Modern humans are spending less and less time doing the things that make them feel human.

We're working on that.

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What do I do?

The work is simpler than you think. And harder.

Most of us aren't broken. We're just out of rhythm - with nature, with our bodies, with what we actually care about.

Here's what we do about it.

Experience Moving through Life with More Ease

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    Learn to breathe like you mean it

    Bring a calm, confident presence to any situation - starting with the one tool you already have. Transforms stress response, athletic performance, and leadership presence.

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    Stop letting life happen in your peripheral vision

    Build practices that return you to your actual life, as it's actually happening.

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    Make stress work for you instead of through you

    Stress is healthy. Unrelenting stress is not. Learn to tell the difference and respond accordingly.

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    Remember what you actually want

    As the noise settles, space opens. People are often surprised by what's been waiting there.

Something is asking for your attention.

You've probably been ignoring it for a while. That's usually where we start.

  • I work from 3 basic principles:

    1. You have the wisdom within you already. Together, we’ll reawaken inner resources and natural resilience, honoring your unique journey.

    2. You make the road by walking.

      We create a plan together responsive to your goals. I provide training, guidance, accountability and daily/weekly practices. To move into a new ways of being, you have to be ready to take the first step. I can help get you there.

    3. We are guided by proven & accessible practices that blend ancient wisdom & modern science.

      You will strengthen skills in breathwork & mindfulness, unwrap beliefs & mindsets to supercharge your journey & experience nature connection and consciousness-expanding practices informed by current research in neuroscience.

  • We start with a minimum 3-month partnership meeting 3 times a month. Nearly every coaching client continues to meet on a monthly basis (1-3 times/month) afterwards.

  • Both! I am based in Rhode Island in the United States and available globally. When possible, we start in person and otherwise meet remotely.

  • A trusted partnership starts with a good fit between me and you so I’ll be interested to hear where you are headed, what you are looking for and will share details about how we’ll work together. Shoot me a note and get started today.

  • Ha! Well, every day you breathe and have some awareness of the world around you. You can train these tools to bring a centered, confident energy wherever you go. I get this question a lot. My Mother remains surprised I do this work because I could never sit still growing up. Our work isn’t about sitting quietly like a Buddha statue. It’s waking up to your life as it unfolds. And you already have the tools inside you.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • “There is a new peace in me. I trust myself more.”

    -Joeanna C.

  • "It was an opportunity for me to heal, to gain more insight into my body & the things around me.”

    -Tami M.

  • “I am more connected to my inner self.”

    — Ashley H.

  • “I'm so grateful for this program and to Damian for bringing more peace into my life."

    Dianne F.

  • "It truly felt like I reset my nervous system."

    Sarah B.

  • "This program literally blew my ind out of the water."

    Johonally H.

Your team needs more than a meeting room.

Immersive retreat experiences for leadership teams, organizations, and groups ready for something that actually sticks. Co-designed around your people, grounded in nature and the science of how humans recover and reconnect.

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  • “We’ve never felt more like a team.”

    -VP of Fendi North America

  • “The entire room was amazed by how effective a simple act, like taking a breath, can be. It was remarkable that after only an hour together, we all felt that we could proceed with our week: more energized, more focused and with the ability to reset our bodies in time of stress. Thanks a million.”

    Drew McCauley, Senior Sales Manager Connecticut Convention Center

  • "Just a few coaching sessions with Damian proved to be transformative. The tools he shared have been invaluable for managing stress."

    -Claudia Cardozo, author of “Love is the Path”

  • "I observed a true professional whose mere presence included a contagious sense of calm."

  • "I'm no longer hijacked by my emotions when I walk into a tough meeting. I'm in touch with my energy and my staff feels my calm."

    -Matthew

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THE OCEAN STATE OF MIND

PODCAST

Slip into an ocean state of mind.

Follow along as ocean adventurers, scientists, big wave surfers, & freedivers bring their learnings from the ocean to you. Each episode includes techniques you can put into practice today.

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THE MOST POPULAR EPISODES

Creating Super Conditions for Self-Awareness

Damian visits Protect.Blue’s podcast sharing his number one tool to be a more present, confident leader.

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Remembering Who You Are

With Luke Hosty, freediver & British Royal Marine

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Returning to Instinct

With Sasha Dingle, professional skier & founder of the Mountain Mind Project. On Instagram @MeditationAthlete

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