Coaching and Mentoring

Coaching and Mentoring – providing one on one and small group services There are all kinds of coaching out there and here is what is unique about mine:

* not just focused on actions but on what is truly authentic expression of oneself in relationships and work and life

* balancing vision and goals with following the wisdom that comes up in moment to moment experience and adapting plans and actions accordingly

* rather than relying on thinking our way to solutions we also explore the hidden possibilities in whatever challenges are coming up, the wisdom in the background

* rather than an approach that relies on needing to create something new and different to feel more satisfied, we focus on learning to savor exactly who you are and what is coming up in your life as the best guides.

* a pragmatic deep ecology ecology coaching with the belief that each of us has a inherent movement towards development and enrichment if we can only get more in sync with our own natural wisdom and rhythms, not some program or system or framework beyond learning to be more of who we naturally are and who we are meant to become.

"What I find to be one of your greatest strengths, your ability to perceive what others often miss…You have a way of moving the light so even people who think they know each other well can see an important feature for the first time…even if it was there all along, lost in the din of life."

Dave McEachern, owner TD Wright manufacturing

"I have never met a man that was so capable, so incredibly gifted in facilitating others visions… He has in numerous instances, uncannily, helped me to shift focus from some narrow view. In swift perceptual moves, an expansive, and, only in my rear view mirror, obviously appropriate direction always seems to emerge."

Jeremy Plumb, owner Studio 7

“Finally finding someone who truly listens to me when I talk, he has helped me think through things before I act. This has allowed me to think more creatively about my life and my work. Charles has the ability to be present in the moment and provides a fresh perspective on any issue I am grappling with. The result is a sense of inspiration and a revival of spirit .”

Kelley Roy – Sassafras Green Building

“Charles is in touch with a degree of awareness seldom encountered in our culture. Through simple relationship Charles feels the pulse of the pink elephants in any situation. Rather than waiting for the elephants to stomp on our heads to gain attention, Charles can hear them breathing and facilitates their elevation to consciousness in a safe and comfortable fashion. Relieved of the burden of dancing around the elephants, a direct path to goals is achieved.”

Aaron Gustafson – owner Transcend Bodywork

"Charles ability to think way 'outside the box' in very thoughtful, intelligent ways and his calm,indepth communication style are things I have since integrated into the way I work with all my clients for more efficient transactions and mutually-satisfying relationships."

Toni Mikel, owner Blue Bird Real Estate