Intellectual fire-power.
Emotional insight.
Meta perspective.
Driven by a lifelong pursuit of self-understanding, transformation, and helping others, I bring a blend of professional expertise, spiritual insight, and embodied wisdom to my clients and students.
For over 25 years, I served as a chief strategist and director of marketing, guiding hundreds of companies in strategically leveraging their content, building impactful online products, and driving sales and brand awareness. This has equipped me with the skills to navigate complex organizational landscapes and foster growth.
Currently, as a founding partner and principal at CEO², I focus on one-on-one, high-level coaching for seasoned leaders. My approach is enriched by perspectives not commonly found in traditional coaching, integrating insights from spirituality, mysticism, developmental psychology, embodiment, and systems thinking.
Mysticism and spiritualty have been a cornerstone of my life and work. After over ten years of studying Tibetan Buddhism (Dzogchen) under Lama Tsering Everest, I met the irreverent and iconoclastic Zen master Junpo Denis Kelly Roshi in 2007. This meeting marked a pivotal point in my life. I was ordained as a Zen priest in 2012, became a sensei (teacher) in 2016, and continue my training and teaching to this day, integrating mindfulness and awakening into my coaching and mentoring.
Men’s work has changed every part of my life. I’ve been in the same group of 8 men for 17+ years now, meeting twice monthly. It's an experience that deeply informs my work with clients, emphasizing authenticity, accountability, tranparency, and personal growth.
Embodiment is central to my life. A lifelong practitioner and teacher of Chinese martial arts, Qi Gong, and modern training modalities such as Muay Thai, boxing, and Krav Maga, I have an intimate understanding of what embodiment can offer. In 2014, I was recognized as a White Tiger lineage holder and sifu (師傅) under Master Jong Hoon Jeon. I run a small, intense school in Boulder, Colorado.
As an author, I've had five books published since 2009, including the award-winning "A Heart Blown Open." Through my writing and my book coaching for others, I aim to inspire and engage, sharing insights gleaned from a lifetime of experience.
TRAININGS
Ordained Zen Priest who teaches Mondo Zen and Integral Zen under lineage of Junpo Denis Kelly Roshi and Doshin M.J. Nelson Roshi.
Certified Practitioner — Polarity Partnerships: using the Polarity Map®, principles, the Polarity Assessment™, and the 5-Step S.M.A.L.L.™ process.
Authorized Zen Sensei this signifies not only a deep understanding and embodiment of Zen principles but also proficiency in guiding and instructing others on the path. (The title “sensei” is not granted lightly; it reflects years of dedication, meditation, and study, as well as a deep commitment to the spiritual development of others.)
Kung Fu Lineage Holder: Was been given the title of sifu (師傅) and lineage holder in 2014 under Da SiFu Master Jong Hoon Jeon in the White Tiger lineage. Additional and ongoing trainings in western boxing, grappling, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Jingua Hard Qi Gong, Iron Body, Tai Chi, and more.
Certified Mondo Zen Facilitator: helped to co-write a book on Mondo Zen and contributed extensively to the creation of this modern Zen koan process, created by Junpo Denis Kelly Roshi.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Award-Winning Author: 5 books, 2 fiction and 3 non-fiction. A Heart Blown Open won the Nautilus Award for Silver and was a finalist the Foreword Book-of-the-Year Awards
Award-Winning Copywriter: I was selected as one of JD Supra’s “Top 1o Authors” in their Reader Choice Awards (out of 34,000 other writers) for blogs I wrote for a client on corporate compliance.
Men’s Work: Lead twice-yearly retreats for men looking to up their game; have been in the same men’s group, with the same men, for 15+ years.
Integral Theory Expert: comprehensive knowledge of the work of Ken Wilber, Robert Kegan, Terri O’Fallon, and others, and application in day-to-day life. I worked for and with Ken Wilber from 2006-2009 and he has endorsed 4 of my 5 books.
Jin Gui “Golden Shield” Qi Gong: 12+ years training of this “iron style” of hard Qi Gong.
Somatic-Based Meditation: trained in and worked with Reggie Ray and helped build his community and extend it into the digital world.
