Experienced Portland Career Guidance
Tap into my 18 years of successful corporate experience, my Masters degree education in Counseling Psychology, and my training as a Life Coach. Plus, access my wide network of professional contacts in the Portland-Vancouver area that can help you investigate almost any career option.
Before my own mid-life career transition, I managed training and human resource development functions in a number of local firms, including First Security Bank and Intel. In 1993, I decided to tackle a life-long dream to become a career development counselor so that I could help others do what they love, and love what they do.
My background in the corporate world in the Portland, Oregon-area provides me with “road-tested” insights into the local job market, and how the hiring process really works in local organizations.
This New York Times article is right on target!
This recent article titled “The Incalculable Value of Finding a Job You Love” speaks so well to the work I do as a career development professional.
Professionalism
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics adopted by the Oregon State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. I also actively participate in numerous local professional organizations, and I regularly attend continuing education courses and professional conferences.
Education & Training
Lewis and Clark College – Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Academy for Coaching Excellence
– Mastering Life’s Energies
– Being Coach
– Advanced Coaching
– Life’s Work and Purpose
– Training Assistant
Enneagram Worldwide – Enneagram Professional Training Program – Certified Instructor
Association for Psychological Type – numerous courses including Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator Expanded Analysis Report
Professional Memberships
Employee Assistance Professional Association (EAPA)
Columbia River Chapter of EAPA
National Career Development Association
Oregon Career Development Association
International Enneagram Association
Enneagram Professionals Association (EPA) – Founder – local chapter of Certified Enneagram Instructors
If you are ready to make a career change, contact me about setting up your introductory career guidance session today!
