My life’s purpose
My Story
I was born the eldest son in a family of 6 kids. Much of my childhood was difficult, with poverty, alcoholism, abuse and a very strained father relationship. We were a farming family based outside of Brisbane, Australia.
My teen years were incredibly challenging. I was unruly, angry and a risk taker. At 17 though, after very nearly killing someone because of my poor decisions, I began taking responsibility for my actions. I made a vow to stop hurting people and to walk a path of respect for others.
At 22 I hit rock bottom; alcoholic, overweight, depressed, flat broke, smoker with very low self esteem. I was suicidal at times during this period and had very little support. When I realized that no-one was going to rescue me, it was a major catalyst moment for me to learn how to pick myself up and find the internal resources to claim my life.
By 24 I had began eating well, exercising and studying health, fitness and personal training. Through hard work, dedication and a bit of luck, I landed my dream job as head of Physical Education at the leading health retreat in Australia.
At 26 I left Australia to travel and work abroad. I soon met a Billionaire family who offered me a position as their private health coach/personal trainer. It was a time of radical shifts in my views and understanding of wealth, the world and possibility. I traveled extensively and lived large!
At 27 I welcomed my daughter, Isis, into the world. She is now a beautiful young woman of whom I am immensely proud. Becoming a Father was a major Rite of Passage for me.
By 30 I was deep in my studies as an Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialist and Holistic Health Practitioner. I was inducted into the world of integrated health with my studies at the CHEK Institute. It was the first time that I realized that I love to learn. I also began journeying into the shamanic worlds and had my first Ego dissolution experience.
At 34 I joined my first Men’s Group. It was my initiation into becoming a Man. It was also a time of a lot of very humbling plant medicine work. For 9 years these men were my honor group and allies. My experience with this group ignited a fire within me around championing men to become better, and to rise together.
At 36 I finally learned how to play again. I had a group of friends that were like family. I went to festivals, allowed myself to dance with abandon, opened my heart to life and love. My inner boy found a place in my life again.
At 38 I founded Temple, as a business to honor my diverse skillset and to offer truly holistic coaching. Temple has continued to evolve as I have, and is now the home of the growing community called Temple Tribe, and continues to be the home for my personal coaching and mentoring work.
My recent journey’s have been into the world of commitment. My beautiful partner, Nina and I are exploring the creation of a shared life. The mirror of intimacy is allowing us both to discover and integrate so much of our past hurt and trauma. And together, we are learning what it is to truly love.
Credentials- Professional journey
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BHSc Sport and Exercise Science
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CHEK Institute - C.H.E.K. Practitioner 3, HLC 3
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Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner MTA, FDN
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J.O.W. - Holistic Coach Certification
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Firetenders Men’s Work Facilitator Training
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Men’s Initiation Journey Facilitator
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CHEK Exercise Coach
