Somatic coaching for leadership, life, and business
Partnering with people to empower them to be authors of their own lives
What would you like to have happen in your life?
Client testimonial
“I am leaning into self-compassion more than before, and I am also more confident in my ability to look within for solutions.
Stephen is a fantastic coach who creates a very safe space for the client to express all thoughts and emotions freely. He also intuitively understands the true nature of the issue, which facilitates more rapid progress. I highly recommend working with Stephen!”
-Anita Ramirez, Educator
A hallmark of somatic coaching for many people is sustained new ways of being in the face of the same old pressures that used to hold them back. Somatic coaching is felt before thought, slow before fast, and it deepens through repetition of practice.
Some about me
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I’m Stephen, a white-bodied male who lives and works in common day Santa Cruz County of California. Change, difference, and possibility deeply inspire me.
I came to work as a coach as a combo of my MBA work that specialized in Social Impact and Leadership Development. How someone leads themselves is a pathway to understanding how they can lead people they care for. And if people I coach can lead their own satisfying lives, they can create more satisfying conditions for people they work and live with.
I work with people from all backgrounds, and I prioritize working with people who care for personal development and/or social justice, which I see as deeply intertwined. So if you’re here to work with your self or community, chances are we’re a good match (as far as I’m concerned).
My favorite city is Rio de Janeiro, where I met my partner and the mother of our children. My favorite color is at dawn and dusk. On the weekends you can find me on the beach, in the forest, or near the kitchen.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”
-Mary Oliver, The summer day
Questions? Please contact me using the form below or head to About or FAQ
Not sure yet? Here are some free resources to get a feel for somatic coaching:
From palousemindfulness.com 8-week MBSR course.
A free video series with Richard Strozzi-Heckler
Unlock the untapped potential of your body’s wisdom to transform your life. Get practical embodiment techniques to enhance your personal and professional connections with others. Enable creation of a sustainable, socially responsible life aligned with your values.
And some book recommendations: