Mindful Leadership Coaching
A serial entrepreneur turned meditation teacher, I help kind leaders find flow.
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Welcome
Mindful Leadership Coaching Client Testimonials...
"Truly the best leadership coach I’ve ever had." — Jen C., Software Product Leader
"After years of therapy and multiple therapists, Andy's work was more effective in a shorter amount of time." — E. Johnson, Software Company CTO
"Andy helped my cofounder and me strengthen our relationship tenfold." — Michael N., Software Company CEO
"Andy helped me realize and articulate my skill set and potential." — Riley J., Public Software Company Product Director
"My retreat and conversations with Andy changed my life." — Paige J., Independent Consultant
"Andy positively transformed our team dynamic, both operationally and culturally." — E. Johnson, Software Company CTO
"I really appreciate discovering fundamental truths about myself and reasons why I engage as I do." — Kyle J, Consultant
"Andy has been an inspiration, and I trust him with a variety of challenges." — Ronald N., Software Company President
"Our sessions have been revelatory for me." — Todd H., Consulting Company CEO
"Grateful for the invaluable lessons learned and excited for what lies ahead." — Susan M., Parenting Coach
"Andy combines a contagious peace and calm with exceptional talent. I’m in awe." — Houston P., Consulting Company CEO
"You give me hope that more people like you exist in this world." — Anonymous, Software Company CTO
"I freaking love your coach." — Wife of Software Company CEO
"Andy is a compassionate sounding board for all things work and life related." — Chad E., Software Company Founder
"Andy is a super warm coach and mindfulness expert." — Jacob F., Software Company CEO
"Thank you for what you're doing with my husband; you're great." — Wife of Software Company CEO & VC
"Andy is exceptional at finding simplicity in the complex." — Sam W., Entrepreneur
"Andy brings a fresh perspective. I enthusiastically recommend him." — Chris P., Software Company COO
"Andy helped me clarify what I wanted and needed in life in order to feel deeply fulfilled." — Laura H., Private Educator
"I can't recommend Andy enough!" — Aubrey B., Large Software Company DEIA Leader
"Working with Andy has been a joy." — Ian M., Public Software Company Engineering Lead
"I can trust Andy with difficult topics and value the advice he offers." — Carrie K., Software Company Marketing Director
"Andy, thank you for your time today. You are really gifted." — Camilla I., Public Software Company Product
"Andy has an art for combining the personal and professional in a way that has helped me in a number of surprising ways." — Alan G., Public Company Learning And Development Manager
"I don't know anyone with quite the blend of academic achievement, professional experience, and mindful, soul-searching spirit as Andy." — Steven J., Media Company CEO
"Thanks to Andy's coaching, I went in with strength and ease, and I negotiated a 50% raise — something that felt out-of-reach just a week prior." — Nicole N., Tech Company Director
"Andy has a brilliant mind. In short, he knows how to think outside the box." — Deepak S., Entrepreneur
"Andy has an incredible talent for helping you come to conclusions on your own." — Kendall Y., Independent Consultant
"I've thoroughly enjoyed every conversation I've had with Andy." — Jon D., Software Company CEO
"Andy inspires you to think creatively by asking thought-provoking questions." — Joe E., Fitness Coach
"I grew up around meditation, and my time with Andy fundamentally changed the way I think about mindfulness." — Ky H., Entrepreneur
"Andy is incredibly intuitive, saying just the right thing at the right time." — Kerry G., Mindfulness Coach
"Andy's path, his current lifestyle, and the way he approaches life is something I find inspiring." — C. B., Public Software Company Product
"Andy is an incredible sounding board and has the unique ability to remain completely objective yet very empathetic." — Ryan S., Software Company Design Director
"One of the things I most appreciate working with Andy is that he is truly mission-driven." — Peter B., Software Company CFO
"I sincerely enjoyed working with Andy. Highly recommend." — Anna S., Software Company CEO
"Simply put, Andy is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met and puts his gifts to good work." — Josh V., Software Company Sales VP
“While I started my sessions with Andy for executive professional help, where I found the most value ultimately was with my personal relationships and I’m forever grateful to Andy for that. As those improved, professional soon followed. The one relationship that I cared most to heal and improve, with my husband, is better than ever.” — Caroline J., Software CS Leader
