I contain multitudes.
(as do you!)
I’ve been a CEO, an editor, a stylist, an Associate Executive Director, a producer, a director, a retail buyer, a teacher, a journalist, a board chair, and much more.
My career spans multiple creative businesses, from Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Interview magazine to Los Angeles-based non-profit arts organizations.
A life-long learner, I hold both a BFA and MFA from CalArts and have completed executive education programs at Stanford University and Harvard Business School.
Having grown up in a military family, I’m quite adept at change and starting over in new contexts and environments.
My curatorial eye, use of visual language, and exploration of metaphoric images inspires others.
I exist comfortably in ambiguity. Said differently, I can really hold space.
I am deeply spiritual and consider coaching to be a healing modality, but I’m happy to meet you wherever you are on the “woo” to “pragmatic” continuum.
I am extremely grounded and calm, and those energies combined with my patient, probing questions help folks find focus and flow.
I’ve been told that my words can come out as undeniable “Aquarian Truth.”
My confidence came baked in. How I show up in the world is constantly being refined.
My sense of personal presentation and way of being in the world explores the edge.
I seek to expand the idea of what is possible.
I have an ongoing relationship with sacred plant medicines and psychedelics and will happily be a resource for you if you seek support in those areas..
I hope to have the opportunity to help you and learn your story.
If you’re interested in my career, visit my LinkedIn profile.
If you’re interested in my aesthetic, visit my Instagram feed.
If you’re interested in the curated transparency of my daily life, visit my Facebook profile.
I’m currently participating in the following program:
Flow Trainer Accelerator program of Flow Research Collective with Steven Kotler.
I keep an ongoing recommended reading list for my coaching clients and colleagues as an affiliate of Bookshop.org.
I’m Aquarius Sun, Sagittarius Moon, Leo Rising.
My Myers-Briggs type is INTP: Introversion - Intuition - Thinking - Perceiving.
My Human Design type is Manifestor.
My Enneagram primary type is 8/The Challenger.
Testimonials
“My work with Terence has been very valuable and extremely affirming. From the first module, I felt I was tapping into areas of myself that were not new but unattended. By delving deeper into a variety of inspirational references, topics, conversation and coaching, Terence has helped usher me into a greater and deeper relationship with myself and others. I feel a sense of mastery by living from my own gifts, strengths and values. This work is profound.”
“When I talk about my work with Terence, I have to be careful not to go on at too much length. Because the work Terence has guided me through has been nothing short of life changing. I don’t say that flippantly. Terence has helped me to ignite fires of passion and interest that were long dormant. And after our work together, my satisfaction with my life has risen dramatically. Terence has an uncanny ability to understand many different types of people. He meets and appreciates people where they’re at. He is gifted at teasing out individual’s unique strengths and gifts to help clients practice applying those gifts to their daily lives. If I could say one thing about Terence, it is that he is incredibly wise.
In my experience as his client, Terence’s wisdom showed up in:
· Thoughtfully curated, wide-ranging content paired with exploratory exercises in each coaching module. These modules set the tone for my exploration of the larger world and my role in it.
· Insightful questions and discussions, probing my thinking and my patterns to help me broaden the aperture of my focus, to consider my life more holistically.
· Identification of connection points or through-lines in my past experiences, and support in building off those through-lines in service of living a purpose-driven life.
· Creative solutioning and skilled collaboration in architecting a curiosity-driven, meaningful existence.
I came to Terence as a burned-out corporate “grinder,” lacking direction and feeling overwhelmed by the concept of continuing my existing career path. What I took away from our coaching work was far beyond what I ever imagined. Yes, Terence helped me find clarity in my future career direction. He did that with wisdom and grace. But he did so much more than that: he helped me feel inspired by my direction. He helped me understand myself at a depth I hadn’t previously contemplated. He’s helped me live more fully in every sphere of my life—including in spheres that were previously ignored or I thought to be nonexistent. Maybe the greatest gift Terence gave me was reigniting my natural curiosity. What he’s ultimately helped me rediscover are joy, wonder, and inspiration. I can’t say enough good things about Terence as a person or the impact he has had on my life. What I can say with certainty, is that anyone can benefit from working with Terence.
If you’re at all stuck, seeking, unsatisfied, or questioning, Terence can help. Have an introductory call with him – it just might change your life.”
