You are not the problem.
The problem is the problem.
Own your story. Own your life.
Welcome to The Authored Life
Narrative-based work for anyone outgrowing their old story
This work helps you outgrow old patterns and step into greater emotional, social, and professional capacity.
Participate in a Authorship Lab
Immerse yourself in a free 90-minute live intro to The Authored Life and Story ARC approach.
This is a workshop, not a webinar. Space is limited.
Narrative Orientation
Personal Story Work
Group Sharing
What is narrative-based coaching?
The narrative approach starts with a simple idea: you are not the problem. The problem is the problem. When you stop treating the trauma of your past as your identity, you can see it clearly and work with it instead of being defined by it. This approach is rooted in the body of work developed by narrative pioneers, Michael White and David Epston, and I carry it forward in a practical, coaching-based way.
From there, we use the Story ARC — Awareness, Reclamation, and Choice. You see the story you’ve been living, look at it from a new angle, and choose what comes next. It’s a straightforward way to move out of the old script and into authorship.
This work is for anyone who’s carried a weight for a long time and knows it’s time to live from a different story. If you’re worn out from old patterns or from holding onto a version of yourself that no longer matches who you’re becoming, this is where you set it down and step forward. Here we build clarity, perspective, and the trust in yourself to choose what comes next.
If you are in active addiction, trauma, or crisis, you may need different support before starting this program. Reach out anyway. As a Certified Recovery Professional, I will help you find the right care so you can take the next step safely and with someone in your corner. This guidance is always free of charge.
Who is it for?
Free Resources
Story ARC Workshop
Take part in a 90-minute immersion into the Story Triangle and narrative based coaching.
This is an interactive workshop, not an informational webinar. Space is limited to foster real conversation.
1:1 Discovery Call
Schedule a 30-minute one-on-one call to get a taste of my coaching style.
Not sure where to get started? Let’s talk about which program might serve you best.
Story ARC Workbook
Dive into your story on your own time with thought prompts and exercises.
This is a 3-part workbook that helps you get started on your authorship journey.
My Approach and Background
I’m Zach, a father, storyteller, and recovery professional. My path has been anything but straight. It’s carried me through addiction, grief, and anxiety, and found it’s way back through recovery, reflection, and resilience. That path has taught me two things: 1) our stories shape everything about how we live, and 2) we have the power to take control of our stories and free ourselves from the burdens of stigma, shame, and self-judgment.
Professionally, I’ve spent over a decade in the environmental sector, brokering complex ecosystem restoration projects, directing nonprofits, and creating opportunities for young people to connect with the natural world through conservation work. I’m also trained as a recovery and life coach and have been deeply engaged in the recovery community for nearly a decade, blending formal training with lived experience.
My style is direct but compassionate. I will ask questions that cut through noise, while holding space for the vulnerabilities of real life. It’s not about me fixing you. In fact, it’s not about fixing anything. It’s about helping you see the story you’ve been living, letting go of what’s held you back, and taking back the authorship to live a life you actually want.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”-Maya Angelou