My mindfulness-based coaching practice is based on an Integral model of coaching that takes into account the whole person and helping people find their true potential in their lives. My coaching practice draws on over 10 years of experience as a Buddhist meditation teacher, my experience of counseling people for the past 10 years, as well as my 25 years of meditation practice and studies in the Diamond Heart school.

In my coaching practice I help you to live your potential, to optimize your ability to manifest your deepest intentions, and to live a satisfying and fulfilling life. I don’t pretend to have all the answers. I simply help you to discover what’s important and support you living in harmony with your deepest values. I also assist you in exploring what interferes with you manifesting the life and purpose you envision – what unconscious blocks, patterns, habits and beliefs distract you from your goal.

My practice takes awareness as the fundamental ground of who we are and what we do. Awareness is the key to self-knowledge, transformation and effective functioning in the world. Because of that, helping people develop and deepen the practice of mindfulness is central to the coaching work that I do as it provides the basis for awareness in all aspects of our life.

The coaching structure.
In the first one or two sessions I do an in-depth intake to get an overall perspective on your situation. Then in session 2 or 3, I present a program that will address your specific issues as well as focus on patterns, beliefs or ways of living that may be interfering with you living your goals, vision or optimal potential. I will suggest specific practices. self-observations and techniques to explore the issues and create lasting healthy solutions in your life. We’ll then explore these themes as the weeks progress – particularly working with obstacles that arise in order to support a deep transformation. Ideally the initial intake and following session is done in person. After that, the work can be conducted via phone. Sessions will take place twice a month for a specified period of time.

Mark Coleman is a certified integral coach. He trained at New Ventures West in San Francisco.

Please contact me at info@awakeinthewild.com with any questions or for more information.

- Mark Coleman