On September 27, 2020, I participated in a Women at Work event hosted by my wonderful colleague, Ginna Christensen. Ginna founded Women at Work, an inspirational community of women who learn from and support one another on their journeys to fulfilling their greatest potential. Ginna and I shared our thoughts, experience, and insights for ways to get through, grow, and support one another during this challenging time of uncertainty and upheaval.

On September 22, 2020, I  presented on the topic of communication coaching and mediation to a group of professional mediators in the Los Angeles area. This interactive presentation  covered topics such as: What exactly is communication coaching? How is it similar and how is it different than mediation? Are there coaching skills and tools mediators can use to enrich their mediation practice? What are some opportunities for communication coaches and mediators to work together?present

On August 5, 2020, I led a 3 hour training on implicit bias for the Massachusetts chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Honestly looking at ourselves and how we, often unwittingly, perpetuate systemic racism in America, is an essential first step toward changing ourselves, our professions, our communities, and society.  Following a 1 hour interactive power point presentation, participants spent over an hour exploring the following questions in small group breakout sessions: 1) what are the 2 most meaningful