My story.
How it started
Ever since I can remember, I’ve had an inner voice asking,
“How can I be truly happy?”
The thing is, we humans aren’t all that great at predicting what will make us happy. We don’t always stop to ask the deeper questions such as, “What is happiness?”, “How does it work?” or “Why do I want to be happy?”
Early on, I didn’t want to stop to ask those questions either. Like many young men without a solid role model, I was more interested in adventure and indulging in short-term pleasures. I was also coping with some unacknowledged feelings of isolation and shame.
Luckily, that inner voice wouldn’t let up. After college, it became obvious that the coping strategies were creating more pain than pleasure. I realized it was time to revisit the deeper questions and figure out what I truly wanted my life to look like.
Our reality is a combination of our attention and intention.
Digging deeper
On a quest to understand what makes life fulfilling, I discovered over and over that happiness is deeply connected to our relationship with our mind.
The realization that we are 100% responsible for our reality was a wake-up call – one that left me both excited and anxious.
Despite all the things I thought I was lacking (connections, skills, money, etc.), I had to face the truth that I could create whatever I wanted – IF I truly wanted to.
As I started to do the work, my guides appeared in the form of books, podcasts, partners, friends, and coaches.
Through trial and error, deep reflection, and the courage to take some risks, I witnessed my reality transform in profound ways.
How it's going
- I stopped filling the void with alcohol, drugs, and porn, and started building sustainable, healthy habits and deeper relationships.
- I went from having no idea what my calling was to designing a career from scratch that's aligned with every part of my being.
- Became a top sales performer and went on to lead a team of veteran sales agents and then coach leaders in tech.
- I went from feeling uncertain and unemotional in codependent relationships to setting clear boundaries and knowing when to lean in or let go.
- After religion to agnosticism, I clarified what spirituality means to me without giving my power away to any person or group.
The mission
Having explored a multitude of personal development strategies in books, podcasts, workshops, trainings, and courses, I know there is no one-size-fits-all approach. My philosophy is that simple is always better.
What helped me the most on my journey was having a truly objective partner, capable of pointing out my blind spots and encouraging me to create a bigger vision than the one I had for myself.
A personal coaching engagement is profound in its ability to meet us exactly where we’re at. One powerful insight has the ability to change the course of our lives.
This is the reason I’ve dedicated my life’s work to coaching individuals who aspire to make an impact in ways they never thought possible.
Be realistic, expect a miracle. - Osho
Professional experience
I’m a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation – an internationally recognized standard for coaches – with a background in sales, leadership, and entrepreneurship. I know the difference between coaching, consulting, and mentoring, and how to use the right approach at the right time to help my clients get the results they’re looking for.
I’ve coached 300+ individuals from various backgrounds in everything from career transitions to stress management to communication in relationships. My clients range from leaders in tech who are looking for the next thing, to aspiring software engineers or product managers seeking advancement, to anyone wanting to transition to a more fulfilling role.
Through the thousands of conversations I’ve had, I’ve seen how every obstacle we face is interwoven into the rest of our life, even when we don’t think so.
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Practical Spirituality
I’ve been practicing various forms of meditation and yoga (RYT-200) for 8+ years. What started out as a very practical habit has led to learning about many different forms of energy work and embracing life’s synchronicities.
Biggest Adventure
My biggest adventure was leaving a stable job and spending two months in Costa Rica practicing yoga, learning permaculture, and traveling to various parts of the country.
Part-Time Rapper
I’ve been writing raps since 7th grade and when the right instrumental comes along, I’ve been know to spit a few bars. If you’re a fan of 90’s hip-hop and meaningful lyrics, you might just meander over to my SoundCloud.
Bitcoin Enthusiast
If you’ve gone down the crypto rabbit hole, you might know that Bitcoin represents much more than a new form of money. Freedom, autonomy, and transparency are just a few reasons I’m into it.
In A Nutshell
Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Intellectual, Analytic, Harmony, Relator, Input
16 Personalities: INFJ (The Advocate)
Enneagram: 5w4 (Investigator / Individualist)
Human Design: 3/5 Emotional Projector
Astrology: Cancer (Sun/Moon), Leo (Rising)
Methodologies & Influences
Cognitive Behavioral Coaching
Nonviolent Communication
Laser-Focused Coaching (Marion Franklin)
Mindfulness
Positive Psychology
Trained in Human Design System