In addition to formal education, life can be the greatest teacher.  Rick’s experience and background comes from years of personal and professional opportunities and learning, along with formal training and certification.  His personal path led him through periods of anxiety, addiction and depression.  He learned the profound lesson of listening to one’s self and trusting in that voice, along with the importance of mentor’s influence to help guide the journey.

Rick is currently recognized as an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation.  He is affiliated with ‘Life Engineering’, an AI-Driven ecosystem to help individuals, leaders, and organizations achieve excellence.  He has worked with an addiction recovery center, leading their Passion Project training.  

Rick has mentored hundreds of individuals over the past 30 years in various capacities.  He worked personally with ‘Strategic Coach’, and ‘The Soul Purpose Institute’, and was able to use what he learned there as a Business Coach.  He facilitated 7 Habits Workshops for the ‘COVEY Leadership Institute’ to business groups throughout the Western United States.