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I was so touched when I first found your 
Web site. It was like it spoke to me!

Pam Blake, Marshalltown, IA

 


Welcome!

I am thrilled that you have found the MAP Inc. Web site! I sincerely hope that you are in the midst of a meaningful career and purposeful life, rich with opportunities to do what you love. If you are not quite there yet – or you are approaching a transition and want to make your next life chapter fulfilling, healthy, and balanced – I would love to partner with you to make that happen.

I'm passionate about your passion

When I casually asked a friend of mine recently how he was doing, he replied, "If I were any better, it'd be against the law!" That sums up how I feel about my work! Some days I can hardly believe that I get to help people uncover their passions, create their dream careers, and develop fulfilling lives - and call it my job.

I am continually inspired by the people who attend our events or seek out opportunities to work with us. One of my favorite aspects of this work is providing clear and simple strategies that result in big gains, personally and professionally. Our mission at MAP Inc. has remained the same since becoming a company in 2003: we want you to do what you love and we can help you do just that. Whether you seek to discover your life's purpose, want to pursue your vocation or calling, or simply feel pulled in too many directions and are ready to focus on what really matters, we've got the tools, programs, and experience to ensure you reach your goals.

A bit about my background:

I've worked in the training and development field for nearly fifteen years and have been a published writer for over twenty. Whether I'm offering a keynote speech to a group of enlightened executives or consulting one-on-one with a motivated client, I can say with confidence that I have found my professional niche. By blending my education (see below), onsite experience, and entrepreneurial spirit, I am able to offer a holistic, experiential perspective.

Even more important, I follow one key rule: I do what I love. I have learned to engage in activities about which I am truly passionate - those that make my heart sing. For those that don't meet that criteria, I have a strong professional network and I am happy to provide referrals.

And personally speaking...

As a business professional, community volunteer, wife and busy mom of three, I understand firsthand the opportunities and challenges that arise in life on a daily basis. I practice what I preach - whether it's reevaluating my priorities, reviewing my life purpose, or reminding myself to practice a bit of self-care. And if life calls for that extra self-care, for me it often comes in the form of a visit to a local bookstore, a gathering of friends, a new and unexpected adventure, a long walk, or a strong cup of coffee and a piece of cheesecake (the richer, the better!). 

I have also kept a journal since the ripe old age of eight and continue to use it for my own personal, professional, and spiritual development. I cannot emphasize enough how helpful getting things out of our minds and onto paper can be for our well-being!

I strongly believe in "paying it forward" and gifting organizations with values that align with my own. Through MAP Inc. and personally, I applaud and share with groups such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the American Lung Association, and the United Way, to name a few.

Let's begin!

Thank you for your interest in and support of MAP Inc. Please feel free to contact me if I can serve you in any way.

Here’s to doing what you love!

EDUCATION:

Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Human Resource Development)
M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Human Resource Management)
B.A., University of Minnesota at Morris (Sociology, Human Services)

 

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:

National Career Development Association

National Association of Women Business Owners (Board Member, Central Iowa) 

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

International Mentoring Assocation

Girl Scouts of America (Troop Leader) 

Greater Des Moines Partnership                                                                                                       

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