My name is Robert. I’m a writer, musician, educator, and coach. 

I’m currently in the process of earning a Trauma Informed Coaching Certification (TICC) from Moving The Human Spirit, out Victoria BC.

The ICF accredited TICC methodology has equipped me with practical knowledge and experience helping people feel empowered to realize profound personal change. 

Prior to coaching I worked as a high school English teacher. My experience working in public education helped me learn and appreciate values such as diversity, equity, and inclusion. And it opened my heart to the magic of patience. 

My effort to ground my coaching practice in curiosity and compassion comes from a place of radical acceptance, in large part because of what my students taught me.

Being an English teacher, it stands to reason that I love literature and writing. I also hold an MFA in Poetry from New Mexico State University. 

My love for writing as an artform, and my desire to speak from the heart, are a couple reasons why the writing on this site (with the exception of the terms of service page) has been created without any assistance from generative AI.  

One important skill I developed as a result of my background in writing and literature is a keen intuition for narrative interpretation and creation. I find that helping people turn their visions into reality utilizes similar skills. 

Finally, as a nature lover, I’ve sat around a lot of campfires. I’ve sang a lot of songs, told a lot of stories, and heard a lot of wisdom at the fireside. 

I know how to listen. And I know that our stories sound different when spoken aloud. 

I know, that with the help of a curious and compassionate audience, and a little Self-Energy, our stories can turn from tragedy to triumph, from fear to courage, and from limitation to liberation.