Bio

Brendan has an exceptional ability to listen and hear what I say.  He hears facts, feelings, motivations, fears, the whole gamut of what I say, and sometimes what I don’t say.  He makes me feel comfortable to see and say things about myself, and to see connections that I haven’t previously seen.

Then, while the thought, feeling or idea is fresh in my head or soul, he can take what he has heard and ask a question about it, observe a connection, or ask how I might address it.   

More than once, many more times than once, with Brendan’s help, I have come to a realization that is ‘obviously right’ when I make it (and afterward) but I doubt that I would have thought of without our conversation.  The work that I’ve done with Brendan is mine – the feelings, the ideas, the plans, and the execution (or not) are all my own, but I don’t think that I would have found them, or made a workable plan, or done them without his support and guidance. 

Knowing Brendan, spending time with him, has changed my life significantly for the better.  There is no doubt in my mind about it.  I spent decades without much exercise and developing poor eating and drinking habits.  With his help, I have come to like to exercise and to eat healthier.  I haven’t fixed all my issues but I know that I can fix them.  And I have developed a toolkit for seeing my issues and figuring out ways to address them.  

I think that Brendan’s skills are uniquely good.  Since he and I are not naturally similar people, my experience with him makes me think that he has a special ability to bridge gaps between people and establish a connection.  Beyond that, I think he has great skills to guide and motivate people to become their better selves.