Much of my practice is devoted to the intentional push of going your own way, with awareness that there are times when the practice of going with the flow, a sort of radical acceptance, is valuable. And there's a story there.

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I was 15, learning to drive with my sister, Susan, in backwoods Clarendon County, South Carolina. I’d already begun to see her as my most important mentor; nine years older, she’d helped me gain the sense that each of us has our own spark of divine fire, as George Bernard Shaw once wrote, and that we aren't meant to repress our emotions (as many people do). She taught me about authenticity and exploration.

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On this particular driving lesson in 1976, Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way” came on the radio. Susan, who passed away in May 2024, looked at me with urgency and passion to say, “Never forget that, David. You should ALWAYS go your own way. Always!” That’s the gist of it — and given that moment and the times, I've never forgotten the principle. 

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Now, let’s just forget, for a moment, that Lindsey Buckingham’s lyrics might instead evoke some not-so-pleasant breakup. We make what we want of art, of course, and I liked the song’s imperative to honor my own independent spark of divine fire. (Plus, it's a great record.) 

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​So that’s the backdrop of my approach. I invite you to a 15-minute free consultation so we can discuss just how you’d like to go your own way — and how coaching can help. You can also book a session below.