She holds a degree from St John’s College, Santa Fe. St John’s, as one of the original Great Books Programs in the US, trains it’s students in critical thinking and problem solving, by a study of Western Classical Philosophy and Literature. The Program is deeply immersive in the Socratic Method practices so important to effective coaching. Post graduation, and for more than 35 years, Nancie has worked as an intuitive consultant supporting clients to develop their understanding of themselves and their relationship to a balanced life. In addition, she has spent 30 years as a yoga and meditation teacher who has studied under the guidance of a world renowned Yogi. She worked in support of his foundation for 20 years, in various roles from project coordination, communications and outreach coordination, team facilitation and strategic coordination, all while mentoring volunteers and driving programs around the US and internationally. This journey has led her into service, through and beyond leadership, immersed her in the trials of social development, and left her with a deep commitment to awareness, presence, and bringing most everyone along, while still finding entertainment in whatever Life throws her way.