You are not the problem.
The problem is the problem.
Own your story. Own your life.
Welcome to
For those who are ready to reclaim their story.
Narrative-based workshops and coaching that help you understand how past experiences are still shaping your life today.
Intro to Authorship Workshop
Immerse yourself in a FREE 90-minute live intro to the Story ARC approach.
This is a workshop, not a webinar.
Space is limited.
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.
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 people who’ve lived through addiction, trauma, grief, or major upheaval and don’t want those experiences to define the rest of their life. We slow down, look at how meaning formed under pressure, and decide what still belongs going forward.
If you are in active addiction, acute trauma, or crisis, you may need different support before starting this program. Reach out anyway. As a Certified Recovery Professional, I can help you find the right care so you can take the next step safely. 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 ARC 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 have a sample coaching session and explore which program serves 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 land management. Over that time, I’ve worked across a wide range of roles within the environmental sector, including mining and reclamation, water conservation, and forestry, as well as in higher education. Across all of it, I’ve found the most fulfillment in helping people build meaningful connections with the natural world.
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