For many people, it’s the relationships we have with the people we love that brings us the most joy and satisfaction. That said, those same relationships can be incredibly challenging, and most of us (including me) embark on that journey with only a fraction of the knowledge, insight, and skills that – looking back on it - we would have liked. And that’s exactly why I created this course, because the skill set that’s needed for a successful relationship isn’t rocket science. It’s like any other skill set. A few key concepts put into practice in smart, creative ways can make an incredible difference.    

Along with how this course works and what you should expect, you may be curious about my background and qualifications. 

I grew up in Paris, France, which is where I finished high school. I have a BA from Colgate University where I studied philosophy, languages, and literature, and an MBA from Northeastern University. My professional career has been as a sales executive in high tech. My wonderful wife and I have been married for twenty years, and we have two boys.

As interesting as my childhood was it was also challenging, and one of the consequences was that relationships were difficult for me. By the time I turned thirty it had become clear to me that – unless I got help – I wasn't going to make the progress I wanted.  With that possibility as a compelling reason to act, I made my first appointment with a cognitive behavioral therapist and started what turned out to be an eight-year period of therapy sessions, reading books on family dynamics and personal development, and participating in personal development seminars. To my surprise, the things I learned turned out to be incredibly helpful. And when I looked back on my experience, what stood out most was that being good at personal relationships was like anything else I had become good at. It was simply another skill set.

I do not have a degree in psychology, and I’ve never worked as a therapist or a social worker.  But here’s what I do have; first-hand experience of how to get from here to there. I don’t just teach the content in this course.  I’ve lived it. That, combined with over 35 years of success in the business world where results matter, and twenty years of marriage and raising two children give me – I believe – a point of view that’s worth sharing and that others may find helpful.    

So, that's a quick summary of my background and qualifications. I wish you the very best on your journey. I hope this course proves to be a valuable part of it.