Who I Am
I am a certified coach through both Retirement Options™ and also the Retirement Project LLC, two leaders in non-financial retirement planning. Having studied clinical psychology at the University of Vermont and work experience with organizations like the Mankind Project and Couples Coaching Couples, I serve clients with humility and acceptance.
My Mission
My mission as a coach is to support clients in finding the path that gives them what they decide they want for a life of happiness. It could be about finding purpose, joy, love, friendship or a specific passion or way of being. Major life changes aren't easy. And, when change comes, it's often in more than one area - whether it's an empty nest, a job that has ended, taking care of parents, or navigating health concerns or lacking purpose after leaving a career. My mission is to empower clients to find their ideal path forward.
My Approach
My coaching is totally personalized to each client. I create a safe space for self-reflection to create opportunities through my "future focus" approach. I support clients in keying in on their personal strengths to create the life they want - and deserve. Life transitions of any kind can be tough - but usually open up possibilities for positive change. I help clients figure out what they really want, and fully support them on their wonderful journey to their next chapter.
Who I Am
Reed is a certified coach through three professional groups - Retirement Options™, the Retirement Project LLC, and the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Reed studied clinical psychology at the University of Vermont, then his career led to nonprofit world for 30 years. Reed has been in the same men's group for 15 years. He is married, has a sibling-free son son in college and loves playing guitar, leading sing-a-longs in addition to cycling, tennis and hiking.
My Mission
My mission as a coach is to support clients in finding the path that gives them what they decide they want for a life of happiness. It could be about finding purpose, joy, love, friendship or a specific passion or way of being. Major life changes aren't easy. And, when change comes, it's often in more than one area - whether it's an empty nest, a job that has ended, taking care of parents, or navigating health concerns or lacking purpose after leaving a career. My mission is to empower clients to find their ideal path forward.
My Approach
My coaching is totally personalized to each client. I create a safe space for self-reflection to create opportunities through my "future focus" approach. I support clients in keying in on their personal strengths to create the life they want - and deserve. Life transitions of any kind can be tough - but usually open up possibilities for positive change. I help clients figure out what they really want, and fully support them on their wonderful journey to their next chapter.
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Reed's Story
I am grateful to have had a rewarding 30 year career as a senior manager with such organizations as AARP, Points of Light Foundation and Montgomery County Government where I ran national and local programs to engage people in service to the community.
A number of years ago I was running a local nonprofit field office, and felt restless. I was in my mid-fifties, and started thinking more about how many years left I had on the planet rather than how old I was. I wasn't feeling the same passion. The key question was "What do I really want at this point in my life/career?" and "Am I fully who I want to be?" I knew I had lots more to give and I was thankfully healthy but didn't have a future plan or anchor passion.
Through my own soul-searching, exploration with friends and professional help - I challenged my own limiting beliefs. I was able to refocus my life in a way that brings me satisfaction through coaching - and in other areas of my life. While I didn't realize it at the time, learning the skills of coaching helped me move more from focusing on " the doing" to who I was being. I slowed down, started meditating, and focused more on the life I already had. And in the process, I found myself more open to opportunities and being more comfortable with the journey rather than the end goal.
I find coaching very rewarding as I help clients navigate the many challenges and feelings that midlife brings up. I love seeing people grow and discover what really is important to them, then take action to make their intentions come true.
I see life as a continual journey and am getting better at making mistakes! I've been involved in men's personal growth work through the Mankind Project and have been in a men's group for 12 years. And while still not easy, I'm taking more risks and seizing more of each precious day.
I've been married for over 20 years. We've been part of an amazing group called Couples Coaching Couples for committed couples that want even more out of their relationship. We have one son who's now in college. I volunteer with a number of nonprofits, play tennis, guitar, lead sing-a-longs, love dancing and am an avid cycler. My stretch is to do stand-up comedy by the end of the year. My own coach is helping me on that one now!
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