Born in Korea and educated in the US, Claire describes herself as having an “Asian” heart with a Westernized mindset. She has a BA and MA in International Relations but pursued a career in business, more suitable for her straight-forward communication style (ie “brutally honest”). She tried her luck in various industries and roles – from finance to automotive and HR to PR – before finally landing on Digital Media in 2006. It’s a lot like landing on a different planet, because Claire had to engage with people in entertainment and also executives without heart – and occasionally brains.

Despite constant doubt and no prior experience, Claire became a pioneer in a fast-evolving field:  She began as a buyer for an IPTV start-up in Seoul, which unexpectedly led to a sales position as regional director for a major Hollywood studio in Singapore.  Too young to know better, Claire decided to “fake it till she make it” (which meant working on her wardrobe and other dubious advices). It seemed to work, because that led to another major but stressful job. She returned to Seoul to head up the Int’l sales and distribution team for CJ Entertainment and Media. After 10 years, Claire eventually gained the confidence to start her own consulting firm.  She made a few friends and at least three known enemies during her corporate career in media. 

At the end of 2019, Claire made the uncertain but bold decision to leave behind her old work/life (Actually, it’s thanks to her landlord, who sold her apartment while she was on a safari in Kenya). She arrived to Bali, presumably with the intention of scripting a K-drama.  When she got grounded, Claire founded two community service projects (in response to the pandemic – because she wants to be of service and believes foolishly in noble pursuits!): WEunited to empower women, especially Iocal women, as well as a Medicinal Plant community to educate island residents on the benefits of natural plants. Claire organized and ran dozens of workshops throughout Bali, which included mentoring and coaching gifted facilitators, primarily in the field of holistic health.  

Finding herself in another field that challenged her naïve understanding of the world, Claire nonetheless became engrossed in Energy Medicine (primarily Homeopathy, Kinesiology, and Medicinal plants), her focus of study in Bali since 2020. On rare occasions, she took the spotlight to share this knowledge, leading small group workshops. Claire also began offering one on one sessions, mostly to members of her community as well as network. For instance, some asked her to offer relationship counseling while others sought clarity about their soul purpose. With trepidation she tried, and Claire was the most surprised that she could do it, thanks to her intuitive insights along with experiences of tuning in to energy.  Since she isn’t certified in life coaching, Claire drew from her own rich but crazy experiences.  That is, she realized that a difficult childhood, relationship failures, and haphazard career choices really does shape character – and these not only make for funny stories but can be used to help others.

As an intuitive life coach, her approach is grounded and pragmatic, but Claire is deeply tuned in to matters of the heart, seeking to find a balance between the material and spiritual worlds. As a coach, Claire likes to motivate and mentor her clients to focus on their own “inner journey” to uncover their true nature. There is no problem she will not undertake, because she believes in creative and tangible solutions.  Drawing on her own life experiences, Claire hopes to help others live more joyful lives full of honesty, humor, compassion, and ultimately meaning.