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THE PATH MAY BE UNCLEAR,
BUT THE JOURNEY IS WHERE WE
FIND OURSELVES.
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about the coach

& ABOUT THE COACHING.

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COACH MARIO'S STORY

My journey has always been about seeking the unknown and finding strength in the unexpected. It didn't truly start in a boardroom or a classroom, although time might suggest that.

 

The real journey started on the open road, with nothing but a bike and a restless spirit. I wanted more—more understanding of the world, more depth in human connection, and more challenges that pushed my limits.

 

Cycling across the country gave me just that—raw experiences, unexpected encounters, and a deep sense of what resilience truly means. Every hill I climbed was a metaphor for the struggles we all face, and it taught me that the most profound growth happens when we step into discomfort willingly.

 

These lessons, lived on the road, have become a core aspect of my coaching approach.

​I'm a proud first-generation immigrant, a military veteran, a community advocate, and someone who has worn many hats—from cleaning bathrooms to chairing boardrooms.

 

My life experiences have been diverse, and each one has shaped the way I look at my work.

 

I TAKE PRIDE IN THE BREADTH OF MY JOURNEY. IT'S THAT DEPTH THAT ALLOWS ME TO TRULY CONNECT WITH MY CLIENTS, NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE IN THEIR JOURNEY.

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MY JOURNEY

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IMMIGRANT ROOTS
BORN INTO A MULTI-CULTURAL FAMILY, NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF A NEW COUNTRY, AND LEARNING THE VALUE OF RESILIENCE AND ADAPTABILITY FROM AN EARLY AGE.
SOCIAL WORK BEGINNINGS
ENTERED THE FIELD OF SOCIAL WORK IN 1988, COMMITTING OVER 30 YEARS TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND GROW THROUGH THEIR CHALLENGES. THIS EXPERIENCE DEEPENED MY UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND RESILIENCE.
MILITARY SERVICE
SERVED 8 YEARS IN THE ARMY, WHERE I LEARNED THE IMPORTANCE OF DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND FINDING STRENGTH IN ADVERSITY.
SOLO PRACTICE
ESTABLISHED MY OWN PRACTICE IN 2015, CREATING A DEDICATED SPACE FOR PERSONALIZED AND COMPASSIONATE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT.
SERIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
FOUNDED MULTIPLE SMALL BUSINESSES, EACH ONE A TESTAMENT TO MY BELIEF IN THE POWER OF CREATING SOMETHING MEANINGFUL FROM THE GROUND UP. THESE VENTURES TAUGHT ME INVALUABLE LESSONS ABOUT RISK-TAKING AND THE COURAGE TO PURSUE ONE'S VISION.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
ELECTED TO THE VESTAL SCHOOL BOARD FOR 8 YEARS, INCLUDING 3 YEARS AS PRESIDENT. DEVELOPED A PASSION FOR EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LEADING THROUGH SERVICE.
DIVERSE EXPERIENCES
WORKED ACROSS VARIOUS FIELDS, FROM CLEANING BATHROOMS TO LEADING BOARDROOMS, WHICH HAS GIVEN ME A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE, WORK, AND THE HUMAN SPIRIT.
COMPLETED MASTERS
EARNED MY MSW IN 2012, FURTHER FORMALIZING MY DEDICATION TO SUPPORTING OTHERS.
SETTLING IN VESTAL, NY
MOVED TO VESTAL IN 2020, BEGINNING A NEW CHAPTER OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LOCAL ADVOCACY.
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WE'RE MOST LIKELY A COACHING MATCH IF YOU...

WANT GENUINE PROGRESS OVER QUICK FIXES—You have no interest in shortcuts and you're looking for the kind of growth that comes with the long-haul.

VALUE REAL AND DIRECT FEEDBACK—You’re ready for a coach who will be real with you, offering honest insights that challenge you to grow.

   To my clients-

  

     My services are designed to adapt to YOUR unique

              journey, to guide and push you in a safe

                 + supportive space that allows you to 

                      challenge yourself;

                             even when it's tough

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ARE OPEN TO INNOVATIVE APPROACHES—You know that meaningful change sometimes takes flexibility and openness to unconventional methods.

WANT TO BE CHALLENGED TO GROW—You’re not here for check-the-box mantras or worksheets, you want a coach to push you to dig deep & get vulnerable.

FEEL READY TO ENGAGE WITH REAL EMOTIONS—You’re prepared to explore your inner world, unpacking emotions to make space for lasting change.

APPRECIATE GENUINE HONESTY—You can handle direct, unfiltered language and value honesty, even when it’s blunt.

- Your Coach, Mario Nunes

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let's share some coaching stats...

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GROWTH IS EXPECTED ANNUALLY FOR THE GLOBAL COACHING INDUSTRY




THE WORLD HAS SEEN A MASSIVE RISE IN PEOPLE INVESTING IN THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

THIS TREND SHOWS THAT MORE INDIVIDUALS ARE TURNING TO COACHING AS A CRUCIAL TOOL FOR ACHIEVING FULFILLMENT AND SUCCESS.

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OF INDIVIDUALS SEEK
COACHING TO ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE.




BY MAKING INTENTIONAL CHANGES IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE, GROWTH FUELS PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.

COACHING BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, CREATING A RIPPLE EFFECT OF POSITIVE OUTCOMES.

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