Why Nice?

As far back as I can remember, I have been told that I am too nice. "You'll never make it in the business world" and "you could never be a CFO…CFOs have to be the tough guy always saying 'no'." While I have worked hard to prove these people wrong by advancing my career, I have come to realize that being nice is one of my biggest strengths. The reality is, I genuinely care about people, I feel a sense of purpose when helping others succeed, and I choose to be collaborative vs. combative every day. With that in mind, I wanted my brand to reflect this core tenet of my personality because it's who I am and it’s present in all the ways that I work.

My intention is for you to come away from every interaction with me feeling energized vs. dreading another conversation about the numbers. If you are looking for someone to play the "bad cop" role in your organization, then I am not the right fit. If you want someone who listens before offering advice, believes there are no stupid ideas, and wants to help create the best environment for your people, then I would relish the opportunity to work with you. Ultimately, I don’t care if everyone thinks that I finish last when in reality I get to be a part of teams who always finish first.