My journey to coaching is deeply personal, shaped by my own experiences of growing up with a stutter and navigating the challenges—and breakthroughs—that came with it.

My journey: Growing through stuttering

For much of my childhood, I waited for the day my stutter would disappear. When it didn’t, I embarked on a long and often frustrating journey, including intensive speech therapy that left me feeling like I had failed when fluency didn’t last.

What I didn’t realize then was that addressing the surface mechanics of speech wasn’t enough. True transformation required also addressing the deeply ingrained thoughts and emotions tied to stuttering.

The deeper work—understanding and healing the emotional and psychological blocks tied to stuttering—was what I truly needed. It was this realization that shifted my focus from waiting to “outgrow” stuttering to growing through it.

Over time, I learned that struggling against stuttering wasn’t the answer. Instead, embracing my stutter as part of my story allowed me to develop a stronger sense of self—and, in turn, greater ease and flow in my speech. This shift is at the heart of The Happy Stutterer.

The Happy Stutterer: A different perspective

My younger self scoffed at the idea of being a “happy stutterer.” Back then, I believed that happiness and stuttering couldn’t coexist—that if I could only just stop stuttering, then I would finally be happy. It felt incomprehensible to pair those two words together.

But here’s what I’ve learned: Being happy doesn’t mean everything is perfect because I don't stutter. True happiness means embracing imperfections and defining success on your own terms.

Happiness isn’t a destination—it’s a choice we make as we navigate the journey. For some, that might involve working toward increased fluency, but it’s never a requirement. What matters most is changing your relationship with stuttering and what true hapiness means to you.

Why I became a coach

In 2021 after nine months of training, I became a certified professional coach to bridge the gap I saw in traditional stuttering treatment. While speech therapy focuses on techniques for fluency, I focus on the inner work: overcoming fear, building confidence, and aligning with your authentic self.

My coaching combines personal experience, tools from personal development, and a passion for helping others live with greater ease and flow. I’ve discovered that true change happens not by fighting stuttering but by embracing and understanding it.

Stuttering isn’t just a challenge; it’s also a teacher, offering insights into our inner world. By shifting focus from what’s “wrong” and needs fixing, to building on your strengths, profound transformation is possible.

My philosophy

Through coaching, I help clients move beyond the struggle with stuttering to thrive. This process isn’t about perfect fluency but about reducing the emotional charge stuttering holds and embracing your authentic self. Together, we focus on:

• Mindset shifts: Transforming self-talk and beliefs.
• Emotional awareness: Understanding the inner factors influencing speech.
• Practical strategies: Creating environments and habits that encourage ease and confidence.
  
  

Who I work with

• You’ve had speech therapy (recently or in the past) but still struggle to use the tools and techniques out in the real world. Coaching can help you get clarity on why it's not working, as there are most likely other factors impacting your speech.
  
• You're already working with a speech therapist, but they might not understand stuttering deeply. Stuttering treatment responds to many different types of approaches — and coaching is a great compliment to achieving your speaking goals.
  
• It may have been a while since you’ve had speech therapy and searching for a different solution. If what you're looking for is motivation, support and accountability, then coaching will be a great fit for you.

A little bit about me

When I’m not coaching or podcasting, you’ll find me immersed in a good book or exploring creative pursuits that keep my curiosity alive. My passion for learning and personal growth has led me to explore topics like neuroscience, mindfulness, self-esteem, and more—all of which inform my coaching practice.