Background

A dedicated learner, Pamela has an eclectic background, having explored multiple disciplines. Passionate about delving into unknown territories, the last 17 years have found Pamela spending her time and energies on Coaching and training in this emerging field. A founding member of Coach U, Inc., a training program for professional coaches and the former COO and Vice President of this organization, she has also served as their Director of Training.

During her early work with Coach U, Inc., Pamela significantly contributed to the design, standards and systems development of their virtual training environment. Also, as an experienced speaker and trainer, she has facilitated hundreds of courses in both virtual and live settings.

An experienced Executive Coach, with clients in both private and public sector business, her clients have also included artists, educators, entrepreneurs and small business owners; as eclectic a mix as her various studies. She has owned her own business and managed others. She can consult on organizational development, manage a corporate team, or coach around leadership development.

Pamela is also competent in developing curriculum, articulation standards and matriculation policies. Her work for coaching in this area has been her contributions to the development of the certification standards, criteria and competencies for the art and science of professional Coaching (for/via the International Coach Federation--ICF). She has also served as a global board member and President of this organization.

Education

Pamela is a graduate of California Polytechnic University, with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science; California State University, Fullerton with a Masters Degree in Performance & Directing and is a graduate of Coach U, Inc. She is recognized as a Master Certified Coach (MCC), as well as a Professional Mentor Coach that provides supervision for coaches in development. She has also studied at the doctoral level at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Languages

English (native), Farci (conversational), French (conversational), Spanish (conversational).

Personal Development

With over 25 years of martial arts training (Shao Lin Kung Fu & Tai Chi Chuan), Pamela enjoys exploring both the inner and the outer world of living. She also delights in playing the concert grand harp that sits by her office desk and hiking with her husband Michael, children, grandchildren and two dynamic beagles.