“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” Eric Hoffer

I embrace life-long learning. Practical Leadership is persistent about change because I want to thrive  and be a key resource for you.

About Me

I started Practical Leadership in 1998 after a 20-year career where I specialized in human resources, training and organization development. I am a strategist with passion and skills for building stronger organizations by aligning employees, teams and leaders around smart strategy for optimal results.

Practical Leadership helps organizations with strategic planning, human resource planning, performance management systems and talent development programs. I know that strategy is essential for growth, change is inevitable, and learning can be meaningful, measurable and enjoyable. We make that happen!

I have had wonderful opportunities to work in growing businesses in a variety of roles such as human resource director, human resource partner, performance consultant, vice president of education and employee development, and vice president of human resources and communications. I earned a Bachelor of Individualized Studies from the University of Minnesota and later, a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN.

As part of my commitment to the community, I was a Mentor in the MN Organization Development Network Mentoring Program. I am an active member in several professional associations. I recently served on the Board of the SHIFT organization and have served on the ATD-GTC Board. For several years I was a volunteer career development instructor for WomenVenture, a non-profit career and business development services center. This organization generously recognized my service with their Volunteer of the Year award.