My Philosophy

Kids today are growing up in a world that asks a lot—but doesn’t always show them how to meet it. They’re navigating a constant stream of noise, pressure, distraction, and disconnection. Still, most of them are trying. Trying to stay kind. Trying to make sense of things. Trying to find out who they are and where they fit.

This work is about giving them space to do that—space to pause, to pay attention, to notice what they’re feeling, what they care about, and what’s getting in the way.

These are skills that help them show up in their own lives with more clarity and strength. Some kids come in ready to dive into coaching. Others take time. That’s normal. Especially with younger ones, part of the work is learning how to make the most of this kind of space—how to ask for what you need, how to be real without self-judgment, how to stay with something even when it’s hard. That takes care and practice. Sometimes the best use of a session isn’t more coaching, but a chance to reset the relationship, reconnect, or explore something sideways that turns out to matter more.

The approach shifts depending on the person and their age, but the intention stays the same: to create a space that feels steady, honest, and useful—where young people feel supported and challenged in ways that help them grow. Coaching stays at the center, but sometimes it takes on the tone of mentoring, teaching, or simply showing up with a thoughtful question at the right moment.

As a kid, I wanted to be a dolphin trainer at SeaWorld. I read every book in the library about them. But somewhere along the way, I forgot all about that dream.

Years later, inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, I set off on a sailing trip through the Aegean. Out of nowhere, a pod of dolphins appeared—leaping, gliding, and playing beside us for more than an hour. That moment stayed with me. Dolphins don’t need trainers. They just need space to be who they are.

I live in Greece with my wife and our cat. In addition to coaching, I teach English to kids. Teaching was what first opened my eyes to how much young people need support—not just with academics, but with growing into themselves.

Like most people, I’m a work in progress. Life gets busy, and I still get overwhelmed sometimes. But I’ve learned to protect time for the things that steady me—reading, yoga, daily meditation, and being out in nature. These simple practices help me stay present and grounded, just like I hope to help the young people I work with do.

Over time, young people I work with often become more:

Present and aware of their own inner world

Comfortable naming and working with emotions

Thoughtful in how they speak and listen

Clearer about what matters to them

Capable of asking for what they need

Resilient when things don’t go their way

As kids build these inner muscles, the benefits often ripple outward. Communication gets a little clearer. Emotions a little easier to name. Reactions a little less charged.

That can show up at school, with friends—and, importantly, at home.

I’m not here to replace your role, but to walk alongside you. This work can support the relationship you already have with your kid, and sometimes even strengthen it.

If that kind of relationship feels like something your kid might benefit from—or you’re just curious to learn more—I’d love to talk.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ to learn how coaching compares with therapy, how sessions work, and what to expect.