Welcome Mindful Leadership Coaching Client Testimonials... "Truly the best leadership coach I’ve ever had." — Jen C., Software Product Leader "After years of therapy and multiple therapists, Andy's work was more effective in a shorter amount of time." — E. Johnson, Software Company CTO "Andy helped my cofounder and me strengthen our relationship tenfold." — Michael N., Software Company CEO "Andy helped me realize and articulate my skill set and potential." — Riley J., Public Software Company Product Director "My retreat and conversations with Andy changed my life." — Paige J., Independent Consultant "Andy positively transformed our team dynamic, both operationally and culturally." — E. Johnson, Software Company CTO "I really appreciate discovering fundamental truths about myself and reasons why I engage as I do." — Kyle J, Consultant "Andy has been an inspiration, and I trust him with a variety of challenges." — Ronald N., Software Company President "Our sessions have been revelatory for me." — Todd H., Consulting Company CEO "Grateful for the invaluable lessons learned and excited for what lies ahead." — Susan M., Parenting Coach "Andy combines a contagious peace and calm with exceptional talent. I’m in awe." — Houston P., Consulting Company CEO "You give me hope that more people like you exist in this world." — Anonymous, Software Company CTO "I freaking love your coach." — Wife of Software Company CEO "Andy is a compassionate sounding board for all things work and life related." — Chad E., Software Company Founder "Andy is a super warm coach and mindfulness expert." — Jacob F., Software Company CEO "Thank you for what you're doing with my husband; you're great." — Wife of Software Company CEO & VC "Andy is exceptional at finding simplicity in the complex." — Sam W., Entrepreneur "Andy brings a fresh perspective. I enthusiastically recommend him." — Chris P., Software Company COO "Andy helped me clarify what I wanted and needed in life in order to feel deeply fulfilled." — Laura H., Private Educator "I can't recommend Andy enough!" — Aubrey B., Large Software Company DEIA Leader "Working with Andy has been a joy." — Ian M., Public Software Company Engineering Lead "I can trust Andy with difficult topics and value the advice he offers." — Carrie K., Software Company Marketing Director "Andy, thank you for your time today. You are really gifted." — Camilla I., Public Software Company Product "Andy has an art for combining the personal and professional in a way that has helped me in a number of surprising ways." — Alan G., Public Company Learning And Development Manager "I don't know anyone with quite the blend of academic achievement, professional experience, and mindful, soul-searching spirit as Andy." — Steven J., Media Company CEO "Thanks to Andy's coaching, I went in with strength and ease, and I negotiated a 50% raise — something that felt out-of-reach just a week prior." — Nicole N., Tech Company Director "Andy has a brilliant mind. In short, he knows how to think outside the box." — Deepak S., Entrepreneur "Andy has an incredible talent for helping you come to conclusions on your own." — Kendall Y., Independent Consultant "I've thoroughly enjoyed every conversation I've had with Andy." — Jon D., Software Company CEO "Andy inspires you to think creatively by asking thought-provoking questions." — Joe E., Fitness Coach "I grew up around meditation, and my time with Andy fundamentally changed the way I think about mindfulness." — Ky H., Entrepreneur "Andy is incredibly intuitive, saying just the right thing at the right time." — Kerry G., Mindfulness Coach "Andy's path, his current lifestyle, and the way he approaches life is something I find inspiring." — C. B., Public Software Company Product "Andy is an incredible sounding board and has the unique ability to remain completely objective yet very empathetic." — Ryan S., Software Company Design Director "One of the things I most appreciate working with Andy is that he is truly mission-driven." — Peter B., Software Company CFO "I sincerely enjoyed working with Andy. Highly recommend." — Anna S., Software Company CEO "Simply put, Andy is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met and puts his gifts to good work." — Josh V., Software Company Sales VP “While I started my sessions with Andy for executive professional help, where I found the most value ultimately was with my personal relationships and I’m forever grateful to Andy for that. As those improved, professional soon followed. The one relationship that I cared most to heal and improve, with my husband, is better than ever.” — Caroline J., Software CS Leader
Who Is Mindful Leadership Coaching For?
You know that feeling you get midway through a great beach vacation? Relaxed, at peace, content. What if you could feel like this, always? From doing laundry, to getting the kids ready for school, to meetings at the office, to difficult conversations with the romantic partner? This is what I teach my clients. Outside of feeling great, it comes with side effects of improved relationships, sustained joy, deep meaning, and wholesome, enduring success.
