About Me
- Entrepreneur
- TEDx Speaker
- Published Author
I’ve built my career at the intersection of business strategy, leadership, and communication—not just studying it, but living it.
From co-founding a successful business to taking the TEDx stage, my journey has been about turning insights into action and helping others do the same.
WHAT DRIVES ME
I believe that the right insights, paired with the right communication, can transform teams, careers, and businesses. Whether through research, leadership development, or storytelling, my mission is to help professionals communicate with clarity, lead with confidence, and embrace change fearlessly.
My career has taken me across Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, and global markets, all of which shaped the work I do today. My passion for understanding human behavior, decision-making, and leadership dynamics led me to:
✅ Earn degrees from Yale University and the University of Chicago, where I developed a deep understanding of business strategy, leadership, and organizational behavior.
✅ Co-found Cadence Communications & Research, a firm that has made the Inc. 500/5000 list of fastest-growing companies three times
✅ Deliver a TEDx Talk on the power of micro-risks in overcoming fear and unlocking personal growth.
✅ Co-author a widely recognized book on management consulting, translated into Chinese, Russian, and Hungarian.
✅ Coach and train leaders to navigate high-stakes communication and leadership challenges.
ENTREPRENEUR
I co-founded Cadence Communications & Research in 2008 to help companies make smarter decisions about their markets, messaging, and strategy. Over the years, Cadence has worked with Fortune 500 firms and biotech companies to bring life-saving treatments to market.
Cadence Communications & Research
Recognition & Impact
✅ Named to the Inc. 500/5000 list three times.
✅ Healthcare-focused firm specializing in medical communications, market research and consulting services.
✅ Working with a broad client base ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-up organizing to bring innovative, life-saving medicines to the market
TEDx SPEAKER
Embracing Micro-Risks for a Life You are Meant to Live
We are not born with a fear of failure—we are taught it. In my TEDx talk, I share my deeply personal journey of how fear shaped my decisions from childhood to adulthood.
I talk about how a life-altering accident forced me to challenge everything I thought I knew about success, risk, and failure—and how that moment became the catalyst for change. Through my story, I introduce the concept of embracing discomfort, taking action despite fear, and reframing failure can unlock growth, confidence, and a purpose driven life.
If you’ve ever held back because of the question “What if I fail?”, this talk is for you. But more importantly, it's about discovering what happens when we shift our mindset and ask "What if I succeed?"
“Living a life simply avoiding failure is to live a life less than what you were meant for.”
PUBLISHED AUTHOR
Management Consulting:
A Complete Guide to the Industry
Management Consulting: A Complete Guide to the Industry (Wiley, 1999 & 2002) was a valued resource for professionals entering the consulting world. Designed for both aspiring and experienced consultants, the book provides an in-depth look at the industry — from its history and major players to how to position yourself, land a job, and navigate the competitive consulting landscape.
A major focus of the book was to focus on mastering the case interview with numerous case study questions, detailed frameworks, and insider tips to help candidates excel in consulting job interviews.
The book has been translated into Chinese, Russian, and Hungarian.
BEYOND BUSINESS:
WHAT KEEPS ME INSPIRED!
I believe that growth isn’t just about careers—it’s about living fully. Outside of work, I’m always looking for ways to challenge myself, explore new ideas, and enjoy life.
Family, friends, travel and an endless amount of laughter are what fuel me.