Life Coaching and Spiritual Counseling With Paolo

Some seasons ask you to slow down and listen. You can feel a quieter, truer life waiting for you, and you are ready to walk toward it.

I would love to walk with you.

Calm, Clarity and a Life That Feels Like Yours Again

For years I have shared one practice, one idea and one line each morning here at Start Early Today. Over 400 podcast episodes and a book later, the most beautiful part has always been the conversations that follow.

Coaching is where those conversations go deeper. Together we get clear on what you truly want, build simple daily rituals that steady you, and turn big feelings into gentle next steps.

Two Ways We Can Grow Together

Life coaching. For the moments when you want direction. We choose one or two focus areas, set a small daily practice, and celebrate every step forward. Career shifts, fresh starts, confidence, habits and the courage to begin all live here.

Spiritual counseling. For the moments when you want meaning. We slow down, breathe, and listen for what your heart already knows. Mindfulness, meditation, gratitude and stillness become your companions, so peace feels close and reachable every single day.

Your First Session Is a Relaxed Conversation

1. We begin with a warm consultation to hear where you are and where you would love to be.
2. We choose one or two areas that are asking for your attention first.
3. You leave with one simple daily practice to start tomorrow morning.
4. We meet weekly or every other week, with short check ins and reflection prompts in between, so the growth keeps flowing.

We meet in Tribeca or online, wherever you feel most at ease.

The Training Behind Every Conversation

• Certified Life Coach, Certified Life Coach Institute (2024), with training in transformational, holistic and spiritual coaching
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness and Health Institute (2023)
• Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals with Jack Kornfield (2023)
• Mindfulness and Well-being, Living with Balance and Ease, Coursera (2022)
• Yoga Specialty Certification, Yoga Alliance (2019)
• AB International Studies, De La Salle University Manila (2005)
• Culinary Arts graduate, Center for Culinary Arts Manila (2006)
• Owner of Goodplans Cafe (2019 to 2020)
• Musician and guitarist in the NYC electronic rock duo TURBO GOTH (since 2008)
• Owner of Snow Tattoo in Tribeca (since 2014)
• Host of the Start Early Today podcast, 400+ episodes
• Author of It’s All In Your Head, Friend and creator of the Hold Until Sunrise morning app

Ask a Better Question and Watch Your Week Shift

Carry this question with you today. What would you love an ordinary Tuesday to feel like six months from now?

Bring your answer to our first conversation. That is where we begin.

Coaching and spiritual counseling are forward focused partnerships for growth and wellbeing. For clinical mental health care, a licensed therapist is the right companion, and I am happy to encourage that path alongside our work.

With love, Paolo