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    • Welcome
    • About Me
    • The Why
    • Our Services
    • The Meridian Room
    • Contact Me
True North  Direction
  • Welcome
  • About Me
  • The Why
  • Our Services
  • The Meridian Room
  • Contact Me

About Me

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My Story

For more than 30 years, I have worked at the intersection of leadership, operations, technology, and transformation.


Throughout my career, I have helped organizations improve performance, navigate change, build stronger teams, and create systems that support sustainable growth. My work has spanned consulting leadership, operational excellence, marketing technology, client delivery, process improvement, and organizational strategy.


At the same time, life has taught me that success is not measured solely by outcomes.


Some of my greatest lessons have come through uncertainty, loss, reinvention, and the relationships that have shaped who I am.


Those experiences have strengthened my belief that leadership is ultimately a human practice. Behind every strategy, system, process, and technology are people seeking clarity, connection, and purpose.


That belief became the foundation for The North Star Co.


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Why I Created The North Star Co.

The North Star Co. was created as a place where leadership and humanity meet.

It brings together the lessons I've learned from leading teams, supporting clients, building operational frameworks, mentoring professionals, and navigating life's inevitable transitions.


My goal is simple:


To help people and organizations move forward with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence.


Sometimes that work involves operational strategy and 

organizational effectiveness.


Sometimes it involves leadership development, change readiness, or emerging technologies such as AI and automation.


Sometimes it begins with reflection, self-awareness, and creating space to reconnect with what matters most.


All of these paths lead back to the same destination:


Meaningful growth.

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The North Star Co.


The North Star Co. is built around four interconnected areas of focus:


Operational Clarity


Helping organizations strengthen delivery, governance, processes, and sustainable growth.


Leadership Alignment


Supporting leaders as they navigate change, communication, decision-making, and team development.


AI Architecture & Human-Centered Automation


Exploring practical, human-centered approaches to intelligent systems, governance, adoption, and workflow design.


The Meridian Room


A growing collection of frameworks, insights, resources, and thought leadership at the intersection of humanity and leadership. Inspired by the idea of realignment and purposeful direction, 


The Meridian Room serves as the intellectual heart of The North Star Co., offering frameworks, insights, resources, and thought leadership at the intersection of humanity and leadership.

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What Guides My Work


The principles that guide my work are simple:


  • Authentic leadership 
  • Compassion and respect 
  • Curiosity and continuous learning 
  • Operational excellence 
  • Meaningful human connection 
  • Sustainable growth 


I believe strong leadership creates space for people to do their best work.


I believe technology should support people, not replace them.


I believe growth is most powerful when it aligns with our values.


And I believe we all benefit when we create communities where people feel seen, supported, and able to contribute.



Whether you're here as a leader, a learner, a fellow traveler, or someone navigating change, welcome.

I'm glad you're here.


Explore The Meridian Room, discover practical resources, or connect with me on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.


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