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My Story: From Struggle to Relational Fitness

The core motivation behind my business, Clear Communication, is rooted in my journey of healing and self-discovery. For many years, I struggled to balance my desire for connection with my need for self-care. I often found myself caught in a cycle of self-judgment and passive silence, unable to advocate for my needs or express my emotions in healthy ways. This internal struggle made it difficult to connect with others and myself authentically.

My transformation began when I started exploring the principles of Authentic Relating. Through workshops, therapy, and genuine connection with others, I learned to listen to my needs, confront my fears, and step into vulnerability. This change was not an easy process; it required facing the painful stories I’d been telling myself for years and breaking through the barriers that kept me stuck. But by embracing these challenges, I found that self-advocacy and empathy are key to building meaningful, lasting relationships. I’ve learned that genuine connection comes from the courage to be vulnerable and honest—not just with others but with myself.

The lived experiences that have shaped my work today are deeply personal. From my struggles with self-love and self-criticism to the challenges of navigating relationships while honouring my needs, I’ve walked the path of emotional growth and healing. These experiences, background in secondary education, and training in mindfulness and nonviolent communication have equipped me with the tools to support others on their own journeys. I understand what it feels like to be stuck in patterns that prevent genuine connection. I know the power of compassion, self-acceptance, and clear communication in overcoming these obstacles.

Now, as a Clear Communication Specialist, I use the lessons I’ve learned to help others build emotional intelligence, improve their relationships, and deepen their capacity for empathy. Through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and my Relational Fitness program, I provide tools and frameworks for people to communicate more authentically, express their feelings and needs, and connect with others more meaningfully. My work empowers individuals to break free from the limitations of fear, judgment, and misunderstanding and create a world where empathy and authentic connection are at the forefront of all interactions.

Vision Mission Purpose Legacy

Vision – The Future I’m Working Toward

I envision a world where empathy, honesty, and emotional intelligence are the foundations of all relationships—personal, professional, and communal. In this world, people feel seen, heard, and supported to be their full selves. Communities are interdependent, sustainable, and built on attuned relationships where all intimacy is sacred and all voices matter. My vision is for safe, connected, thriving networks that hold space for growth, healing, and belonging.

Mission – What I’m Doing Now

I facilitate coaching, workshops, and shared spaces where people can grow their relational fitness through deep listening, clear self-expression, and curiosity-driven connection. Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and Authentic Relating (AR), I help individuals, teams, and communities develop emotional literacy, navigate conflict with care, and build resilient, heart-aligned relationships.

Purpose – Why I Do This Work

To create safe, empowering spaces where people can access and express their truth with clarity, compassion, and confidence. I support individuals in developing the tools of mindful communication so they can relate with authenticity, kindness, and presence—fostering a culture where collective wisdom, emotional expression, and attuned connection are honoured.

Legacy – The Impact I Want to Leave Behind

A connected, harmonious community where empathy is lived and practiced, where people are confident and kind in how they communicate, and where emotional safety supports freedom of expression. My legacy is a network of relationally fit individuals and groups who carry forward the tools and values of authentic communication, co-creating cultures of trust, respect, and genuine connection.