ABOUT
ME

Well, thanks for asking. You must be wondering if we’ll be a good ‘fit’ to work together.

Here’s the deal: Our coaching relationship will never be about me. Our focus is always on YOU. Still, I have had unique experiences that might provide some real-life examples that might help you better understand your situation and reach your success (which is my goal for you).

Below is an abridged list of the life events and situations that provided me with the joy, grit, and resilience I bring to the table when we work together.

I’ve been married over 25 years. Our marriage has not always been as easy as it is now. Cindy and I both made our relationship a priority and have put A LOT of work and time into it. Good marriages don’t just happen.

I adopted Cindy’s two children, Jordan and Zach, when they were 4 and 2 years old. So, I know something about step parenting and blended families. I love and enjoy my kids, and they love and enjoy me. Bold statement? I can arrange for you to talk to them directly. They are my best referrals.

I’ve walked along side my wife when she had one week to live after her cancer diagnosis at 31, while she was pregnant. Six months of chemo and two years of recovery. You had medical drama? I’m with you. Then her heart, lungs, and liver started failing. I walked her, and our young family, which now included baby Brandon, through open heart and open lung surgeries. Crazy stories. Long battles for both of us.

I’ve raised a rebellious child, a compliant child, and one somewhere in between. I’m continuing to build my relationship with my new son-in-law, Chris. He’s a great guy and fits our family well.

I’m the youngest of five children. I was raised in a shame-based family (thank you Jeff Van Vonderen). I’ve buried two brothers and my dad. I take care of my 91-year-old mother.

Bachelor’s degree, MBA, 35+ years of leadership and management positions in corporate America. I’ve hired and fired people. I’ve laid off and been laid off. I’ve coached leaders into promotions, and I’ve helped others save their career.

I train in boxing, karate, and have run a few marathons. I race sail boats (not mine). I’ve filled 3 logbooks with SCUBA dives all around the world. I’ve taught others to dive. I bag summits. I search for and rescue lost and perished hikers.

I was born in California, lived in San Francisco, Orange County, San Diego, Las Vegas, and even survived eight winters in Rochester, MN.

I’ve worked at Disneyland, Sea World, Super Bowl XXII, and catered celebrity filled parties in Newport Beach and the Hollywood hills. I’ve sung Happy Birthday to Shaun Cassidy standing next to Barry Manilow.

Life’s been hard and fun.     Give me a call and let’s get living.