Whose Life Is It Anyway?

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Introduction: I have been working in the field of coaching, mentoring, facilitation, compassionate communication, and creative expression for more than 14 years. I received my initial Ontological Coaching Certification from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in 2002, where I have since returned and taught as an expert in my field. I co-founded and co-facilitate a year-long creativity, art, and transformational growth program called Momentum. I also a co-founded Restorative Resources Santa Cruz, a non-profit organization that promotes a method of community building and conflict resolution that emphasizes restoring balance and wholeness through a process of listening, connection and equally shared power. I have used this process with organizations, non-profits, and spent 6 years training the teachers, parents, and students at the Waldorf School to integrate Restorative Practices into their community. I have dedicated my life to the Spiritual Transformation of myself and others and to providing tools for living that encourage the practical application of Universal Spiritual Principles to all of life’s circumstances. In 2011 I graduated from a 4 year program in spiritual principles and practices through Inner Light Ministries, whose aim is healing through the energy of love. I have been so blessed by the ever expanding path that my coaching career has taken me on, and by the many courageous souls who have placed their trust in themselves and in the co-creative container that we have created to hold and support them on their journey. It is a gift that I cherish as it gives my life meaning and purpose.

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22 years in business

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Joel B.

Sep 26, 2015

What a terrific life coach! When dealing with highly personal issues including obstacles to growth, there can be so much uncertainty, and I certainly felt that before I chose to work with Todd. He made me feel so at ease from the very beginning, and helped me open my eyes to my own "stuckness". I very honestly can attribute my greater expansion and openness to far greater possibilities in my life to my work with Todd P. His approach is quite unique and extremely helpful, not just sweet and friendly, although he is delightful to work with and has a terrific sense of humor. When appropriate he was very willing to kind of kick me in the butt, which is to say he got me to open my eyes, and all of my senses to where and how I was genuinely and unknowingly getting very much in my own way, and I cannot thank him enough for that. Todd is very caring and considerate as well, and always sought out avenues that best met MY intentions for myself, not simply his for me. And that I greatly appreciate. Long and the short of it is, I would not hesitate in the least to recommend him to anyone looking for help in either personal areas of business isues. He is one of a kind, and truly a genuine find.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have a Menu of Services that I send to clients who enquire about the possibility of working together. Basically I charge between $325 and $600 per month, depending on the frequency and length of our sessions as well as the financial means of the client.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A potential client usually starts by taking a look at my website to learn more about me, my services, and to read testimonials to see if there is a resonance between the work I do and what they're wanting. Once they initiate contact with me, I will send them a questionnaire to support them to clarify what they hope to get from working with a coach. After they fill this out and get this back to me, we typically have an exploratory session. This is a chance for me to talk a bit about the work I do, to go over some of what they wrote in the questionnaire, and to get their questions answered. At the end of this conversation we usually know if we think we are a good fit to work together, and we either agree to work together or get complete.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Since my young adulthood I have had a keen interest in self-actualization and personal growth. I spent 15 years as a participant and ultimately a leader with the California Men's Gathering. The mentorship I received there, and the process of going from a young participant to a Community Gathering Leader, where I would design and lead up to 200 men through exploratory activities with the intent of fostering connection, healing, and growth was key to my development as a facilitator and leader. In 2002 I competed my training at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Ontological Life and Business Coaching and have since returned to teach there as an expert in my field. The experiences I gained through facilitating Restorative Circles from 2007 to 2014 was also invaluable to me. I learned so much about conflict, about how as individuals we get ourselves stuck in our stories and in the energy of opposition, and most importantly, I learned how deep listening and connection can transform conflict into mutual understanding, shared responsibility, and healing. As a teacher and improvisor with Um...Gee...Um for 19 years, I have learned the power of letting go of control and saying YES to the creative possibilities that can only arise when I get out of the way and allow the co-creative process to unfold. As a co-facilitator of Momentum, a year-long creativity program, I have gotten even more valuable experience in holding space to nurture the creative impulses of others.