NARRATIVE -BASED
COACHING
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You’ve done the hard part.
What comes next?
You're not in crisis.
You're functioning, capable, and further along than most people know.
But something still feels unresolved, like you rebuilt the house and haven't decided how you actually want to live in it.
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This is the work that comes after the hard work.
“Most men who quit drinking get healthier.
Fewer figure out what they actually want next.”
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THE AUTHORED LIFE ·
ZACH
Intro to Authorship
LIVE WORKSHOP ·
SMALL GROUP
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Get the framework. Understand why the same patterns keep showing up — and what it actually looks like to change them.
Language for what you've been feeling
Intro to the Story ARC framework
A clear path to what comes next
Live, interactive — not a webinar
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FREE | 60 MIN
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Narrative
Lab
90-MINUTE SESSIONS ·
8 PEOPLE MAX
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Go deeper with a small group of people doing the same work. Rebuild confidence, stop shrinking, and start making decisions based on who you are now.
Full Story ARC process
Awareness → Reclamation → Choice
Real accountability, real progress
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$300 | 6 WEEKS
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One-on-One
Coaching
WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY ·
YOUR TIMELINE
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Move faster. Work through stuck points directly with Zach. Tailored to your situation, your goals, and what you want to build next.
3-session packages or 3-month plans
Direct, framework-driven sessions
No posturing, no vulnerability theater
Starts with a free 30-min discovery call
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ONGOING | PRIVATE
My Approach and Background
I'm Zach—a husband, father, storyteller, and recovery professional. My path hasn't been straight. I've been through addiction, grief, and anxiety, and found my way back through recovery, reflection, and hard work.
Here’s the thing, I earned my seat at the recovery table, but after a while I didn’t want to be labeled an alcoholic or an addict everywhere I went, even if that’s what I was. I’m open about my past and still go to meetings, but that’s just part of my story, not my whole identity. I’m grateful for what got me sober, but my approach came from what followed—taking ownership of my life’s narrative, not just reliving the chapter that knocked me down.
My approach is direct but grounded. I ask questions that cut through the noise and hold space for what's actually true. This isn't about fixing you. It's about helping you see the story you've been living and helping you decide what comes next.
If you're ready for that, I'm here.
Relevant credentials: CTA Certified Coach; CCAR Certified Recovery Professional
Is this for you?
At some point, everything fell apart and had to be rebuilt.
You’re not in crisis anymore.
You’re functioning. Capable. Back on your feet.
But something still feels off.
Much of your life was shaped in response to what happened — decisions made under pressure, identities formed out of necessity, ways of surviving that slowly became permanent.
This work is for people who are ready to look back at that rebuild and ask:
What still fits? What doesn’t? And what do I want to choose deliberately now?
What this work helps you do
Reframe past mistakes as hard-earned lessons
Loosen the grip of shame without denying responsibility
Carry the past forward with clarity instead of weight
Make decisions based on who you are now, not who you used to be
Show up with confidence in social and professional settings
6-week Narrative Lab
How We Work Together
FREE | 60 MINUTES
Intro to Authorship
Get language for what you've been feeling and a clear path to what comes next.
Live virtual session, small group (6-8 people)
Next Date: February 17th, 5:30 PM MT
Walk away with the Story ARC Framework
6 WEEKS | SMALL GROUP
Narrative Lab
Rebuild confidence. Stop shrinking in social situations. Make decisions based on who you are now, not who you used to be.
Weekly 90-minute sessions (virtual)
Full Story ARC:
Awareness → Reclamation → ChoiceCohort starts April 15th | Limited to 8 participants
ONGOING | PRIVATE
One-on-One Coaching
Work through stuck points faster, get tailored support, and build the life you want on your timeline.
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions (virtual
3-session packages or 3-month plans
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call
FEATURED EXPERIENCE
Clear Lines Retreats
3-days. World-class trails. Men who get it.
An intimate mountain-based retreat for men living alcohol-free who want more than maintenance.
2026 Dates:
Gunnison, CO | June 11-14
Crested Butte, CO | September 10-13
FREE Resources
Story ARC Workbook
This is a 3-part workbook that helps you get started on a self-guided authorship journey.
Monthly workshops for the Gunnison Valley
COMING SOON
I also host a free monthly workshop for locals and visitors alike.
What is narrative-based coaching?
The narrative approach separates you from the problem. When you stop treating past trauma as your identity, you can see it clearly and work with it instead of being defined by it.
We use the Story ARC framework: Awareness, Reclamation, and Choice. You see the story you've been living, examine how meaning formed under pressure, and decide what still belongs going forward. It's a structured way to move from old scripts into authorship.
If you're in active addiction, acute trauma, or crisis, you may need different support before starting this work. Reach out anyway. As a Certified Recovery Professional, I can help you find the resources you need to take the next step safely. This guidance is always free of charge.