About Me

Wellness/Fitness  

     When I was 15 years old, I learned of John Locke's philosophy of keeping a "sound mind in a sound body" and have subscribed to it ever since.  I've maintained a high level of fitness with sports my entire adult life.  I currently exercise 7 days a week with cycling, swimming, playing pickleball and a gym routine.  I had direct experience, as I coached both of my daughters' CYO basketball teams for 10 years.  Those years were memorable.  Like many seniors, I have been hit with health issues.  I have had multiple surgeries and have bounced back quickly due to a high level of fitness.  Understanding that I could not go it alone, I sought help from a nutritionist and managed to stay healthy on a wheat-free and low-carb diet.  It is a daily challenge.  Although it is not necessary for you to follow my path, it is important that I be a good example. 

Time Management

     Time management was a way of life in the healthcare field.  I always had to stay on time.  It was an essential element for being successful.  Balancing time for work, family, sports and myself was very important.

Money Management

     I managed a healthcare practice for my entire career.  It came with a sizable annual budget.  Healthy profit and loss statements were critical.  Since planning for retirement was important to me, I had to save and invest wisely.

General

     25 trips to third world countries administering free healthcare was one of my ways to "give back".  I led teams to Mexico, Jamaica, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, and Cuba.  I solicited assistants from local colleges and became their mentor, helping them with career choices.  Many of those relationships continue today.  I am a "Big Brother" for an 11 year old boy in a local Catholic Charities program.  Continuously giving to young folks, I was a seminar instructor for Ellis Hospital Residents for 43 years.  

     The most significant part of my coaching preparation was 5 years as a classroom facilitator in the "Bridges Out Of Poverty Program" at the Schenectady City Mission.  This position required a good deal of training and meetings.  The Mission helped struggling individuals by providing food, clothing, shelter and education.  The objective was to help the residents discover that they can have a better, productive life and help them to reintegrate into society.  The classroom interaction was a treasured experience.

     It seems like my whole life has taken me to this point of being a life coach.   Even though I have an abundance of experiences to bring to the table, I fully understand that you will determine your future.  My objective is to get you where you want to go.