Reveal the realest you
Which of these reflects where you are now:
I want to ‘---’
· Find the realest me
· Stop feeling stuck/confused/trapped
· Grow
· Find my flow state more easily
· Break free of the damaging ‘real man’ ideal
I’ve experienced all of these frustrations and desires at different times in my life. And I’ve struggled to come to terms with them, until I found a more harmonious, fulfilling way—a science-backed, strengths-based, non-diagnostic, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach toward growth. For me, as well as everyone I’ve worked with, this approach was a gamechanger; and one I would love to share with you.
Let me navigate you toward clarity, harmony, and unfettered growth, so you can move forward in your self-transformation journey with ease.
Find your fastest way forward from here
I learned the hard way that if your inner and outer worlds—i.e. your beliefs and behaviors—aren’t aligned, feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy will rise to the surface. Today, I help empower people to reach their peak potential via Clarity, Harmony, and Growth.
First, find CLARITY to chart a fulfilling self-development journey
Gaining clarity is like finding a clear map to your destination after spending hours lost in the swamps—once you have it, you can move forward with confidence, and even explore new shores.
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“I often feel lost, confused, rudderless, without a clear sense of who I am”
“I’d like to chart a growth plan and stick to it”
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You know who you are: Clarity helps you gain self-awareness, self-acceptance, and come to better terms with yourself. With it, you identify the realest you and maximize your strengths.
You clearly identify your vision, purpose, strengths, and goal: You have a fulfilling vision and purpose for your life, and begin to look forward to every day. You have unlocked the confidence that comes from zeroing in on your unique strengths and learning to amplify them to maximum advantage. Now, your life is moving forward in a meaningful direction.
Ready to achieve clarity and growth? Let’s chart a robust journey map together.
Create HARMONY for calm, smooth sailing
It can take all your inner resources to stay on course when there’s friction between your inner and outer worlds. But when they are in harmony, you can move smoothly and swiftly to your desired destination, in perfect alignment with the direction you have established for yourself.
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“I often feel like there’s a disconnect between who I really am, and who I’m working toward becoming”
“I harbor feelings of frustration and anger… there are some things I can’t let go of”
“I’m easily provoked by things that happen to and around me”
“I’ve spent a lot of time masking who I really am, and trying to live up to an ideal that I don’t relate to”
“No matter what I do or achieve, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m ‘not good enough’”
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You’re at ease with your emotions: You are comfortable processing, expressing, and sitting with your emotions
You redirect feelings into positive channels of expression: Regardless of external influences, you can express your feelings in a productive and positive way, free of negative self-talk
You’re at peace with yourself and the world: By ending the conflict between your inner and outer worlds, you enter a more peaceful, harmonious state of being. This balance now serves as the catalyst for your self-growth and transformation.
Ready to achieve harmony and growth? Let’s chart a robust journey map together.
Accelerate GROWTH through exploration, reaching your peak potential
With clarity and harmony, you’re now on track to achieve peak performance. Set out to discover new opportunities for self-development on unexplored shores, smoothly and easily.
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“I find it difficult to stay committed to a growth plan…I tend to lose motivation, get side-tracked quickly, despite my best efforts”
“I have good moments, but I struggle to maintain consistent growth”
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You’ve laid the foundation for peak performance: With a clear understanding of yourself and your strengths, you’re on your way to live to your fullest potential
You make steady progress toward your goals: With the constant motivation and support I provide, you stay on track, eyes firmly set on your objectives
Ready to achieve significant growth? Let’s chart a robust journey map together.
1 Neuroplasticity: Reframing negative thought patterns
Neuroplasticity is a proven, scientific concept that helps break ingrained, negative thought patterns, rooted in rigid belief systems.
Why does neuroplasticity matter?
Because it’s the key to reframing our thought patterns.
The science says: cells that fire together, wire together.
Our brain is made up of neurons which communicate with each other through a structure called ‘the synapse’. Synaptic communication strengthens when we stimulate neural pathways by doing something repetitive, like studying or playing a musical instrument. These are memory-forming cognitive functions.
The good news: Strong neural pathways make us more efficient by helping us process information faster, with minimal effort.
The flip side: Strengthening pathways that don’t serve us well can keep us stuck in self-destructive thought patterns, habits, and behaviors, hindering our growth and happiness.
Neuroplasticity in action
What’s it like to be stuck in negative thought patterns?
When the same neural pathway used for negative self-talk is stimulated time and time again, the brain is trained to become better at it.
Where there is a strong ‘anxiety wiring’, certain responses and thoughts are typically triggered over and over again.
But the great news is that neural pathways can be altered, and the brain can create new synapses too. Because our brains are “plastic”—meaning they can be altered and adapted at any point of time—nothing is set in stone. That’s why it’s called “neuroplasticity”.
Does that mean we can train our brains?
Absolutely—through neuroplasticity exercises and cognitive training, you can rewire the neural pathways in your brain and reframe your thought patterns. And this simple, effective
biological process is possible at any age.
