About the Coach
Aja is an expert in lifelong learning and enacting positive change. She integrates psychological, organizational and creative development methodologies to serve clients’ whole lives: their careers, social impact, relationships, health and wellness, and artistic endeavors.
For the last ten years, she has focused primarily on adult learning and development and organizational effectiveness. Her particular areas of expertise are diversity management, leadership, change initiatives, and creating high impact teams.
For the last seven years, Aja has been working with individuals and organizations to expand their influence and impact. Aja holds an master of fine arts (MFA) in creative writing from San Francisco State University and a masters in Policy, Organization and Leadership Studies from Stanford University. She is a certified professional co-active coach (CPCC) and published author. She writes and ongoing series of profiles of exception and diverse managers for the University of California, San Francisco' online magazine.
“Safety and support: Aja brings these to her coaching. The atmosphere of trust Aja creates makes it possible to do the work necessary to identify limiting beliefs and root them out. Also, there's nothing "rah-rah" about Aja's support: it's authentic. She really sees, hears and believes in you. It's like she has the ability to fast-forward your life: she sees your dreams already actualized. Using tailored coaching techniques, Aja empowers you to envision your best self and make progress in that direction. Aja's coaching lead to a writing breakthrough for me.”- Hilary S.
"It has provided clarity and made big life changes possible."
"The process and accountability structure really moved me forward."