If you know there’s more to life than hours spent working, problems solved, bank account balances, and office drama…I can help. A serial entrepreneur turned meditation teacher, I help kind leaders (and transitively their teams and communities) find flow.
“Mental health is a key part of performance. It's not a nice-to-have or an indulgence. It's the foundation for excellent decision-making, resilience, and a steady hand at the wheel.” — Tech Company CEO
I support clients with...
Burnout, perfectionism, and overworking
Conflict at home and in the office
Time management, prioritization, and focus
Stress, anxiety, fear, and overwhelm
Company and life transitions
Finiding balance and boundaries
Tension, anger, and sleep
Imposter syndrome
Slumps, sadness, emptiness, and depression
Navigating toxic masculinity and narcissism
Individuals and partners report a 15% increase in happiness after 6 months of coaching with me. The median ROI of leadership coaching is 7x.
What Clients Are Saying About Mindful Leadership Coaching
“I cannot thank Andy enough for his impact on my company.” — Seth G., Software Company CEO
“It feels more like therapy than it does like executive coaching, and it’s the most effective executive coaching I’ve ever had.” — Stephen D., Software Company CEO
“Andy helped me increase earnings by 60% and showed me how to better organize my consultancy and create appropriate boundaries.” — Dr. Lauren H., Psychotherapy Practice Owner
“It's rare to meet humans who can take you to your depths and really tease out your core issues. Andy did that for me — our time together has shifted me in deep ways and also challenged me to face things that I was running from. I cannot recommend Andy enough.” — Amritha M., Software Company CEO
“People like us need this. Amidst all the money, pressure, corrupting forces...we need to remember the humanity of it all. Thank you for doing what you're doing....the world means more of this.” — Rob J., Software Company VP
“With Andy, I learned how to connect with my body, set boundaries with my fear, and self-soothe to let things flow on a daily basis and find peace.” — Isabel C., Public Software Company Product
“I think of this as some of the best money my company is spending…I don’t think I could have gotten through last year without it.” — Tech Company CEO
“Andy helped me clarify what I wanted and needed in life in order to feel deeply fulfilled.” — Laura H., Private Educator
“Andy is not just a coach. He’s a mirror, a guide, and a master of energetic precision.”— Margarita V., Legal Entrepreneur
“Andy is an extraordinary coach. His empathy and compassion coupled with his analytical and organizational skills make him the person I count on for sound, thoughtful direction. I leave every interaction with Andy energized and armed with clear, actionable steps.” — Erin A., Software Company CS Leader
What Is Unique About Mindful Leadership Coaching?
Authenticity. Depth. Sensitivity.
There is no shortage of information or practitioners in the executive coaching or wellness spaces. There is, however, shortage in integrated expertise and personalization. Generic advice is…just that. It actually does harm about 10% of the time (David Treleaven, PhD).
I weave together the professional and the personal in a seamless way. Most of the men in my family are engineers; most of the women are teachers. Extensively trained in both disciplines, as well as in the modalities below, I combine strong pattern recognition with a high degree of attunement to others to quickly learn what many never see…and then I connect the dots through storytelling. Most call our time together “life-changing.”
The foundations of my practice are:
non-harming ethics
mindfulness meditation
somatic awareness
relational psychology
emotional intelligence
physical health
community support
indigenous wisdom
…as well as humor and playfulness!
In the words of a private equity executive: “Andy teaches wellness in an authentic, unique way. I most appreciate the ability to be open and transparent without the feeling of judgment.”
The heart of my coaching involves balancing healthy masculine thinking and strength with feminine feeling and ease — for most these days, this involves shifting from thinking to feeling. Fun fact — modern science tells us a feeling-based complex decision is three times more likely to lead to an optimal outcome compared with one based on an analysis of details (Mikels et al, Emotion, 2011).
Over the years, clients have described our time together as “unconventional”, “inspiring”, “fun”, “challenging”, “insightful”, “caring”, “refreshing”, “powerful”, “spiritual”, “transformative”, “warm”.
What Is Sati?
Mindfulness is a Victorian translation of the Pali word, sati. More accurately, sati means remembering.
Pali is the original language of the ancient Buddhist texts that teach us what’s now known as mindfulness meditation.
Mindfulness Meditation
“A Wandering Mind Is An Unhappy Mind” — Killingsworth et al. (2010) Science. This landmark study found that, regardless of the activity, people are generally happier when present.
