Hey, I’m Gilbert! Welcome to Breathing Room Life Coaching.

How I Arrived at Being a Life Coach:

• My life started by: Have you ever seen a little Asian kid working at a Chinese restaurant who was probably too young to be working, but you knew it meant your food was about to be fire? Yeah, my start in life was being that kid.

• I grew up and became: When I graduated from the University of Connecticut (LFG Huskies), I taught English to Chinese high school students in Shanghai for two years. I loved those students and wanted to stay in education after that. I moved back to Connecticut and started a five-year stint as a full-time consultant who advised high school students through their college application process. I’ve also coached seven seasons of basketball and was recently a high school varsity boys basketball head coach. Simply put: I’ve been serving people my whole life.

• WHY I CHOSE LIFE COACHING WORK: In the midst of that little resume I wrote above, I spent two years as a client in therapy. I learned first-hand how difficult it can be to honestly—like really fucking honestly—talk about yourself. At the same time, I see the value in speaking to a nonjudgmental, confidential listener who gives you a safe space to fully be yourself. I want to give you a place to pause and really get some clarity in your life. Your time on Earth is short, and I’m here to help you maximize that time.

• My training: I completed the Youth Coaching Institute’s life coaching program with knowledgeable instructors and cohort of coaches. It is an awesome and well-respected program, and I use those same skills and coaching mindsets to coach adults from their early 20s to their 50s, and most prominently people in their 20s and 30s.

• Where we’re at now: I’m 30 years old, currently live in Denver, Colorado, and feel great about how I approach my own mental health and life goals. My clients have been committed to this life coaching work and our results have been phenomenal: better organizational skills, healthier daily habits, more clarity on the job search, and more fun while dating. I’m by their side the whole time to provide accountability, and it’s really cool to see at the end how far they’ve come.

• My belief in you: The backgrounds, identities, and experiences you bring to our coaching sessions are valid. With your mind and body, you can do anything positive that you set your mind to. We’re going to work together to make your life better in whichever areas you find important.

You can book a time through this link if you’re ready for a free get-to-know-you chat or your first free 75-minute session.