About
In my professional life I am a leadership coach and facilitator focused on supporting the growth of confident leaders and effective teams.
Values-driven work is my calling. I’ve worked in nonprofit organizations with missions ranging from the arts to community building to higher education. Along the way I’ve tackled administrative challenges big and small and found my true passion in staff development - ultimately leading me to coaching.
I am an ICF and Clifton Strengths Certified Coach focused on helping individuals accomplish meaningful change in their lives — both professionally and personally. After spending over twenty years in nonprofit and higher education administration, I am shifting my focus to help the individuals central to the success of these organizations.
The passion that fueled my accomplishments in a career in nonprofit world is the same passion that inspires me to encourage and support others who are chasing similar goals.
The pandemic forced me outdoors where I reconnected with a part of me I had somehow abandoned over the last two decades. I now spend my free time outside in my garden, exploring nature, and taking walks. These moments bring balance and clarity to the hectic pace of modern life.
I chose the name Adamah as a personal reminder of the power of nature, my responsibility to treat the earth with respect, and the vital role of the natural world to a healthy body and mind. Time outdoors grounds me. It acts as a counterbalance to the stresses of everyday life. It allows me to recenter, refocus, and devote my newfound energy to things that excite and move me.
Recent research confirms the mental, physical, emotional, and social benefits. Most of us don't need a scientific study to confirm that stepping outside makes us feel good. (If you do want to see the research, check out the resources section.) If you can't get outside, looking out a window or listening to nature sounds provides similar results.
Education and Certifications
BA, Interdisciplinary Humanities, Michigan State University
MA, Arts Administration, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
International Executive MBA, Georgetown University
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
Certificate in Professional Coaching, George Mason University
ACC, ICF Certified Coach
Clifton Strengths Certified Coach
Certified Adaptive Leadership™ Facilitator
University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener and Composter
Certified Sivananda Yoga Instructor
Additional Offerings
Outdoor Coaching
Nature Immersion Experiences
Nature Immersion Experiences
I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. By identifying and working towards their goals, my clients are able to unlock their full potential and create a life they love. When nature is invited into the coaching space, whether in a "walk and talk" session or just by gazing out the window, new insights emerge. Let's discuss if this option is right for you.
Nature Immersion Experiences
Nature Immersion Experiences
Nature Immersion Experiences
In addition to coaching and facilitating, I offer nature-inspired immersion experiences to help you reconnect with nature and improve your overall wellbeing. Spending time in nature is proven to reduce stress, lower heart rate, increase creativity, offer a wider perspective on life, and more. I invite you to spend a couple hours and feel the benefits for yourself.
Facilitation
Nature Immersion Experiences
Facilitation
The usual meeting in a windowless room where participants stay glued to their seats for hours are a thing of the past. I employ a range of modalities that facilitate learning through engaging activities that reinforce material, invite creativity, and encourage relationship-building. We can even take it outside!
Consulting
Nature Immersion Experiences
Facilitation
With over two decades of management experience, master's degrees in business and arts administration, and a home base in the metro Washington, DC area, I support clients working in nonprofits, the private sector, higher education, and government.