About Me
Knowing what influences us can help us shape our future.
I am deeply influenced by the natural world, a process that started with my parents who filled my childhood with wilderness trips and experiences.
As a young adult, I worked for many years in the wilderness of British Columbia, tree planting, silvicultural surveying, and mushroom harvesting.
My vitality comes from being outside in the wild beauty and wonder of our land and water. I enjoy trail running, hiking, mountain biking and kayaking with friends and family. As an avid gardener, I enjoy growing food and cooking. My regular meditation and yoga practices have committed me to exploring connections between inner and outer experiences.
I now live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Shishalh and Skwxwu7mesh-ulh Temixw Nations, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia.
Bio
My academic and professional background sets the tone for the approach to coaching that I use.
Philosophy offers practices and tools to understand and question our assumptions. Environmental studies shows a way to understand the interconnectedness of individuals to each other and their environment.
Owning several businesses and working in planning and community development have given me the experience to help people live with more vitality, health and meaning.
Currently, I serve as an associate faculty member with New Ventures West.
Credentials
2021: Certified Integral Coach ― New Ventures West, San Francisco.
2016: Masters Business Administration ― Executive Management, Royal Roads University, Victoria.
2000: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Environmental Studies, University of Victoria.
Sunlight spills over the mountains like a newfound joy. There is the sparkle of the symphony of the sky all glassine, blue and shimmering on the placid face of the lake. Birdsong. Life energy reawakening all around you.
Richard Wagamese