About Me
I'm a native raised, white-passing, cis man currently residing on Abenaki land (Vermont). Since I can remember I have been supporting people in their process of change. I have worked as an experiential educator, wilderness guide, executive coach and organizational change consultant, and a somatic practitioner. The most rewarding (and challenging!) role I have held is as a father to three amazingly spirited children.
I find deep gratitude and purpose being able to support people on their journey to become their most effective, whole, and authentic selves. Whether that’s as a leader, a parent, a partner or community member, we all have desires for well-being, meaning and connection.
I was raised practicing the teachings and traditions of my Anishinaabe ancestors. At the age of 11, my grandmother (full-blood Potawatomi/Ojibway) introduced me to the Wabeno (Learning) Lodge where I spent countless weekends, until early hours of the night, in ceremony; talking, listening, learning and being with my elders and community. I had the good fortune to learn from a number of Native American spiritual healers from an early age, which I bring to my work today as a coach and bodyworker.
Experience Informs My Practice
In additional to coaching & bodywork, I hold a teaching position with the Strozzi Institute for Somatics where I teach a 9 month Somatic Coaching Certification program. For 13 years, I have worked a Senior Leadership and Change Consultant for the University of Vermont Health Network leading large scale transformations, coaching executive leaders and informing culture strategies.
For 15 years, I have run a wilderness-based leadership journeys for multinational executives, connecting them with indigenous teachings. I have served as the President of the Vermont Chapter of the Association for Talent Development where I lead a revitalization effort of the Association. I have spent a semester with the National Outdoor Leadership School where I spent 97 days in the American west. I have worked as a wilderness therapy instructor, guiding and teaching youth about emotional growth, accountability and leadership.
Training & Certifications
I bring a certification as a Somatic Coach with the Strozzi Institute as well as a Brain-Based Certified Coach from the NeuroLeadership Institute. I hold a masters degree in Experiential Education and over the last 20 years have focused my personal development on the areas of Positive Psychology, Adult Stage Development, Mindfulness, and Applied Neuroscience.
Credentials
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) | International Coach Federation
Certified Somatic Coach | Strozzi Institute
Brain-based Certified Coach | NeuroLeadership Institute
Certified Change Management Practitioner | Prosci
Prosci Train the Trainer | Prosci
Leadership Circle Profile Certified Practitioner |The Leadership Circle
Education & Training
BS in Outdoor Recreation & Psychology | Central Michigan University
MA in Experiential Edu. | Prescott College
Rocky Mountain Semester Graduate (97 days in the backcountry) | National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Embodied Transformation, Strozzi Insititute | 32 hours
Strozzi Institute Teacher Training, Strozzi Institute for Somatics | Current
DEI Train the Trainer, Dr. Anneliese Singh | 8 hrs
