Why did you first step into mentorship or coaching?

After leaving an unhealthy relationship and a workplace where my voice was no longer heard, I stood at a crossroads: rebuild with purpose, or stay small. I chose the former.

For years, I’d been the person people turned to when things felt foggy or overwhelming; the one who could see the bigger picture, simplify the chaos, and help them believe in themselves again. But it wasn’t until I rebuilt my own life and career that I truly understood the power of having someone in your corner who can hold both strategy and care.

Mentorship became the natural next step and Disco Rodeo Consulting was born. It’s where my systems brain and my heart for people meet. I love helping others reconnect with who they are as leaders, untangle what’s holding them back, and find the kind of calm, confident momentum I fought so hard to claim for myself.

 What philosophy or values guide how you mentor others?

My philosophy is simple: human first, always. Mentorship isn’t about perfection or pretending to have all the answers. It’s about honesty, curiosity, and genuine care.

I lead with authenticity because trust is built when people feel safe to show up as they are. I’m values-led in every interaction, helping people reconnect with their own ‘why’ so the decisions they make feel aligned, not forced. And I believe real growth happens when people feel respected, supported, and clear, not rushed or overwhelmed.

For me, mentorship is about holding that balance: practical strategy in one hand, and belief in the person in the other. When those foundations are in place, everything flows.

Tell us about a mentee/client transformation you're proud of.

Shaun came into psychology practice ownership from a GP background, bringing a mindset shaped by the fast-paced medical world. He was working around the clock, constantly reacting, and feeling the weight of being ‘on’ 24/7. His team was frustrated, clients were having poor experiences, and despite his best efforts, the practice didn’t feel the way he wanted it to. 

When we started working together, he wanted quick fixes to make more money, but I knew the deeper change would come from slowing down, building the right foundations, and leading with clarity. Over 16 months, I held my ground, leaning on the framework I’ve seen work time and time again for psychology practice owners. Through negotiation, education, and a lot of hard conversations, we shifted him from reactive decisions to confident, values-led leadership.

I’m proud of Shaun because he did the hard work and trusted the process, even when it was uncomfortable. Now, his practice is financially thriving, but more importantly, it’s known in the community for top-quality psychology care. He’s stepped fully into leadership, we’ve built a passionate, psychology-loving team, recruited a practice manager to handle the day-to-day, and created a culture that finally feels aligned with why he started this work in the first place.