Struggling with personal or professional change?
There’s a way.
Hi, I’m Alex. When faced with an impossible situation (the story) I had no choice but to find a solution. I leaned on what I’d successfully done as an engineer (LinkedIn profile): solve complex problems. I’ve combined this with the personal satisfaction I had leading and coaching development teams and packaged it for individuals. Motivated to grow and achieve or facing a challenge? Drop me a line, let’s talk.
A structured, practical approach to becoming your best
- Reducing situational complexity leads to a clear achievable roadmap.
- Prioritizing effectively speeds up the time to success.
- A dedicated follow-through program builds personal satisfaction and pride with each item completed.
- Goal completion leads to confidence and intellectual, spiritual and financial gains.
Life is a competition for resources, income, opportunities, a mate. The pressures, expectations and responsibilities are real. While we can’t control everything, there is a lot we can influence within ourselves and our own lives. A lot more than most people realize. Just a few of the services I provide:
- Physical health:
- Fitness
- Diet
- Mental health:
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Replacing negative thought patterns with positive ones
- Perception vs reality
- Structuring for stability and success:
- Organization
- Time management
- Managing professional challenge(s).
- Managing career change.
- Managing life change(s).
- Starting a business.
- Developing a product.
- And much more. What’s your current challenge? Let’s chat.
What Clients are Saying
L.V. Rosh
,
I was writing a book and got stuck for quite sometime. Alex had me talk out my problem and told me that at one point I had started writing several stories at the same time, and my protagonist (and therefore me) was unable to move forward due to the multiple possible paths ahead.
He guided me back to the core. He coached me how to rid the plot of the extraneous variables and return to the essentials.
I’ve started writing again. I keep my long one sentence paragraph Alex helped me formulate next to my laptop and if I hit a snag, or get distracted, I go back to it. I haven’t experienced writing blocks since then.
G. Asare
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I was struggling with my job. I was burned out and completely disinterested in the role I performed after 8yrs without the possibility for advancement. The job was getting more demanding while the pay stagnated. I needed to make a change but was struggling to make the decision. I wanted to go on my own and start a business.
Alex gave me a step by step approach and structured my decision making in ways that made sense. He pushed me when I was stuck and afraid. His system worked when I followed through with his approach.
I now own my own practice and am able to live anywhere in the world. I’m currently living in Germany, loving my best life.
K. Jones
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I faced the daunting challenge of moving cross-country, a decision I initially resisted.
Alex helped me understand the underlying reasons for this decision giving me a sense of direction, assessing pros and cons, and how the move would impact various aspects of my life. He helped me manage my fears and uncertainties whilst creating action plans. His support and encouragement helped build my confidence in my ultimate decision to start a new life.
It’s still difficult as my life has changed substantially. But I have gained insights into my strengths and weaknesses and ultimately my decision with Alex’s help has contributed to personal growth and development.
J. Ortega
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I was facing a challenge in my life where I was lacking direction and discipline.
Alex gave me practical and useful advice which helped me and continues to help me through life’s hurdles.
These are issues that I have battled my whole life and it seems like the answer to my problem has been in front of me the whole time but it took someone like Alex to present it to me in a way that was easy to understand. His genius is not just giving you great advice but also and most importantly listening, understanding your problem and presenting a solution in a way which is easy to follow and understand.
R. Gil
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The main challenge I had was owning the fact that I have many ideas and many different directions I can go in but had a hard time choosing where to start first. I wasn't trying to figure out what I wanted, but rather where to start.
It was frustrating because I was going in many directions but I wasn't seeing any true improvement in any of the areas I wanted to work on.
Alex took an inventory of my ideas and personal life challenges that were occurring, and developed a priority order based on what we thought was most logical. He just listened, didn't pry but rather took notice of the things I said and calculated which area or idea I had would have the most impact.
Understanding where to go was the main challenge and having him provide some direction and feedback based on the direction we agreed I was going to head towards was relieving. The paradox of choice was definitely at play with me but thanks to Alex, focusing on a high-impact area and having him walk me through it during our sessions feels liberating!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ok Alex this all sounds good and fine but there are plenty of coaches out there. Why you?
I come from a problem solving background (engineering). In engineering you don’t get to be motivated for a few days and then keep doing what you were doing before. You don’t get to kinda sorta guess where an issue is and apply generic broad strokes approaches and hope they work. You drill down to the exact cause and you address it in a logical way that is guaranteed to work. This is how I approach everything. I’m hyper focused on identifying what *matters* and removing everything that doesn’t. A common failure we make is to overcomplicate things. Keep it simple.
So why are you coaching instead of engineering?
Two reasons. First, due to a health related ordeal spanning over a decade, I decided I wanted to help others. Second, when I was in charge of leading development teams, I found that a lot of my job satisfaction came from coaching my direct reports. I married those two with my ability to solve to complex problems and became a coach.
How does this work?
I conduct 1 on 1 sessions with my clients. These are not group exercises – all my focus is on you. We’re going to discuss what you’re struggling with, get to the root reason(s) for it and define a clear strategy to move forward. I will hold you responsible for the promises you make to *yourself* and give you as little or as much help as you need on your journey.
Ok but is coaching really for me?
The evidence is overwhelming; coaching has a huge impact on confidence, relationships, personal growth and professional success. Just a few numbers: 99% of individuals and companies who hire a coach are “satisfied or very satisfied” and 96% say they would repeat the process (2009 ICF Global Coaching Study). 68% of individuals who hired coaches were able to make back their investment. Those who make a financial gain on their coaching can on average expect 3.44 times the amount spent (2009 ICF Global Coaching Study)
What’s expected of me?
Be motivated and excited to be a better version of yourself. And most importantly, be ready to put in the work. Sorry but there’s no free lunch. You’re not doing this for me – you’re doing it for you. Do it and do it right.
How much does it cost?
A 50 minute coaching session is $220. A 4 session bundle is $792 ($198 per session). A 10 session bundle is $1760 ($176 per session). Many employers will cover coaching costs for their employees – check with yours.
When can I start?
My calendar fills up pretty quickly and generally you’re looking at 3-5 weeks until appointment availability. Complimentary consultations are flexible and I can usually do them within a few days of you contacting me.