TLDR: Just a nerdy queer former business exec who is now parking that grind of life to try something different. I split time between North Berwick (home), Washington DC (god kids), London (work home) and Weesatche Texas (parent’s cattle ranch)

I try to live by three mantras:
1. The only way out is through
2. I am not who you think I am. You are who you think I am
3. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu (may all beings everywhere be free)

With that lens: I am a former actor / singer / dancer turned (now former) corporate exec turned builder of a new start-up that re-examines leadership using tools of global healing modalities. I'm spending my time exploring the intersection between leadership archetypes + consciousness + system interdependence (community collaboration) + healing / health. My thesis is that unhealthy leaders build unhealthy organisations. After 20 years as a corporate consultant, I can honestly say that was my lived experience a majority of the time. I feel called to use that experience to make a small dent for those future leaders who looked up at people like me -- wanted the title but didn't want to make the sacrifices or play the game the way we did. I respect that desire to lead differently. After a successful career bucking these systems and showing how creative strategy can lead to new ways of building economic viability in the world, I want to help future leaders take what I learned and go futher and faster.

When I'm not doing this, I am helping co-parent my two god kids in Washington DC. This has me splitting my time between my Edinburgh and London homes and their beautiful house in NW DC. I didn't know joy until I was gifted this privilege. I never knew the absolute power of a good night story or baking together on a snowy Sunday. My therapist says, "Stay close to kids. They're close to the source." I now fully understand that.

I try to get to my parent's ranch in Texas as many times a year as I can. There is something ultimately rewarding around a hard day's work mending fences or "working" a head of cattle. I detested this life as a child but appreciate the hard work and oneness with nature now.

I love being outside and try to do that as much as possible as often as possible.

I have served on the producer’s circle for BAM, NYTW and Almeida Theatres. I co-founded a theatre program for youth that is now in its 25+ year in Austin, TX. I am an activist in both philanthropy and action. I volunteer my time to (typically humanitarian) causes I care about. I bleed for equity and human justice in all forms and rally against oppression of any marginalised group (including animals - so yes, a vegan ;-)

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I spent the last 20 years in corporate. My life has been planes and hotels. But my holidays were always yoga surf hostels. It was here where I discovered the brilliance of simple connection that is the vagabond traveller. In my personal time, it’s how I chose to move around the world. I’m older now - wiser some might say - though that’s questionable. I’ve hung up the formal corporate suit and tie and am now spending this next however long period of time venturing through life differently. The best people I have met are those that appreciate a yoga mat, a heated conversation that fears not going deep (in fact demands it) sitting around a couch or a campfire all with a good simple shared meal. This CF community is just that from my experiences here 15 or so years ago when I first used it as part of a project to redefine Delta Airline's approach to young traveler experiences. I appreciate the heartbeat I’ve seen from the people I’ve met who use this app and want to be a small part of helping further build the community - hear and share the stories - the meals - be a part of the simplicity.

If you stay with me you can expect an extra ordinary amount of care - I love taking care of guest with great coffee, good food, hikes, meditations and late night chats. If I’m your guest you can expect as quiet as you like and a clean, respectful guest who quickly acclimates to your rhythm and rules and embraces what makes your home uniquely your own. Though I am newer to this platform I have a link to another peer sharing platform with dozens of reviews which I’m happy to share.

兴趣

• writing
• design
• lgbt rights
• human rights
• vegan
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• business
• volunteering
• naturism
• activism
• innovation
• nude yoga
• vegan cooking
• humanism
• start-ups
• yoga and meditation
• trancendental meditation

音乐、电影和书籍

I listen to everything, watch everything, read as much as I can

I always have 3 books going (non-fiction, business, fiction), my music varies every day, a few of my favourite books include: Herman Hesse’s Siddhartha, Vonnegut’s Cat’s Cradle, Hickel’s Less is More, Perkin’s Confessions of an Economic Hitman, Hoff’s The Tao of Pooh / Te of Piglet, Coehlo’s The Alchemist, Ehrman’s Misquoting Jesus, Miller’s Circe, everything Margaret Atwood, McCarthy’s The Road

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

It's a toss up: Did voice over work for a Japanimation series and helped design a system to "end global childhood poverty" for an NGO. On the former -- may well still be the best paying gig I've ever had. Also amazing to peak behind the curtain of anime translation process. On the latter -- we didn't end it obviously, but we did put a sizeable dent in the numbers through our work. Progress over perfection.

教，学，和分享

Teach: mindfulness, writing, English, music, business design, experience design, innovation, consciousness awareness
Learn: working on Spanish (LATAM)
Share: stories

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I am newer to this platform. I moved over from more transactional platforms as those are just that -- transaction. The thing I missed most in my corporate life was community. As such, I can offer a great conversation. I am happy to share what I'm writing at the moment if you're interested. I am a good cook (albeit vegan) and would love to make you a meal. I can teach you meditation and yoga -- everyone can touch their toes if they just bend their knees ;-) Always happy to help with any / all chores. I'm handy so if there's a project you've been putting off -- let's knock it out.

我游览过的国家

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

我居住过的国家

Australia, England, Scotland, United States