I’m so glad you’re here.

Hi, I’m Cara, certified coach and learning experience designer, and it is my joy to help people uncover who they are, what matters to them, and how to build meaningful lives they love.

But I didn’t always know that was my passion.

In my career I’ve been a teacher, designer, and manager. But no matter my job title, I’ve always been a coach. Whether as the unofficial counselor of my coworkers or fierce advocate for personalized student learning, my passion for helping people see and be the best versions of themselves has led my career journey. But I couldn’t always articulate that so clearly and often didn’t know how to unite all my interests into a job I loved.

I know firsthand how frustrating it can be to grasp your potential but not know where it fits professionally or how best to use it in your life. For years, I iterated and pivoted within my career to find a place where I could do work that fit my skills and my passions. It was through that decade of searching that I came to understand myself and my gifts - and ultimately - garnered the courage to create a path I knew was right for me.

It is my absolute privilege to coach people. I love getting to witness the fullness of who each client is and help them find their unique path. I still pinch myself that this is the ‘work’ I get to do! And I know that the same can be true for you. I can’t wait to meet you and help you move forward with your purpose (and perhaps, save you many, many years of searching!)

When not coaching, you can find me at a playground with my two active little boys, exploring a New England landscape with my husband, or dancing to jazz music while making chocolate chip pancakes in my kitchen. I am a proud Midwestern native and lover of deep conversation with friends and strangers alike. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Boston College and a Masters of Education with a learning science focus from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Read the full story about my search for career purpose here.

What People Are Saying

  • Alyse G.

    “I cannot say this forcefully enough: Cara is a truly gifted coach. She brought such strong presence, warmth and curiosity to our sessions that I felt completely at ease to explore my questions and goals. We defined my purpose and plans at a critical midlife transition point, and Cara helped me unpack deep questions as well as move forward with practical nuts-and-bolts strategies.”

  • Lauren B.

    “ Cara is intuitive and made me aware of how I was getting in my own way. She empowered me by reminding me of my strengths. I became more aware of how much my inner critic was still running the show. She reminded me of my essence and who I am, especially when I was struggling with overcoming challenges.”

  • Brianna K.

    “ I was making some big changes and even though it was really exciting, I was overwhelmed and occasionally unsure of myself. There is honestly nobody better than Cara to come alongside you in a transition. She listens to everything I say, and often what I’m not saying. She remembers my comments and ties together incredibly helpful insights from things I didn’t realize were related.”

Motivation comes from within — and I’m here to help you activate it.

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