With over 30 years of experience working with global companies—spanning startups, mid-stage, Fortune 500 giants, and non-profits—I've guided leaders to take their impact to the next level at any stage of growth. My proven strength in coaching entrepreneurs and CEOs to become better leaders, think more strategically, create high-performing teams, foster future-friendly cultures, and deliver compelling presentations—including several high-profile IPO roadshows—earned me praise from one client as “one of Silicon Valley’s best-kept secrets.”

I’ve taught leadership and coached entrepreneurs at Singularity University and developed Level UP, the leadership curriculum for the Global Startup Program. I was one of the founding coaches for the Nasdaq Milestone Maker program, helping late-early to mid-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses to the next level. I’ve also taught Facing Challenge, Navigating Change: Leadership and The Hero’s Journey, an 8-week course at Stanford University using Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey as a framework to explore mindsets and skillsets for leading yourself and others on a heroic journey in business and in life.

I have Stage IV prostate cancer. At the time of my diagnosis in November 2017, the five-year survival rate was less than 10 percent. I'm approaching the end of Standard of Care, treatments with known benefits, and have few good options.

When I was diagnosed, I thought, “Why me?” Then I realized I was asking the wrong question. A better question was, “What am I going to make cancer mean for me?” I decided it was my teacher. And it’s taught me a lot.

One of the things it has taught me is that love is the most important thing in life. And not to be afraid to say, “I love you”—and not to wait to say it.

I love you. That’s why I’m giving away my life’s work. Read on.