I served as a pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Houston for over 20 years. I now work full-time as a professional executive and life coach/counselor and corporate chaplain and coach. I am a part of Hall Counseling & Associates in the Houston Heights (https://www.hallcounseling.net/).

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Books that influence and shape my coaching practice are:

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• Renovation of the Heart​ - Dallas Willard

• Helping People Change - Richard Boyatzis, Melvin L. Smith

• Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Gottman

• The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness​​ - Tim Keller​​​

• The Four Loves - C.S. Lewis

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I am certified as an executive coach from the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. I received an ACC coaching accreditation (Associate Certified Coach) through the International Coaching Federation.  ​​​​I hold a Doctorate in Ministry with an emphasis in spiritual formation and a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in pastoral care and counseling, both from Fuller Theological Seminary.​​​

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• ​Emotional intelligence​

• Leadership competencies

• Work/life balance

• Career transitions

• ​Relationship challenges

• Pre-marriage counseling

• Marriage counseling

• ​Spiritual direction​

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My wife and I are longtime residents of the Houston Heights.  We’ve been married for 28 years and are proud parents of two college aged sons.  I love reading, playing guitar, trying new restaurants, following nearly all sports, and spending time with family and friends.​​​​​