Hello, and welcome to BrainTrust. Work/life coaching is a powerful process. It is a privilege for me to get to know my clients in such a personal way. Everyone is different in the quest for a better life. I've worked with artists, business executives, teams, students, and entrepreneurs—some folks take immediate action and see results very quickly, while others need more time to fully realize what they want. No one particular way is better than another—the journey is unique to each person, and my approach is customized for each individual client. If there is a gap between where you are, and where you'd like to be in your work/life, these are some areas I can help you with:
Clarify issues • Identify and attain goals • Increase productivity • Improve relationship skills • Navigate a major work/life change • Design structure and support to help you maximize your work/life model • Write business plans and documents • Create a branded marketing package • Provide accountability.

I graduated from the University of Vermont in 1979. After gaining employment experience in government (U.S.Mint), corporate (E.F. Hutton), and privately held business, I knew I wanted to be my own boss. I have been a working entrepreneur since 1984, when I began my first company, PrimeTime (DanMar, Inc.), providing private educational and resource services for families. I was a nervous newlywed shopping my business plan around to banks that wanted our new home as collateral! I took big risks for this business and ran it successfully for 23 years aided by a very talented staff. My staff was so great at running the daily PrimeTime operation that I was able to start BrainTrust Business Consulting, LLC in 1996 to provide expert guidance to executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals in creating powerful 360° work/life plans.

Avocationally, I am a published food writer, a La Varenne trained chef, and love to ride the rocks on my mountain bike. In the past few years I've been lucky enough to complete the world's toughest bicycle HillClimb Race up Mt. Washington, three times. I'm Mom to three college-student daughters; and, for 25 years, married to Jeff Dannies, a terrific guy and Financial Planner with Smith Barney. Please feel free to Contact me when you are ready to explore YOUR business ideas and the possibilities for a powerful 360° work/life plan!