Welcome to Substance
Through stories, frameworks, and contemplative practices, I explore the intersection of deep wisdom and practical action, offering insights for those seeking meaningful personal and professional transformation. I draw on my unique blend of engineering precision, spiritual wisdom, and two decades of coaching experience to illuminate paths toward authentic, impactful living.
Why Substance, Why Now
We all hit what I call "ceilings of change." Perhaps you've experienced this: You've read the books, implemented the habits, followed the frameworks - yet something still feels stuck. You sense there's a deeper shift waiting to happen, one that goes beyond just doing things differently.
As a coach, I've watched CEOs encounter this in their organizations, entrepreneurs in their ventures, parents in their families, and individuals in their personal growth. Sustainable transformation isn't found in another checklist or productivity hack. It lives in the space between doing and being—in those subtle moments when we learn to truly receive rather than just listen, to be impacted rather than just informed, to embody change rather than just direct it.
In Substance, I explore this territory. Each piece aims to bridge the practical and the profound, offering stories and practices for anyone seeking meaningful transformation. Whether you're leading a company, building a community, or navigating your own path of growth, you'll find insights that connect rigorous methodology with deep inner work.
What to Expect
In each piece, I'll share:
- Practical frameworks for navigating complex change
- Contemplative practices that build presence and clarity
- Stories that illuminate how transformation actually happens
- Actionable insights bridging ancient wisdom with modern life
About Me
I'm a transformative leadership coach who combines the precision of an engineering background (M.S., Mechanical Engineering) with two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, social impact, and human potential. In my role as Managing Partner and Senior Faculty at New Ventures West and founding member of an integrative spiritual community, I guide leaders through the proprietary Integral Methodology, addressing the whole person - mind, body, heart, and spirit. A former CEO and ultra-marathoner, I balance pragmatic effectiveness with spiritual wisdom, helping executives catalyze organizational transformations while aligning their deepest values with bold business strategies.
What You'll Receive
- Monthly insights delivered straight to your inbox
- Access to foundational content and practices
- A window into transformative experiences and methods
- Part of a growing community exploring wisdom in action
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Each month, I share these insights and practices as invitations for your own exploration and growth. Each piece aims to spark reflection and illuminate possibilities for meaningful change. Subscribe to begin receiving these wisdom notes.