outdoor education and leadership
Over twenty years of teaching in the outdoors has taught me leadership skills that transfer directly to business.
Lead from everywhere, and let others shine.
Build relationships.
Set people up for success. Meet them where they are and give them the tools to exceed their goals.
Be resilient, expect the unexpected, and stay calm when things go wrong.
Don't be afraid to fail. Sometimes we learn the best lessons from falling down.
CURRICULUM VITAE | leadership
Ski Instructor at Telluride Ski Resort (USA) and Turoa Ski Field (NZ)
1999 - 2022 | Telluride, CO, USA and Ohakune, New Zealand
PSIA Level 3 Ski, AASI Level 2 Snowboard, and Children’s Accredited Instructor
My job as an instructor required me to understand the learning processes of any age and the developmental/ physical changes that allow us to ski and snowboard. I also needed to manage the safety of all my students, no matter their age or ability. I developed life-long relationships with many of my clients with whom I continue to keep in contact.
Field Instructor at NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School)
2007 - 2017 | Lander, WY, USA
As a former field instructor, myself and my co-instructors led groups of 10-15 students for 30-day long remote wilderness expeditions. With a focus on leadership, we taught and assessed a full outdoor education, leadership, and environmental curriculum. From Leave No Trace to cooking, from group dynamics to risk management, I mentored my students to meet – and exceed – the goals they set for themselves at the start of the course.
Trip Director at Wilderness Ventures
2004 - 2007 | Jackson, WY, USA
I led and managed outdoor adventure trips in the US and Europe. These trips included everything: backpacking, climbing, sea kayaking, white water rafting (day and overnight) and/ or mountain climbing. I managed every aspect of the trip, from the kids’ safety to sub-contractor coordination, as well as office paperwork and trip finances.