When I was a young man.

At a young age, despite my achievements, I became dissatisfied and unhappy. I knew there had to be something else, but didn't know what it was or how to find it. 

They say that when the student is ready, the teacher arrives.

I was 26 years old when I was introduced to my teacher in one of the great wisdom and meditation traditions.

I have been stumbling along this path ever since:)

The challenge of new beginnings.

I began my coaching practice many years ago, when personal coaching was in its infancy. When I told people I was a coach, they would look at me with a black stare.

I had a mortgage and a big question. Will this work? Can I succeed at this?

The first two years were very challenging. But I believed in what I was doing, and kept going, even when it seemed hopeless. Eventually my perseverance paid off and things began to improve.

I have that same resolve for every person I work with. I never give up on people or good ideas.

When you expose yourself to opportunities that scare you, you create something unique, something others won't do. You tap into your courage and grit.

In 2018, I was suddenly diagnosed with a life threatening illness and spent two years in treatment. I understand what it’s like to face your own mortality. Life is mysterious. Spend your time wisely.

Live Brave. Do good things

Clients speak.

Professional Training

I was trained by Master Coaches at (CTI) in California. For 30 years, CTI has been the gold standard in coach training and leadership development.

I serve on the board of People Before Patients, a non-profit movement to re-imagine health care in Canada and am one of their facilitators.

I am a mindfulness guide at Nectara, a leading edge Psychedelic support organization, elevating the standards of care by helping journeyers, retreats, and facilitators fulfill the true promise of psychedelics for healing.

Interesting things I’ve done.

I trained at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London England and was a hairstylist for Suki’s International in the 1980’s.

I created several production companies, and as a writer and filmmaker have produced films for non-profits, foundations and individuals.

I wrote, directed and produced the feature film "aWake" in 2006.

You can listen and watch films and podcasts on my media page.

I was the founder, creator and curator of Woo Talks, an evening of storytelling and relationship building, which took place at the elegant Sai Woo in Vancouver's Historic Chinatown. 

Animals and gardens.

I was the human caregiver to Biscuit, the world’s greatest poodle, who passed away in June 2022 and will be forever missed.

He had a tremendous impact on my life and brought vast amounts of joy wherever he went.

I am the human caregiver to Dolce, the Italian Greyhound, rescued from Korea & Biscotti, the moodle, rescued from Mexico.

Living with a dog is like living with a Zen Master. There are many lessons - few are understood.

I love to grow food and flowers and was the Volunteer president of the Kitsilano community garden for a decade, the oldest community garden in Vancouver.