I work with senior leaders navigating the kind of complexity I managed as a diplomat: cross-cultural teams, high-stakes operations, emerging market challenges, and leading through uncertainty.

Who I Coach

• Executives managing international or cross-cultural teams

• Leaders expanding into emerging or unfamiliar markets

• Directors and VPs in high-stakes, uncertain environments

• Anyone navigating situations where traditional management frameworks don't work

What We Work On

• Building accountability in loyalty-based cultures

• Managing distributed teams across radical cultural differences

• Reducing operational risk in unpredictable environments

• High-stakes stakeholder management

• Leading through chaos and uncertainty

• Making sound decisions with incomplete information

• Protecting team morale in difficult conditions

My Background

I spent 15 years as a U.S. diplomat managing budgets up to $590 million and leading teams of 10-30 people across Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Zambia, and the Dominican Republic.

I navigated what most executives only read about in headlines:

• Managing accountability where Western frameworks fail

• Reducing financial risk in unstable environments

• Building high-performing teams across radical cultural differences

• Leading when traditional approaches collapse

I don't coach from theory or textbooks. I coach from real experience managing large-scale operations in environments where failure had serious consequences.

Coaching Programs

3-Month Executive Coaching

Investment: $3,500

• 6 bi-weekly 1-on-1 sessions (60 minutes each)

• Focused on your primary leadership challenge

• Email support between sessions for urgent questions

• Customized frameworks based on your specific situation

• Action plans and accountability after each session

Best for: Leaders facing a specific, urgent challenge who want focused support

6-Month Executive Coaching

Investment: $6,500

• 12 bi-weekly 1-on-1 sessions (60 minutes each)

• Work on multiple interconnected challenges

• Unlimited email support between sessions

• Quarterly progress reviews and strategy adjustments

• Priority scheduling and faster response times

• Access to frameworks and templates

Best for: Executives in major transitions or sustained high-complexity roles who need ongoing support

My Approach

We'll work on your specific challenges using frameworks proven in the world's toughest environments. Sessions are practical, action-oriented, and tailored to your context.

Whether you're:

• Entering unfamiliar markets where you don't know the cultural context

• Managing teams who understand the environment better than you do

• Making high-stakes decisions with incomplete information

• Leading through uncertainty when the usual playbook doesn't apply

If you're navigating complexity that feels overwhelming, let's talk. I've led through worse—and succeeded.

Ready to Work Together?

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