Guest Bio:

Following a pivotal chapter marked by a divorce and business transition in 2012, Dave embarked on a profound inner odyssey delving into self-exploration through coaching and personal growth programs. Dave has since stepped away from the corporate world and launched his mission as a certified Somatic Academy and certified Elementum Coach; transforming lives through his coaching company KÄNA Lifeworks. For his male clients, Dave has embodied a deep transformation and guides his clients to be the men they want to be, while for his female clients Dave provides a safe grounded masculine space for deep healing and change.

A dedicated father to Liam and Aidan, Dave's parental role has spurred introspection into his own boundaries, spirituality, and views on masculinity. This introspective journey forms the core of "Breakfast with Manny," his podcast with co-host Emmanuel Mancilla, unraveling the essence of healthy masculinity and pathways for men's inner healing.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to incorporate different modalities into your coaching practice
• How to reverse engineer your life experience to be a better coach
• How to leverage mentorship communities to get clients
• The trick to being magnetic in your marketing
• Why it’s important to continue investing in your own growth
• The power of messy inspired action
• What it means to be a Benevolent King

Connect With Dave:

• Instagram
• 🎙️Listen to ‘Breakfast with Manny’ on Spotify

Other Resources: 

• No More Nice Guy - by Robert Glover
• Men’s Work - by Connor Beaton (Founder of ManTalks)
• No Bad Parts - by Richard Schwartz
• Alexi Panos

Jump Ahead:

02:29 - Dave's Journey into Coaching 02:12 - Somatic Coaching Explained 05:48 - Example of Somatic Coaching Session 08:11 - Parts Work and Recommended Resources 08:44 - Transition from Entrepreneur to Full-Time Coach 11:26 - Combining Somatic Work with Masculine/Feminine Dynamics 14:37 - Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies 15:22 - Conscious Expression of Masculinity 18:23 - Getting Clients as a New Coach 20:48 - Importance of ‘Being State’ in Coaching 22:27 - Coaching Example: Shame Pong 23:18 - Certainty and Transforming Your Own Life 26:04 - Types of Experts in Coaching 30:28 - The Benevolent King Series 33:41 - Leveraging Communities for Client Referrals 34:25 - Challenges of Getting Men into Coaching 37:32 - Insecurity Patterns in New Coaches 47:07 - Breakfast with Manny Podcast