require flexibility, creativity, and ongoing learning— all invaluable skills for any spiritual guide!