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About Alan

Most people don’t struggle because they’re incapable.

They struggle because they’re running patterns they’ve never examined.

I know this because I’ve lived it.

I’ve avoided examining myself.
I’ve buffered stress.
I’ve tried to outwork discomfort.
I’ve felt the quiet frustration of knowing I was capable of more — but not fully aligned with who I wanted to be.

That tension is not weakness.
It’s a signal.

I became a coaching professional to help growth-oriented adults — especially men navigating midlife transitions — confront that signal instead of numbing it.

Many high-functioning adults cope by buffering:

  • Overeating

  • Overdrinking

  • Binge-watching

  • Overworking

  • Overpleasing

  • Constant distraction

These behaviors aren’t moral failures.
They’re attempts to avoid discomfort.

But avoidance quietly builds a life that feels smaller than it should.

My work centers on interrupting what I call the Cycle of Experience — a practical framework rooted in Stoic philosophy and modern cognitive coaching.

Together, we identify:

  • The thoughts driving your emotions

  • The emotions driving your behavior

  • The behaviors reinforcing your results

From there, we build something different.

Not through hype.
Not through blame.

Through responsibility.

My goal is not to make you dependent on coaching.

My goal is to help you become the kind of person who can coach yourself — someone who can sit with discomfort, act with intention, and build a life aligned with your values.

You are not broken.
You are not alone.

But if you’re here, something in you already knows it’s time to grow.

Let’s step into that.

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What is a Life Coach?

A life coach is not a therapist. I am not here to make a diagnosis. There isn't anything wrong with you. Your brain is likely doing exactly what it was designed to do. We just need to adjust it to the modern world. To make a sports analogy,  a therapist is like the team doctor. They keep you on the field and in the game. But if want to learn to play the game well, you need a coach.  I am here to help you move forward in life and make real progress. My job is to walk beside you as an ally, guide, and mentor. I have the tools and experience needed to help you get on track towards success, whatever that means for you. Coaching sessions offer clarity, insight, and awareness so my clients can gain control of their lives. Through a supportive but challenging environment I empower individuals to reach their fullest potential and create lasting transformation! By inviting me on your journey, you will learn how to take inspired action with confidence and courage. Let's work together to propel your life in the right direction – one step at a time.

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