For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated by this amazing thing called life. From an early age I read widely in areas such as adventure, stories of human achievement, the unexplained, mythology and some areas of psychology.

As a teenager I was addicted to anything which suggested that there was ‘something more ‘ to life than the everyday. I read Socialist political newspapers, listened to punk music, watched Twilight Zone and the American Wrestling..anything I could to seek out the potential excitement that life had to offer. Some of my searching was more fruitful than others!

In my final years of school I became engrossed with the study of human societies and cultures. I decided to study Social Work, as it would enable me to pursue my interest in people; how they live, interpret their world and make choices in unique ways. It would also enable me to implement my strong desire to help people improve their lives.

I commenced my University studies at the tender age of seventeen. Becoming a Christian two weeks before my nineteenth birthday significantly changed my perspective, with the result that I took a year's break from University to reconsider my future.

Twelve months later I believed the Lord wanted me to complete my degree. I returned to Social Work but found myself challenged by a range of questions. What was life supposed to be about? Obviously service of the Lord God and the maintenance of intimacy with Him through His Son Jesus Christ were paramount.

I looked at my own life. I knew I had much to offer the Lord:

* I believed I had a reasonable intelligence (my teachers and parents had always said so)

* I believed I had significant potential to influence the world for Christ (my minister and youth leader had said so)

* I believed I was keen, had enthusiasm and passion, which many around me seemed to have difficulty maintaining..

..yet one other thing was obvious....that I was not fulfilling my potential.

I had to grapple with the other aspects of my character that the people above had also noticed. My enthusiasm, curiosity and keenness tended to make me distractible. I was fascinated by so many things, and often paid interest in far too many things to achieve much in any of them.

My belief in my own potential in Christ led me to neglect some of the everyday, less glamorous necessities of life. My time management was poor, I would often put things off extensively, and I struggled between shyness and ‘tryhard' sociability. I wasted my money...thinking I could start saving after University.

Following University I hit reality with a thud and realised there were many life areas in which I needed to improve. I started to work at improving my confidence in my relations with others, my public-speaking skills, my management of time. I gradually learnt not to pay attention to everything that I found interesting, but only those things that were necessary or important.

This is not to say I began to lead a deprived life..to me the occasional enjoyment of a silly movie has always been an important part of balancing work and play.

As I grew older and began to learn more about people, I realised I was not alone. I realised many people experienced areas of success in their lives, but had other areas which they wanted to develop:

* The seemingly confident professional woman unable to develop a positive romantic relationship with a man

* The committed Christian unable to determine God's call on their life

* The gifted person experiencing difficulty expressing themselves assertively with others

* The conscientious worker finding themselves terrified by sweeping changes in their employment setting, and feeling overwhelmed by how they are thus required to adapt.

My existing passion for helping people in need was transformed. I realised possibly for the first time that each of us are in need in our own way, even when life is going well! I began to explore how the skills, knowledge and competencies I had developed in my work with marginalised and isolated people could be applied to benefit people from all sectors of society.

As a Christian, I was already interested in reflecting what constituted the "life in its fulness" Christ describes. I believed (and still believe) that the Lord had given me particular skill in helping Christians to grow a happier, more effective and more biblically authentic lifestyle.

I was exposed in one of my many internet searches to the field known as "Life Coaching." Initially very sceptical, I gradually began to see how, when implemented within a Christian context, it could minister to people in areas of their lives which were often overlooked.

Many of the functions of Life Coaching were present in the days of Christ, because people interacted with each other far more extensively. When they travelled it was walking, strangers on the same road usually linking up and walking and talking together (as on the Road to Emmaus!) Families, extended kinship networks, spent much of their time together in work, worship and play...undistracted by television or a need for ‘personal space.'

I began to see that coaching could fill a gap created by our faster, more individualised lifestyle. There are far too many lonely people in the world, who wonder if they have value. Coaching has an important part to play in enabling people to live abundant lives.

Now some time later I have gradually evolved into a Christian Coach. I have no wish to promote quick fixes and 'pie in the sky' ideals. My work is grounded in my commitment to honouring Christ and ministering to His people. I am committed to helping anyone I work with in ways that will grow to become second-nature in whatever situations they find themselves.

Change comes step by step, gradually over time. The key to success in improving your life lies in having someone who respects who you are, but will hold you accountable in your efforts to create a life less ordinary. I am interested in your life honouring the Lord we both serve.

My coaching services will provide the information, support and accountability required to make what you previously considered only a dream a reality.

What Are My professional qualifications?

1993-- Bachelor of Social Work degree (University of New South Wales)

1997--Graduate Certificate in Community Mental Health ( University of Queensland)

I have also completed post-graduate training in the areas of Professional Supervision and Psychotherapy.

2008 -- Juris Doctor - I am currently a lawyer in training.

My diverse experience and training weave together to provide an earthy, realistic yet humorous approach to anything I do.

What Gets Me Going?

Human beings being fully alive! I am excited and fascinated by any situation where a person strives to fulfill their potential. I enjoy fun, adventure, physical and intellectual challenges and the quirky complexities of being human. Life as a husband, and father to two young sons encompasses all of these qualities!

I am an avid reader, spanning topics such as biographies, history, science, humour, personal development, theology, comparative religion, politics, novels, science fiction, ... among others!

My Personal Mission

My personal mission is to enjoy life, to have positive impact on the world, to serve my God and the people He created. .

What's My Coaching Style?

While I am always learning from others, I do not merely follow another's lead in how I coach people. In working with me you will know that your coach is genuine, focussed, patient and has a healthy sense of fun and creativity!

I go the extra mile in helping my clients achieve a more authentic life, giving glimpses into a world with greater promise, honesty and fulfillment than they may have imagined. I take time to ensure I have understood what you have described, and work collaboratively with you to devise goals and steps to achieve them.

I am committed to ensuring your work with me is an experience that you find valuable and enriching.