Neuroplasticity in Drew’s own words
Drew’s favorite reads on Neuroplasticity:
The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
The Mind’s Eye by Oliver Sacks
Appreciative Inquiry (AI): Amplifying your strengths 2
Appreciative Inquiry is a transformational methodology that focuses on identifying your strengths and then maximizing them, as opposed to trying to fix your weaknesses.
It begins with identifying your most powerful capabilities through a holistic strength assessment that asks: What makes you most effective, efficient, and successful?
Then, it magnifies your strengths multifold, using the comprehensive, integrative 4D model:
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This process of discovery is about identifying an individual’s positive strengths. These are often the converse of wounds/self-limiting beliefs they hold on to, so taking a look at what isn't working and then flipping it, offers insight into the transformational process of turning ‘weaknesses’ into strengths.
Appreciative Inquiry at a glance: the holistic 4D model gets you to your goals
Why does Appreciative Inquiry matter?
Appreciative Inquiry changes the narrative from problem-focused to possibility-focused, from weaknesses to successes, empowering you with a clearer understanding of yourself, more optimism, energy, and positivity.
Appreciative Inquiry helps you see that you are not a problem to be solved: You are an untapped source of strength.
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In this step, we explore a person’s inner world, including their deepest wishes, and paint a picture of their future, and the possibilities open to them, if they were able to live their very best life.
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We then chart all parts of the inner world to build a journey map of awareness, allowing the person to begin repatterning their world to their targeted ideal state. We look at pre-care, in the moment, and after-care, to support the individual holistically.
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The work done until now is put into practice, with feedback loops and support where we continue to remap, as this is a fluid and iterative process.
Appreciative Inquiry in Drew’s own words
Drew’s favorite reads on Appreciative Inquiry:
Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Revolution in Change by David Cooperwriter and Diana Whitney
Conversations Worth Having, Second Edition: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres
3 Non-diagnostic approach: Listening deeply
A non-diagnostic approach views each journey through a holistic lens, paving the way for customized support that works in your best interest.
Why does a non-diagnostic approach matter?
The rich complexity of each of our lives, deepened by layered and intertwined experiences and situations, cannot be approached with a ‘one-size-fits-all’ mentality. Instead, a broader, objective view in every situation can free you from prescribed paths, so you can chart your own course. A non-diagnostic approach encourages a holistic view, leading you to meaningful breakthroughs.
Non-diagnostic approach in action:
A therapeutic, diagnostic approach that unpacks past traumas, diagnoses ‘problems’, and prescribes a generic solution.
The complete opposite of a diagnostic approach, a non-diagnostic approach doesn’t seek to identify an issue and prescribe a common solution; instead, it looks at each situation as unique.
Avoiding quick conclusions and comparisons
My promise: I listen deeply, without jumping to any conclusions or giving you a prescriptive solution.
I treat every experience and journey as a net-new one, without resorting to comparisons with other cases.
How a ‘non-diagnostic approach’ works, in Drew’s own words
Drew’s favorite reads on a ‘non-diagnostic approach’:
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz
Empathetic approach: Fostering true understanding 4
An empathetic approach invites you to begin looking at your journey and choices through your eyes, while steering clear of all assumptions, prejudices, and biases.
Why does an empathetic approach matter?
An empathetic approach offers a safe space where you can express yourself freely, without fear of any judgment or criticism. Only with this empathy and compassion can there be true understanding. And with true understanding, growth flourishes. This approach is centered around you.
How does this affect me?
I’m here to ensure you feel heard and genuinely supported in a judgment-free space, without feeling like you’re being ‘slotted’ into a meaningless category based on pre-conceived notions. I operate from a place of empathy: I strongly believe that empathy is a superpower. I do not pass judgment, criticism, or offer negative feedback: instead, I listen to understand. From there, we can chart a journey map together.
How an empathetic approach’ works, in Drew’s own words
Drew’s favorite reads on an ‘empathetic approach:
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
5 Servant leadership: Empowering by serving
A servant leader has a service-first mindset. For me, that means empowering you to be self-reliant, without creating a relationship of validation and dependency.
I believe in the power of accountability: I’m fully accountable to you, and I help you remain accountable and committed to your journey map and success.
Why does servant leadership matter?
You are the hero of this journey, not me. Unlike traditional leadership models which shine the spotlight on the leader, my first and only goal is to lift you up. From there, you will be in a position to better realize and reach your full potential and creativity.
Servant leadership in action: How I empower you
I place emphasis on collaboration and co-creation. My clients and I form partnerships—rather than me enforcing my view and guidance on them.
I provide unconditional support. I am your most loyal champion—my clients know that they can always count on me for encouragement and support.
I don’t direct; instead, I empower you to lead the way in your own growth journey.
I don’t just listen to understand; I provide encouragement where it matters most, helping you unleash your potential and spur growth.
Servant leadership, in Drew’s own words
Drew’s favorite reads on servant leadership:
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Servant Leadership by Robert Greenleaf
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