MY story

I help people and companies grow. I’ve been committed to growth since I was a kid. Seriously. 

I used to read books by Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill and Stephen Covey, among others. I’d memorize the lessons and post their quotes on my wall. 

My dad had died when I was 2 years old, so I proactively sought out wisdom and guidance from other sources while I grew up. 

Educated in public schools in a blue-collar neighborhood of Boston, I was the original “Good Will Hunting” - the smart kid who hung with a rough crowd. After self-financing my undergraduate degree from Boston College, I moved to NYC and earned my MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business. 

Recruited by Google, I was fortunate to rise steadily within the organization and eventually earn acceptance into Harvard University’s mid-career Masters of Public Administration degree program, with a focus on social entrepreneurship. I was later selected for Google’s Global Leader Rotation program which relocated me and my family to London for a year.

Post-Google, I launched a CEO consulting business that donated 10% of profits to programs serving inner-city at-risk kids. I then went on to serve as Global Chief Growth Officer for four different investor-backed companies, where I led large teams, reported directly to CEO’s and presented quarterly to Boards of Directors who had hired me to put their companies on an upward trajectory of growth. 

Oh, by the way, in the midst of all of this, I flatlined in the hospital for over a minute. At exactly the same age that my dad was when he died. Yup. 

However, by far I am most proud of my 2 daughters, both talented, creative performers who are now in top-tier universities. My oldest is currently in medical school earning her doctorate degree while my youngest is a published singer-songwriter. 

At this stage of my life, I am committed to helping people and companies grow. My clients say that our work together is massively impactful for them. Check out the Testimonials tab on UpwardTrajectory.com. 

So now, how can I help you with your growth goals?