About Me
From following the old map to finding my true way
Why I Do This Work
I know what it's like to be lost in the labyrinth of midlife.
For nearly two decades, I chased the dream of being a published novelist. When it didn’t happen, I quit, convinced I’d failed.
Without my writing, life felt empty, and I spiraled into unhealthy habits and isolation.
It took hitting bottom to seek help. Therapy, men’s groups, and honest self-reflection pulled me back, but the real breakthrough came when I returned to solitude and wrote again—not for publication, but for the joy and curiosity of it.
But you don’t need to be a writer or an artist to do this work because creativity is aliveness, it’s your true voice.
That’s when I learned the real work of midlife isn’t fixing yourself, it’s living authentically. When you grow your life, you free your creativity and that is what will guide you going forward.
Today, I’m a certified coach, a member of the International Coaching Federation, and a published writer with over 20 years of storytelling experience.
I work with men in midlife to help them navigate transitions, reconnect to their authentic voice, and create lives they can’t wait to live.
My Philosophy
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I offer presence and connection
You are the one who will engage, face challenges, and rewrite your second half to include things like meaning, creativity, curiosity, connection, and authenticity. I am a guide and a witness to that work.
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I honor pace
Depth over speed, silence over noise, and becoming over producing—that’s the name of the game.
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I seek those who seek depth and creativity
Not creativity as a product or even an art form, but what keeps us connected to our own souls and to each other.
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I believe in work that is human—relational and real
This is a natural transition of change and an invitation to live a more fuller life, not a crisis to push through or ignore anymore.
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I ask for alliance
My goal is not to own your growth, but guide you toward reclaiming your authorship. The journey ends when you lead yourself. You are not dependent on me.
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I believe you don’t need to be “fixed”
Because you aren’t broken. You just need to edit your life story to align with your authentic values.
How I can guide you
As I walked this path, I’ve gathered the tools and experience I now share with the men I coach.
Certified Professional Coach from Coach Training Alliance
Published writer with 25+ years of creative practice
My coaching business, The Creative Midlife Man, is evidence of how working on your midlife transition can expand your life and your art
Still doing the work, every day
If any of this sounds like where you are at, I’d love for you to check out how I work with men like you.