After receiving my Masters of Divinity three years out of college, I went on to get an M.A. in Literature and a Ph.D. in Creative Writing. That led to a decade of teaching at universities and colleges especially in writing and literature. Since then, I have experienced setbacks and breakthroughs, and have ended up coming out the other side as an Executive Coach. My latest book is an investigation and practical application into the Enneagram in burnout and stress. I am a certified Enneagram trainer and teacher from Jerome Wagner’s Enneagram Spectrum Certification program, and have trained with Ginger Lapid-Bogda’s Train the Trainer program. Currently, I am a student of the Chestnut-Paes Enneagram Academy with an expected graduation date of December. I am also a student of the Newfield Network coaching certification program with an expected graduation date of May 2023. All of this training comes into play right now in my work with clients.

Chad has advanced degrees in creative writing, literature, and theology. Being married to a psychotherapist has been another education. A workshop leader and entrepreneur, he has started and participated in writing and literary arts communities in New York, Austin, Atlanta, and Chattanooga. He also has experience writing as a journalist for startups in tech and logistics. He is the author of several books of poetry, as well as interactive-fiction for youth. Over the years, he has innovated writing processes to foster reflection and insight, narrative strength, and authentic voice.