Pam is passionate about helping singles discover who they are, what they want, and empowering them to turn their dreams into reality. She is a professionally trained certified life and business coach. She earned the designation of Certified Professional Coach when she graduated from the world renowned Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), which is accredited by the International Coach Federation. Pam is a founding Ambassador for iPEC’s Life Potentials Training, approved by the National Association of Social Workers and by California’s Board of Behavioral Science to provide 27 CEU’s for Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. Pam is a member of the International Coach Federation and strictly adheres to their standards and code of ethics. In additional to her iPEC training, Pam completed the Singles Relationship Training Program, for experienced helping professionals, at the Relationship Coaching Institute (RCI). As a Singles Relationship Coach, she is an active Professional Member of RCI.
Pam’s Relationship Story
“Today, I am a happily married woman. When I married my “ex-husband” (ugh, I never thought I’d ever be using that word!) I didn’t know or love myself, what I wanted out of life, how to have open honest communication or how to set boundaries. On top of that, I married a man who didn’t share my values. That was a recipe for disaster. How did that happen? I was clueless. Values didn’t even enter into the equation. It was nine years before I successfully remarried. During those difficult years, I learned a lot about myself and relationships in general. I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned and helping others find fulfilling relationships, while utilizing best practices from my extensive coach training.”
Transition
Pam enjoys helping mid-life men and women move positively through challenging times into new territory in their lives. Pam has piloted through transitions in her own life including: divorced and raising her child alone, caring for her elderly ailing mother, successful remarriage, small business entrepreneurship and major career changes. Through years of self-development Pam has learned to use life’s challenges as learning experiences to live positively in the present. Making the transition from the business world to coaching was natural for Pam. Over the years, friends and colleagues would often come to her when they had challenges in their work or personal lives. Pam is passionate about combining her areas of expertise and experience in coaching to help people make triumphant transitions in their own lives.
Business
During Pam’s 30+ year diverse business background she has experienced success in marketing/human resources/employee relations for two San Francisco Bay Area corporations, small business entrepreneurship in the Sierra Nevada mountains,working for a nonprofit organization, project management and as a Realtor®. She understands the day-to-day demands of small business ownership/management, what it takes to survive in the corporate world, and the challenges of working as an independent contractor. Through these opportunities Pam fine-tuned the important people skills necessary to maintain positive relationships with co-workers, employees and customers. She brings her vast first-hand business experience, which includes conducting seminars and teaching classes, together with the latest coaching practices to assist her clients. Pam has a natural ability to connect with people on a personal level whether coaching one-or-one or speaking to large audiences, and enjoys conducting workshops and speaking pro bono for nonprofits.
Personal Passions
Pam loves the outdoors. She lives on acreage amongst tall pines and oaks with her best friend Paul – who is also her husband! When Pam and Paul aren’t playing with their bundle of energy, Welsh Terrier Reilly, they enjoy gardening, kayaking, golfing and classic cars. Pam’s absolute favorite thing is to spend time with her beautiful entrepreneur daughter.
In Pam’s spare time she’s an avid reader. Being a speed reader she averages about one to two books per week. If there was time, she’d be reading more! Pam is a life-long learner and thrives on personal development. On the creative side Pam has performed on stage in dinner theaters, enjoys writing both fiction & nonfiction, and finds true passion in public speaking.
Pam is a leader at Toastmasters International. She served as the 2009-2010 Area 63 Governor for Division F, District 39 of Toastmasters International. She is currently the President of Diamond Club Toastmasters in Citrus Heights California, and Vice President of Education of her home club, Placer’s Gold Toastmasters in Auburn, CA. As president of Placer’s Gold Toastmaster for the 2010-2011 Toastmasters year, she lead her club to President’s Distinguished Status. She’s proud to be an active member of Toastmasters and has achieved both the Advanced Communicator Silver designation in the communication program, and the Advanced Leader Bronze designation in the leadership program. Pam won 2nd Place in the District 39, Division H, Area 83 2011 International Speech Contest. She has received training from World Champions of Public Speaking Darren LaCroix, Craig Valentine, Ed Tate, and award winning professional speaker Patricia Fripp. Pam enjoys giving speeches on a regular basis. Pam’s enthusiasm and sense of humor make her a highly entertaining speaker.