
Timeline
About me
Founder @ Paragon | Deal-Making and Organizational Transformation | Boosting Productivity through Business Coaching | Expert in Strategic Planning and Negotiations | Business Partner
Education

Heidelberg university
-Postgraduate training
Emory university - goizueta business school
-Master of business administration - mba
Experience

Emory university, school of medicine
Jan 2006 - Jan 2010Senior Associate Director, Programs
Jan 2007 - Jan 2010Director of Business Development
Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

Paragon better you
Jan 2010 - May 2024Principal of wellness & lifestyle improvement programs
Brain space
Jul 2011 - nowFounder @ brain spaceAt Brain Space, I lead our mission to provide the highest quality mental fitness coaching for both individuals and businesses. With a foundation grounded in extensive academic research and practical experience, I’ve developed programs that integrate scientific knowledge with innovative mental wellness strategies. My role encompasses:Personalized Coaching: Offering tailored sessions to help individuals reduce anxiety, manage stress, enhance mental clarity, and promote overall well-being.Corporate Programs: Designing and delivering specialized programs for businesses that foster a culture of mental wellness. These programs empower leaders and teams to handle stress, make effective decisions, and boost productivity and creativity.Leadership Development: Providing mental fitness coaching specifically tailored for C-suite executives and business leaders, ensuring impactful results that drive sustainable success.Team Building: Implementing strategies to enhance team dynamics, communication, and collaboration, resulting in improved morale and performance.Workshops and Training: Conducting workshops and training sessions on mindfulness, stress management, and mental fitness techniques.Innovative Approaches: Continuously researching and integrating the latest advancements in mental wellness and behavioral science to offer cutting-edge solutions.Under my leadership, Brain Space has become a trusted partner for those seeking to achieve a balanced, fulfilling, and successful life. By focusing on both the conscious and subconscious aspects of the mind, we help clients unlock their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Show less

Paragon corporate wellness
Jul 2012 - nowCeo & founderAt Paragon Corporate Wellness, we understand that each organization is unique, requiring distinctive strategies to encourage wellness among its employees. Leveraging our extensive experience and industry-leading expertise, we offer bespoke wellness plans designed to promote a healthier, more engaged, and more productive workplace.Our customized wellness programs are tailored to address the specific health needs and goals of your workforce. We draw from a broad array of wellness components, including physical fitness, nutrition counseling, stress management, preventative care education, and more, to design a comprehensive wellness strategy that seamlessly aligns with your corporate culture and objectives.Paragon Corporate Wellness embraces a holistic vision of health and well-being. Our programs are meticulously designed, tailored to the needs of personal training and lifestyle coaching, with the goal of nurturing a positive work environment. Our approach includes personalized coaching with 1:1 virtual appointment, where we collaborate with clients to set individual goals and offer support tailored to their unique starting points.Through our tailor-made wellness solutions, we strive to empower employees to take charge of their health, thereby driving overall productivity and morale, reducing healthcare costs, and fostering a culture of wellness that is a competitive advantage in today's business landscape. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Certified clinical hypnotherapy instructor
Icbch professional hypnosis board
Integrative wellness therapist
International association of healthcare practitioners
Brain coach
Amen clinics, inc.
Brain longevity specialist
Alzheimer's research and prevention foundation
Certified organizational development coach
International coaching federation
Certified clinical hypnotherapist
International board of hypnotherapy
Cranio-sacral therapist
Upledger institute international
Ryt 500
Yoga alliance.webp)
Body-mind therapist
Academy of integrative health & medicine (aihm)
Trauma center trauma sensitive yoga facilitator
Center for trauma & embodiment at jri
Mind-body therapist
Four winds global foundation
Professional certified coach (pcc)
Wainwright global inc.
Certified holistic therapist
International association of professional coaches, counselors, and therapists
Somatic attachment therapy certificate
The embody lab
Integrative somatic trauma therapy
The embody lab
Rpyt
Yoga alliance
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