“I took Terence's 10-week coaching course at the beginning of 2022, and the seeds that were planted during that time have continued to sprout in exciting and unexpected ways. Terrence crafted a program that requires multi-hyphenate cultural workers such as myself to investigate their core priorities, hone in on their (actual!) capacity, and build a vision for their future. As someone who frequently works alone and/or as a contractor, the program invited me to go through this process in community, which organically cultivated accountability and wonderfully unpredictable ideas.
My approach to my career - and therefore life, as someone who loves their "work" - was transformed in subtle, yet profound ways by Terence. His thoughtfully-curated materials, assignments, and compelling questions gently rewired my thinking. He provided context, structure, and framing - not only filling in the gaps in my understanding, but also bridging new ways of thinking.
I continue to feel the impact of this program - personally, creatively, financially, and beyond. I am digging for ecosystem-level impact and answers, and the momentum initiated by Terence continues to build. — Please work with him! We need more Creatives advocating for their most interesting work and making magic happen in our world right now.
A few facts about my past two years:
My income increased by 27% between 2022 and 2023, yet the amount of hours I worked decreased! (Took mostttt of my weekends back in 2023 - praise be)
Launched JUMPSTART/LA in Summer 2022, followed by a honed/evolved version of the program in Summer 2023.
Acquired two new clients/projects ($35K+) during 2023”
"I would highly recommend Terence’s mentorship program for anyone who is interested in looking to expand their way of being in the world. Whether that is because you are seeking a new career, moving through a landmark moment in your life or are simply needing general guidance and motivation. This program can help you reach your goals and inspire growth, while finessing and fine-tuning areas of your life that need a little extra attention.
Through 12 specific and well designed modules, you will unlearn, re-learn, and find new truths about yourself, your community and the world - truths that are necessary and valuable to creating lasting and impressive change, both within yourself and in the ways you show up for others. In a collaborative and co-creative setting, Terence encourages thoughtfulness and curiosity, while also creating a space of inquiry, accountability, learning and change-through-action.
Terence met me exactly where I was and allowed for me to work at my own pace, while also gently guiding me to make the exact shifts I was looking for. I will continue to look back on our work together with inspiration, admiration and a lot of joy. What a gift."
“Working with Terence is a joy. It has been both a grounding experience and one that looks into a future created by my values both personal and professional. What starts off as a beginner’s journey soon evolves in to a deep and profound introspection thanks to Terence’s open and accepting context. The course weaves in diverse thought leaders that are creating impact with their new-ways of seeing. A seeing that steps outside of our learned systems. A seeing that questions everything. Terence provides the substrate for growth, the freedom to question and a nurturing accountability.”
“My expectations going into Terence’s cohort were that it’d be a good motivator and I’d walk away with a few actionable items. Having finished the program, my mind is absolutely blown away with how much I consumed between the readings, the writing prompts, the group discussions, and most of all — Terence’s incredible coaching style: asking pertinent and probing questions with kindness and curiosity in a free-flowing dialogue with no rules and full of positivity and support. Terence provides the framework for a truly comprehensive program that has brought out creativity and a sense of passion and purpose in all areas of my life. Terence’s cohort lit a fire beneath me and gave me the tools — which I’m continuing to use on a daily basis — to make real progress in connecting with meaningful work, finding creative outlets, and becoming the person the world needs me to be. I am forever grateful to Terence and cannot recommend his cohort enough.”
“Terence is an extraordinary coach. He is also a remarkably beautiful human being with a tremendous gift for listening, synthesizing, and guiding. He has multiple antennae that tune into a plethora of frequencies that he takes in, synthesizes and distills into incredibly helpful feedback, and action items. Growth with him is deep, authentic and rich. Terence brings light and joy into every session and upon ending, I always feel as though I have been given a great gift.
Some of my biggest take aways in working with Terence are:
-It is all connected, my past, present, and future - and I have the ability to envision, write, sing, make manifest that which is most deeply calling me to do. There’s alot of “noise” and “fear” around it but Terence helps me to find the stillpoint within all that, so as to quiet the noise, feel the fear, and find the courage to be vulnerable in articulating my wildest dreams.
-This shit is hard. Go slow. Step back when you need to, there is no judgement. Excavating and then examining the pieces - this requires patience, self-love and more patience as I remind myself, I am where I need to be in this moment….deep breaths. Terence creates a beautiful safe space. I trust him implicitly and am able to open up and be vulnerable with him, that in turn allows for greater knowing.
