Lydia is passionate about uncovering the brilliance in others and helping leaders bring out the best in themselves and their teams. An author, speaker, facilitator, and executive coach, she draws on a remarkably diverse career to guide individuals and organizations toward cultures of engagement, performance, and purpose.

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Lydia began her professional journey in the world of finance as a stockbroker and venture capital project manager before feeling called to roles of deeper human connection. She went on to serve as a hospice chaplain and pastor, experiences that gave her profound insight into courage, compassion, and what truly matters in times of challenge and change. Blending this background with her training in leadership and organizational development, Lydia has spent the last two decades helping leaders transform their workplaces into thriving, high-performing, and even joyful environments.

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Lydia completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA and earned her master’s degree at San Francisco Theological Seminary, with additional training through the Coaches Training Institute and SHRM’s Certified Professional program. She lives in the Sierra Nevada foothills with her husband, Jon, their dogs, and their five young adult children who come and go.

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