A thoughtful way to work things through—together
From time to time, people reach a moment where something important feels unsettled.
It might be a work question.
A creative impulse that won’t go away.
A sense that the way you’ve been working—or living—is no longer quite right.
You don’t necessarily need a program, a plan, or a prescription. But you may benefit from a clear, steady conversation with someone who knows how to listen, reflect, and help you see what’s actually there.
That’s the spirit in which I offer coaching.
How I Think About This Work
I think of this work less as a “service” and more as working together for a stretch of time.
Depending on the situation, that may look like coaching, guidance, advising, or simple reflective companionship. I don’t draw sharp lines between those labels. What matters more is the quality of attention we bring to the conversation—and whether the work is useful.
People come to this work for many reasons, including:
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navigating a work or life transition
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clarifying a right-livelihood question
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exploring a creative restart after 50
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integrating mindfulness into work or decision-making
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shaping or simplifying a small business or project
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making sense of what’s next, without rushing to answers
This is not therapy, crisis support, or academic instruction.
It’s a thoughtful, practical conversation—grounded in real life.
One Kind of Work, Many Doorways
Much of my public writing and teaching lives within five overlapping streams of work:
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the After-50 Entrepreneur
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the After-50 Creative Restart
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The Path to Meaningful Work
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The Good Work Model
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Briarpatch Living
You don’t need to decide which doorway you’re entering through.
In practice, the work is integrated.
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Questions about work are often questions about life.
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Creative questions carry practical implications.
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Business questions often turn out to be values questions.
We start where you are—and follow what’s actually alive.
What Working Together Usually Looks Like
When I work with someone one-to-one, I do so in short bundles of sessions, rather than open-ended or one-off meetings. I’ve found this creates enough continuity for something real to emerge, without turning the work into a program or a long-term commitment before it’s earned.
Sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes.
When the conversation wants a little more room, we sometimes let it run longer.
Most people meet weekly or every other week, by Zoom or phone.
The rhythm is something we decide together.
Current Ways of Working Together
I currently offer three “working together” bundles:
3 sessions — $425
— A short exploratory container. This is where most people begin.
6 sessions — $800
— Enough space to deepen the work and build momentum.
8 sessions — $1,000
— A longer arc, often experienced as mentoring or accompaniment over time.
I price this work plainly and transparently. Longer commitments are simply more economical, not promotional.
If you’re wondering whether I offer single sessions, that’s a fair question—and one we can talk about. I don’t lead with them, because I’ve found our work together is almost always more fruitful with a little continuity.
If you’d like more detail about how these bundles work in practice, you can read the [Working Together explainer].
How It Usually Begins
If this page resonates, the usual first step is simple.
Some people start with a free 30-minute conversation, just to see whether working together feels like a good fit. Others already know they’d like to begin and reach out directly to schedule a paid session or bundle.
Either is fine.
You’re welcome to [contact me], or to [book a short introductory conversation]. There’s no pressure to decide anything in that first exchange.
Going Deeper (Optional Reading)
If you’d like more detail about how I work—session structure, boundaries, expectations, and how Briarpatch consultations differ from formal client work—you can read the Working Together: What to Expect explainer here:
A Final Word
I’ve been doing this kind of work for a long time—as a writer, teacher, business advisor, community organizer, and practitioner of mindfulness. What’s stayed consistent is my belief that meaningful work emerges best from clarity, patience, and honest conversation.
If you’re already engaging with my writing on Substack, in workshops, or in circles connected with Meaningful Work or Briarpatch, this one-to-one work is simply another way of supporting that larger inquiry—more personal, more focused, and more responsive to your particular situation.
If it feels like the right moment to talk, you’re welcome to reach out.