Recovery Life Coach
"Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life."
-- John Lennon
I partner with clients to create a holistic and meaningful process
to explore pathways to life challenges and recovery.
I help my clients discover and connect their values to their daily lives.
I will offer my clients the tools and support they will need to
manage their own recovery and be confident moving forward.
The foundation of direct approach coaching is to inspire and
support clients to manage their lives and recovery independently.
ABOUT ME
I graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with an electronic engineering degree and worked in that field for a short time. Then, I realized I wanted to pursue flying as a career.
To get my foot in the airline industry, I took a job as a baggage handler at a major airline and began working on my flight ratings. It took over ten years to get the experience necessary to become a pilot. Now, I’m a captain at that major airline.
My Recovery Journey
It took hard work, patience, perseverance and determination to stay with this goal. But, little did I know, it would lay the groundwork for the future challenges I would face in my personal life, a recovery journey for process addiction, codependency, relational issues, and low self-worth.
My path has not been easy, but today I live a life that is honest, transparent, and full of mental clarity. After years in a 12-Step Program, I sponsor others in recovery and participate in weekly men’s life-enhancing groups.
Certifications
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Certified Professional Recovery Coach (CPRC) by the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC)
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Holistic Coach Certification Program Recovery Coaching
recovery coaching
There is a lack of resources and opportunities for men in recovery to connect and support one another. Now that I am in a healthy maintenance stage of my own recovery, I am devoted to going beyond the 12 Steps and men’s support groups to help others. To do this, I have completed numerous workshops, and two coaching certifications specifically focused on recovery and healing holistically. I have also developed more compassion, leadership, and problem-solving skills through my journey, which are essential to being an impactful coach.
Generally, men — and particularly pilots —are linear thinkers. Most of us are reluctant to let our guard down and ask for help . . . until it is too late. I partner with those struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and process addictions, family issues, loneliness, isolation, dishonesty, unhealthy sexual behavior and infidelity to help them live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
TESTIMONIALS
“Paul is the real deal. The path he endured led to only one destination — wisdom. But along with his sagacity, Paul brings compassion, patience, understanding, and humor to his relationships. He’s a remarkable human being . . . and a great coach.”
Neil White , Author, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts
"Paul’s journey in life molded him into a remarkable life coach; not because he’s succeeded at everything but rather has preserved through everything -- choosing to learn from his path and help others along away. By working with Paul, I experienced not only a mentor and sponsor who truly cared, but a friend who took the time for me when I had none for myself, compassion when I hurt, laughter when I needed it, and the ability to listen and counsel wisely when others were at a loss for words. My life has forever been blessed by having Paul as part of it, and I will always be grateful!"
M. Fitzgerald
“It’s been almost a year that Paul has been holding space for me. I have grown and learned so much! I love his approach from an addiction perspective, yet I am flourishing and growing outside that space as well. He has a keen ability to ask questions to help me’ self discover’ and helps me figure out how to stay accountable, even offering to be an accountability partner if and when needed. Paul brings a human touch of caring and understanding so I can learn, grow and thrive. My business has taken off, my personal life is on a major trajectory, and I am so grateful for the experience I’ve had being coached by Paul.”
Christin Collins, Author, Her Phoenix Rising