-Working with Terence is grounding. He provides a range of accessible tools with which to do the work both with him and away from him. The positive impact he has made in my life is profound.”
“The pandemic has shown that how we work and how we show up at work requires new modes of thinking, approach, engagement, and resilience. Working with Terence has been instrumental in providing support, insights, and encouragement to manifest opportunities that feed my spirit and spark my soul’s purpose. I am so grateful for Terence’s expertise, empathy, and accountability. He has facilitated a safe container for me, as a queer woman of color, to explore and seek clarity on my professional talents, values, and desires while undergoing a major career pivot. His holistic approach to coaching has allowed me to show up as a whole person with a unique and impactful story to share with the world.
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“Terence invited me to join his coaching program and from the very beginning, I felt a new sense of direction. Over the course of the 12 weeks, Terence helped me to expand how I looked at my career and myself; to reimagine what my success metrics truly are based on my values, not society's; and to have an exciting holistic picture of my life, not just for my career.
By the end of the program, I had a new job I absolutely adore that is completely aligned with my Why, I am making great progress on a book about the history of my community of practice, and (my favorite) I have a renewed zest for living my life. I've done large scale coaching programs before and never felt the care and attention like I did from Terence in the small group. Truly transformative.”
“What I enjoy most about Terence's coaching is that it's "wholistic" - meaning, it touched my whole being. Most of my professional coaching has been done under the business umbrella and it all fell a bit flat for me. Terence and his program met me in much more enlightening and empowering ways. I enjoy all of the content that he curates and the thought-provoking conversation he facilitates.“
“Thank you for the profound experience of accepting me into your group coaching program. Not only was I surrounded by wonderful folks, but your loving guidance is now with me forever on my journey. I know that I am a work in progress, but you are truly a gift from god. Pure love. “
“Working with Terence has been transformational! Terence’s ability to connect the dots between my experiences and weave the throughlines of my story was so helpful. The relief and clarity I now feel from knowing my next steps and which opportunities align with me – and more importantly WHY – has been so valuable.
Terence’s 1:1 program challenged me in the best way possible. Together in our 1:1 sessions, he guided me through the process of coming home to myself and my deepest desires for my life. He made space for the persistent questions and refining of language so that the end product felt right and true to me. Each module built upon the last, so I felt supported while dreaming up a better future.
The breadth and value of Terence’s offerings is fantastic!! Every second and every penny was worth it.”
I asked some friends and colleagues to share
“What makes Terence,Terence?
Here’s what they said:
“I think most of your authenticity, approachability, and kindness.“
“I love your calm, focused pushing.”
“I imagine Terence the coach and consultant will be much like Terence the teacher—one that doesn’t tell the subject what to do, but provides well curated information and questions that guide.”
“If I could only make one phone call to someone who could help me figure out what to do with my life, you would be the person I call. And I'd make that call for a few reasons: I think you have a brilliant mind that asks questions others don't, your sense of logic expands far beyond binaries, you're nonjudgmental, you have cultural and professional references for days, and you are caring for other people. I'll also add that our conversations always set my mind at ease with the possibility of being in-between spaces, when I'm feeling unsure about where I've been, where I stand, and where I want to be (or feel I'm supposed to be right now).”
“My brother, you have an entrepreneur approach which opens up possibilities that may not be obvious to others. True talent.”
“Your fluency and navigational intelligence in the wide open expanse and the hidden pockets of cultural geography; your apparent readiness to reassess, reconfigure, reassemble, reinvent; your openness to wonders of chance; your deep deposits of empathy.”
“At the start of our first meeting/consultation you jumped on the conference table and danced down the “runway.” I thought “who is this crazy man and how can I follow him?” I was most impressed by your courageousness that made it possible for everyone in the room to relax and know that it was a safe space. Good work was done.”
“You have a twinkle in your eye that sparks almost imperceptibly that affirms, supports, propels whoever you are with. It’s very powerful.”
“You mold adversity into new pathways for thriving and life. You find a way to balance, figuratively and literally, when you feel the most precarious. You build strength in your body and spirit that becomes fluid movement and even greater flexibility. You are eternally optimistic and express excitement about concepts that other people don’t yet conceive. You connect people. You invite us in to your world but also have extremely good boundaries. You know that food and fashion and dancing are all ways to foster people feeling both special and connected. What I like most is that you are my friend.”
“I trust you because you know you don’t know everything and do know how to navigate the unknown, particularly through time, space, memory, and emotion.”