Why Hello!
I’m Dena.
My journey has been anything but ordinary, and every step has shaped my passion for leadership, purpose, and people.
For nearly two decades, I’ve served in nursing — a career I love and one that often placed me in leadership roles without warning or preparation. Those experiences lit a fire in me — a calling to help others step into leadership with confidence, clarity, and a sense of purpose. They also revealed a gap: many leaders are expected to lead without ever being equipped. That realization planted the seed for the work I do today as a leadership coach and consultant.
My Journey
To prepare myself to guide others well, I earned a master’s degree in coaching, which gave me both the tools and the confidence to turn my experiences into a business that helps others thrive. I use the 5 Voices framework as the foundation for much of my coaching and consulting, helping individuals and teams discover their natural leadership voice and learn how to communicate, collaborate, and lead more effectively. At my core, I am a nurturer — passionate about people, their growth, and their potential.
My personal life has shaped me just as much as my professional journey. For many years, I was a single mom, raising three amazing kids on my own. That season of life was hard, but it gave me grit, empathy, and a heart for helping single moms find meaning, purpose, and hope in the middle of the struggle. I’m deeply passionate about encouraging single moms — reminding them that their story is still being written, and their purpose is bigger than the challenges they face.
Today, I am a proud mom of three grown children: Blake, a pilot chasing the skies with his wife Kaylee; Cole, a firefighter answering the call to serve; and Cassie, a gifted vocalist pursuing her passion for music. They are my greatest accomplishments. They are also living proof that challenges can be transformed into stories of strength.
And then there’s Roy — my husband and greatest encourager. He pursued me for eight years before I finally gave him a chance, and his patience and persistence have blessed me with a partner who believes in me every step of the way. We love creating a life together!
My story is one of resilience, faith, and transformation. Today, I help others uncover their own leadership voice, embrace their strengths, and create lasting impact in their homes, workplaces, and communities.
Do you find yourself relating to parts of my story? Let’s connect!