
Business Coach / Life Coach, True Azimuth, LLC
Burlington, Vermont Area

Business Coach / Life Coach, True Azimuth, LLC
Burlington, Vermont Area
I coach people who want greater balance, direction and fulfillment in their life, career and relationships. I offer a full money-back guarantee. I carry full LIABILITY insurance -- something many coaches can't get.
Small business coaching, personal coaching (aka life coaching), relationship coaching, health coaching.
Quickbooks Pro Advisor.
Certified Professional Trainer.
Inscape Publishing Distributor
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Higher Education industry)
November 2006 — Present (3 years 11 months)
Provide instruction for individuals working toward the Reality Coach® Credential. More information at http://RealityCoaching.info
(Privately Held; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
March 2006 — Present (4 years 7 months)
Get your bearings and get going!®
The structure / environment for coaching is telephone-by-appointment. Three coaching sessions per month and unlimited e-mail support provide the catalyst for your success.
When you participate in coaching with True Azimuth, you get:
Comprehensive Coaching Orientation.
Documentation of your progress including: detailed ECaps after EVERY session, Goal Tracking, Daily Habits tracking, Programs, Score Improvements, Tolerations and Assessments.
DiSC Profile with 23-page personal report.
Coaching programs and personal resource website.
Formal Coaching Review & Feedback. No other coach offers a formalized feedback and review process in addition to -- and outside of -- the regular telephone session framework.
Call or email me today for a 30 minute coaching session at no charge and experience for yourself what life coaching with True Azimuth can help you achieve!
Monthly investment: $330
Initial commitment: 4 months
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
December 1998 — Present (11 years 10 months)
(Law Enforcement industry)
March 2007 — March 2009 (2 years 1 month)
(Government Administration industry)
March 2006 — March 2009 (3 years 1 month)
Elected as Town Lister.
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2000 — September 2008 (8 years 1 month)
Courses taught in the MIS, Psychology and Business Departments include: "Desktop Operating Systems," "Concepts of PC Hardware," "Visual Basic", "Local Area Networks," "Computer User Support", "Business Communication", "Management Information Systems," "Introduction to Substance Abuse," "Substance Abuse Services and Treatment" and "Basic Math."
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2004 — February 2006 (1 year 6 months)
ISAP Program, Vermont Department of Corrections. Provided leadership to the Intensive Substance Abuse Program (ISAP) including supervising the regional clinical supervisors. Redesigned program structure to be less hierarchical in nature creating three regional supervisors and clinical relief / support staff.
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 1999 — September 2004 (5 years )
ISAP Program, Vermont Department of Corrections / Phoenix Houses of NE. Provided direct clinical support to 9 outpatient addiction programs toward the following objectives: 90% of State staff involved in Intensive Substance Abuse Program (ISAP) are either apprentice or certified, development of Program Manual, supporting Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (ADAP) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Program Approval, Quality Assurance, establishing uniform assessment methods, ensuring consistent documentation procedures, treatment fidelity and consistency and training of staff.
(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)
April 1999 — June 2003 (4 years 3 months)
Wrote a weekly column for the newspaper highlighting outdoor activities in the local area (hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, rock climbing)
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 1996 — June 2002 (6 years 6 months)
ISAP Program, Vermont Department of Corrections / Marathon of Brattleboro, Brattleboro, VT. Provided direct clinical services including individual assessment, group substance abuse counseling; treatment planning; discharge planning; and case management.
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
September 1996 — April 2002 (5 years 8 months)
Instructed single- and multi- day youth programs, including ropes courses & rock climbing.
(Non-Profit; Information Services industry)
April 1997 — April 1998 (1 year 1 month)
Managed Internet presence (www.livingdemocracy.org), and computer/telecommunication systems, including installing upgrading and troubleshooting of hardware/software/local area network, and training staff. Responsible for website development / transformation of the American News Service website (www.americannews.com) from an educational site to a dynamic online publication, segregating subscriber services from visitor services and laying the foundation to provide on-line digital graphics to subscribers.
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
June 1993 — August 1996 (3 years 3 months)
Developed special application & educational adventure products for urban Outward Bound Center; including: product conception, curriculum development and course area surveys while improving profitability by 200%, identifying new markets, working with team to develop/manage $4.3 million budget, training staff, ensuring program quality and effectiveness. Developed / managed Macintosh LAN.
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
1990 — 1996 (6 years )
(Privately Held; Hospital & Health Care industry)
September 1991 — May 1992 (9 months)
Coordinated evening program at dual-diagnosis inpatient facility, including staff supervision and development and activity scheduling. Coordinated evening relapse prevention and experiential programming, intervened and directed clinical staff in crisis situations.
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
June 1991 — September 1991 (4 months)
Instructed 21- day wilderness courses, including rock climbing, minimum impact camping, flat and whitewater canoeing and high & low ropes course activities for State-run (Connecticut) Program (http://www.ct.gov/dcf/cwp/view.asp?a=2539&q=314524).
(Privately Held; Hospital & Health Care industry)
October 1988 — January 1991 (2 years 4 months)
Provided direct clinical services, wilderness skill instruction and risk management for young persons participating in a 4-season, 33-day, wilderness therapy Outward Bound program. Prepared statistical study focusing on demographics/drop out rates; wrote addiction education workbook; compiled staff documentation procedure guide.
(Non-Profit; Human Resources industry)
January 1988 — October 1988 (10 months)
Worked with 7-member counseling team with the Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office, Inc. in Tampa, FL to provide individual, group, & family counseling to inner city youth; collaborated with schools to identify/assess/intervene drug-involved youth.
Certification , Personal Trainer , 2008
Certificate , Reality Therapy , 1989 — 1994
M.S. , Business Management , 1991 — 1993
NOLS Instructors Course 1992
B.A. , Psychology , 1981 — 1987
Computer Engineering, Minor
B.A. , Communication , 1981 — 1987
Music, minor
tree farming, vipassana meditation, hiking, podcasting
Toastmasters, Upper Valley BNI, Vermont Coverts Cooperator
Distinguished Toastmaster, July 2010
President, Upper Valley BNI. April 2010 - April 2011
Fire Fighter I Certified, May 2009
HazMat Certified, May 2009
President, Upper Valley BNI. April 2008 - April 2009
Certified GAIN-I Trainer, Chestnut Health Systems, IL, May 2005
Firefighter, West Fairlee VFD. March 2006 - Present
Vice-Chair, West Fairlee Conservation Commission. March 2005 - May 2006
Board Member, Vermont Certification Board. January 2004 - December 2006
LADC / Certified Clinical Supervisor, Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, VT, 2001
Foster-care Provider, Monadnock Humane Society, NH, 1998 - 2001
Case Presentation Method Evaluator, Vermont Certification Board. April 1998-2008 Present
Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Medical Associates, ME, 1995
Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Clinical Supervisor, Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, NH, February 1991