Hi, I’m James.

I’m currently work in planning and project coordination at a public hospital, but my brain is usually somewhere else—like in the middle of a forest, adventuring, or building a cabin.

I have a wife, a cat, and an ongoing love/hate relationship with stability—I want the freedom of an unconventional lifestyle, but I also want it to actually work. I know firsthand how hard it is to balance financial security with the desire for something different, to fight the fear of making a wrong move, and to navigate a big life shift without feeling like you’re throwing everything away. 

I’ve bounced between adventure wilderness training, bumming around Europe, and pursuing various creative and alternative work ideas—but always ending up back in stable but uninspiring office jobs. I have ADHD, which means I’m great at coming up with a million ideas, and not always great at sticking to just one. 

I’ve recently realized that the same strategic planning tools I use in my job—things like structured decision-making processes, solution mapping, financial projections, risk analysis—are amazing tools for personal lifestyle planning and transitions. I’ve spent years working in planning, risk analysis, budgeting, and program management, which means I know how to make spreadsheets, wrangle logistics, and create structured plans and forecasts. I started using these tools to make lifestyle transition a serious real project—breaking down options, analyzing risks, and designing a practical, flexible plan.

I don’t have all the answers, but I do believe that big transitions don’t have to be chaotic. They can be structured, intentional, yet still fun with room for energy. That’s what I’m working toward in my own life, and if you’re in a similar place, I hope some of what I’ve learned can be helpful to you. 

If you’re thinking about a big lifestyle change and have no idea where to start— Let’s figure it out together. 

Disclaimer 

I am not a therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. I focus on practical transition planning, structured decision-making, financial and risk analysis, and personal strategy development—not therapy, emotional healing, or mental health treatment. 

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health concerns, or serious issues with impulse control, I strongly encourage you to seek support from a licensed professional who specializes in those areas. While I recognize that big life transitions can bring up emotions, my role is to help with the practical side of change—clarifying goals, assessing risks, and creating structured plans to move forward. 

I am best suited for people who are ready to explore an unconventional career or lifestyle shift and need strategic support to make that transition thoughtfully and successfully. If you are unsure whether this applies to you, feel free to reach out, and I’ll be happy to help you determine if this approach is the right fit. 

Above all, my goal is to help people move forward with clarity and confidence—not to provide psychological or emotional therapy. If you are in crisis or need mental health support, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional.