ABOUT
I’m Damian, a Stanford-trained educator, certified mindfulness teacher & life coach supporting personal & collective transformation.
Let’s make this the most memorable year of your life.
I help leaders & organizations thrive & feel alive in a rapidly-evolving world.
I am a student of wildness, purpose, and human potential. I grew up tracking tides and chasing waves—long before I understood how much the ocean would shape my life’s work.
Over the last 25 years, I’ve taught in and led some of the most innovative learning environments in the country. I’ve built organizations, advised national foundations, and collaborated with partners like the White House, MacArthur Foundation, and McKinsey to reimagine how people learn, work, and grow.
But my deepest work has always been personal. Through Ocean State of Mind, I guide leaders, founders, and changemakers through life’s inflection points—moments when something old has ended and something new is emerging.
My coaching is rooted in presence and purpose. I help people strengthen their awareness, cultivate mindfulness, and reconnect with what makes them feel most alive. Together, we explore the questions that matter: Who am I now? What do I truly want? What is asking to emerge?
I blend deep coaching with rewilding adventures: breathwork by the sea, underwater rock walks, cold plunges, and firelit conversations. It’s ancient ritual meets nervous system science—designed to restore clarity, unlock creativity, and align your leadership with what matters most.
Clients come to me at a crossroads—burned out, stirred up, or seeking something more—and leave grounded, reconnected, and ready for what’s next.
If you feel called to go deeper, I’d be honored to walk (or swim) with you.
When I’m not coaching, you’ll find me surfing, free diving, or exploring the Atlantic with my wife, portrait photographer Stephanie Alvarez Ewens, and our two daughters. Reach out and let’s see what’s possible.
Photo by -you guessed it! - my wife Stephanie Alvarez Ewens :)
