What if the next stage of your growth isn't about achieving more, but becoming more intentional about what comes next?
After ten years as a federal attorney, I found myself asking that question. I had built a meaningful career, but I felt stagnant both personally and professionally. I wanted to apply my experience in a new way, continue growing, and, most importantly, help others realize what was possible for them. That search ultimately led me to coaching.
As I began my coach certification training, something clicked. The principles I was learning connected naturally with disciplines that had already been part of my life for decades. For more than 40 years, I have practiced and taught mindfulness and yoga, experiencing firsthand the power of presence and reflection.
Those practices became central to the way I coach and ultimately shaped the philosophy behind Inward Action Coaching: turning inner awareness into outward action.
Today, my approach draws on decades of experience across law, psychology, and organizational development, extensive coaching education, and mindfulness training. Together, they inform how I help leaders and ICF-certified coaches make presence a foundation for how they lead, coach, and live.
Inward Action has continued to evolve alongside me. I'm grateful for the clients, colleagues, and consultants who have challenged me, taught me, and reminded me that growth is never really finished.
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Ten years into a federal attorney position, I was feeling professionally stagnant. I was doing meaningful work in the conflict management field – mediation, organizational development, and training - but losing my flare.
I had a strong yearning to grow. I wanted to be on the front end of helping busy professionals proactively and consciously grow.
I researched several industries and became enamored with professional coaching. I signed up for coach certification training, got coached, and loved it! I gained more awareness about my values, different perspectives, and limited beliefs. I began developing skills and strategies to achieve my goals.
Several years later in my coach career, a thought popped into my head – “Action begins inward then moves outward.”
And just like that, the name of my business was born.
My desire to explore my Inward Action began within me. I experienced a yearning to grow irrespective of my fear of failure, concern about others opinions, and life’s uncertainties. The idea popped into my mind to link spiritual growth with professional growth. I obtained training from a coach certification program, applied my learning in professional jobs, and sharpened my coaching skills. This eventually resulted in the creation of Inward Action Coaching.
My goal is to grow spiritually and professionally while helping professionals live a fulfilled and balanced work-life. Join me in this inward movement to live a fulfilling and balanced work-life!
Outside of the office…
I enjoy hiking, dancing, music, comedy, sports, cafes, and perusing bookstores.
I grew up in Rochester, NY and then eventually escaped the cold winters to live in the mild temperatures of the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Now, I’ve been living in D.C. for 23 years, I’m an avid meditator and a Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor.
Professional Credentials
Patrick is a Professional Certified Coach (International Coach Federation), Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (Coaches Training Institute), and Certified Conflict Management Coach (Cinergy). He possesses over 700 hours of coaching experience along with 25 combined years of expertise in coaching, conflict management, training, organizational development, and law in the public and private sector.
Patrick earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University and Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Patrick is currently a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the International Coaching Federation.
Is Inward Action Coaching exactly what you’ve been looking for?
Inward Action Coaching takes a hands-on approach by matching busy professionals and mid-level managers seeking to change career, habits, and conversations.
Previous clients have expressed value and praise for Patrick’s calm nature and innate ability to help them center and gain self-awareness. They appreciate his intuitive knack, listening skills, and insightful questions.
Clients admire Patrick’s mindfulness and coaching skills, as well as his unique methods to design personalized action plans to guide them to become fulfilled and balanced, both at work and at home.