With mindfulness meditation, we’re not looking for anything new or different, like peace or happiness. Nor are we controlling the mind or removing anger, sadness, or fear. We’re practicing sati — remembering our innate purity, re-membering our bodies — by noticing and allowing things as they are, even when they feel unpleasant, an inherent part of life. This gives uncomfortable sensations space to release, bypassing otherwise subconscious attempts to find relief through unskillful reaction.
By resting the attention on the breath and kindly returning to it each time the mind naturally gets distracted, compassion builds from the inside, out. This leads to acceptance and equanimity that gradually extend from ourselves and the beings that bring us smiles to include those we find most difficult.
Our awareness slowly expands to illuminate what was once too difficult to see. Previously subconscious grasping and aversion soften, and the body-heart-mind orients away from suffering and towards peace and connection. With clear seeing, unpleasant cycles lose their grip, and we remember how to lead from the heart. We learn to relax into the ever-changing present moment and develop the wisdom to know when, and how, to respond skillfully, using the mind to gently guide attention. We wake up to the many joys that already surround us, generating lasting contentment.
In the words of psychologist Carl Rogers, “the curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
Hey, I’m Andy 👋🏻
My grandad introduced me to mindfulness practice as a kid, and while I’m no Zen master (yet!), I’ve meditated daily for many years — for thousands of hours, with celebrated teachers, and 7 months on retreat. I’m a Highly Sensitive Person, Eagle Scout, speak 4 languages, and graduated valedictorian of a fancy boarding school I attended on financial aid and where I played soccer and tennis in the state finals. I went on to earn a 4.0 in computer science philosophy from an Ivy League University on academic scholarship, have surfed all over the world, raised millions for a software company I started, and then my universe came crashing down. Falling into my practice, I began rebuilding with a softer strength. After selling the company, I trained for 2 years with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to certify as a trauma- and DEIA- informed mindfulness meditation teacher through the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. I’ve spent over 15 years practicing methodologies from the Hendricks Institute, through which I’m an accredited Big Leap Coach with advanced trainings in body intelligence and conscious loving. I’m also a licensed Hatha-Raja Yoga instructor in the lineage of Sri Dharma Mittra and consider myself a lifelong student of plants 🌿.
“The Purpose Of Life Is To Be Happy”
— H.H. the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama says happiness is simple 🙃…
Look at the things in life that bring you happiness…do more of them! Look at the things in life that bring you unhappiness…do less of them!
All it takes is some skillful practice of ethics, meditation, and seeing things as they truly are.
On Authenticity And Integrity…
It’s important for me to say — I’m skeptical of many practitioners in the wellness space and struggled for years to participate in it. In the end, I realized this is my calling, formalized my coaching training, and took the plunge…with a firm commitment to bring authenticity and integrity into this world.
Mindful Leadership Coaching™ is for curious, open leaders who are in touch with their sensitive side and share a heartfelt desire to grow. A recovering tech CEO, I've won numerous awards for embodying an individualistic culture that I now realize is destroying our world. I used to be a poster child for this short-sighted way of being and now see through the oppressive dogma it instills, consistently choosing peace, love, joy, meaning, happiness, and health over its perverse allure.
If you, too, are noticing the cracks in this lifestyle, are ready to wiggle free, believe and respect that there is something more, and have questions or fears or would like support, I hope you'll please drop me a line 🙏🏻. It lights me up to assist this demographic as I believe we have a tremendous ability to change the world, for the better.
“Andy is one of the rare people whose motivations for doing this work are pure. More than anyone I’ve worked with, he understands the material because he’s genuinely and personally interested in it, and has actually used it in his own life to great success.” — Gary S., Entrepreneur
On the contrary, I do not support people or brands…
with toxic masculine, (passive) aggressive, authoritarian, or controlling tendencies
who deny the reality of climate change
who undermine efforts toward equality
If you engage in this way, I’ll kindly, and firmly, show you the door.
Feel like this might be a fit? Check out the 5 Commitments of Mindful Leadership.
Community And Sustainability
A registered member of the global .eco community, Sati.eco is committed to the wellbeing of all, especially our planet. An income-based pricing calculator determines fees so that we may support any client, regardless of means. Then, as clients develop happiness and compassion, they bring that to others and to our world. Finally, a minimum of 5% of revenues support clients in-need and organizations that promote what we practice (in reality it’s much more than 5%).
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