
Are you feeling buried?
What if you've been planted, not buried?
Welcome-
to a whole new way of looking at life.
Until a seed is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many plants—a plentiful harvest of new lives.
John 12:24- Brian’s Translation
I conceived Grief 2 Growth when I realized that a lifetime of experiences had led me to the point where I have wisdom that can be of benefit to others. I’ve learned what works. I’ve learned what doesn’t work. I’ve developed techniques and discovered resources that I want to share with the world. We learn by experience. Usually, it’s our own experience. But, one of the great things about being human is we can learn through other people’s experiences.
At my age, I’ve been through good times and many hardships. The hard times I have had have led to the most considerable growth. Those times when I thought I had been buried, I had actually been planted. It’s through those difficulties that wisdom is acquired. That wisdom leads to transformation.
Usually, people who reach out to me have this in common have this thing in common. They feel “stuck.” Their lives are out of balance, and they feel like they are no longer going forward. These difficulties are prompting them into transformation. I am here to help you make that transformation.

After 57 years of experience and almost that much time helping and leading people informally, I decided to make it official, obtain my life coaching certification, and seek to help people more formally. I’ve had a career as an engineer, corporate tech sales, and as a small business owner of a business, I built from the ground up. I’ve raised two children. I’ve experienced the death of a child. I’ve been married for nearly thirty years. More importantly, I have a passion for helping people. Grief 2 Growth is a natural progression of my time on this planet.
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Relationships
Social and family relationships are a vital part of a balanced, fulfilling life. What are your relationships like? Are you satisfied with your relationships? Could you do something to improve your relationships?
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Career & Education
How important is a career to you? Are you preparing yourself for the career you want? I was an employee for two decades. I have owned my own business for nearly two decades. I can help.
Grief
Believe it or not, grief is a natural part of life and something we often get through/past/over without assistance. But, complicated grief which can come from an unexpected death such as the death of a child can leave us feeling devastated and lost. In this case, we often need someone to talk to and to guide us through what seems to be a never-ending and impossible situation. Having survived the passing of my daughter, I am somewhat of an expert on grief and how not only to survive but to thrive.
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Money
Money makes the world go ’round. Or does it? How important is money to you? Do you have enough? Do you worry about money? Would you like to make more money? Are you doing the things you need to do to make more money?
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Routine Responsibilities
Paying bills. Doing taxes. Taking out the trash. There are those things in life that just have to be done. They may not bring us joy, but not doing them can bring us pain. Are you handling the routine responsibilities of life so that they don’t turn into crises? Could you benefit from a better system of handling them?
Entrepreneurship
Do you own your own business? Are you thinking about starting one? Do you need ideas or some guidance in areas of your business? Having made a couple of career transitions myself from engineering to sales to ownership of an online retail company, to a life-coaching practice, I have had to master all aspects of running a business. I’d be happy to help guide you and perhaps even take some tasks off of your plate.
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Giving Back
Part of good life balance is contributing back to society and your culture. Do you make a positive impact on others’ lives? How important is it for you to leave behind a legacy. Do those around you value you? Would you like to make a more positive impact?
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Health & Recreation
Are you doing what you need to do to keep your body health? Are you getting enough rest? Are you playing enough? How is your anxiety level?
Mental, Emotional & Spiritual Health
How mentally, emotionally, and spiritually strong are you? Do you nourish your spirit? Do you regularly invest time in developing yourself spiritually? Do you feel in control of your emotions or are your emotions in control of you?