Scaling New Heights with Focused Coaching
At Contour Coaching, we are committed to helping individuals and teams identify and concentrate on their potential paths toward success. Like mapping a path through contour lines on a map or ascending real-time challenging terrain, we believe in tackling obstacles one at a time, ensuring a sustainable and fulfilling journey.
About
Brian founded Contour Coaching after refining his highly specialized skill set over the past two and a half decades, guiding and developing clients within diverse mountain environments. A passionate and intuitive natural-born leader, Brian brings together extensive outdoor education, program consulting, and business operations expertise.
As a certified executive coach and risk management consultant, Brian has guided numerous businesses and individuals through improved decision-making processes and helped establish industry-standard models for leadership, management, and staff performance.
Why Contour Coaching?
Through personalized coaching, I push to awaken your drive to pursue ambitious goals, embrace risks, and confidently take action to achieve meaningful outcomes. Just as in life and the mountains, each decision demands careful consideration of its potential impacts before forging ahead. I am here to guide these decision-making processes and empower you to see the value of consistent progress. Whether you're navigating the complexities of team leadership, steering a company, contemplating a career shift, or facing a significant life transition, Contour Coaching offers the leadership and guidance essential for catalyzing change and growth, regardless of where you currently stand in your journey.
More About Contour Coaching
Contour Coaching is ideal for you if you want to:
Heighten self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Effectively navigate pressure and stress in personal and professional settings.
Elevate your leadership abilities to inspire and motivate your team.
Map out your path and maintain focus on personal development.
Orient with your core values and experience self-actualization.
Navigate milestones such as promotions, career transitions or new management.
Develop deeper meaning and purpose in both your professional and personal life.
Benefit from a supportive environment for self-reflection and constructive feedback.
Our Services
Ready to take the next step in your personal or professional journey? Contact us to learn more about how Contour Coaching can help you or your team reach new heights.
Trailhead
Ready to recalibrate the compass and find a path forward? Join us for an introductory program that will help you work through life’s minor hurdles and changes within your personal or professional surroundings. 4 sessions over 4 weeks.
Treeline
Navigating towards a goal but in need of a trail partner? Join Contour Coaching for an in-depth program focused on helping you find the right path and waypoints for an efficient and positive outcome. A series of 8 sessions over 12 weeks.
Ridgeline
Moving through the alpine with lots of objective variables and hazards? Join Contour Coaching for a longer expedition with a focus on “route finding” and troubleshooting to better oneself and climb to the summit! 12 sessions over 24 weeks.
Recent Clients
“Brian is an exceptional leader who actively listens to clients, managers, and colleagues, fostering team cohesion. His ability to navigate complex company goals and understand individual roles enables him to make confident, decisive actions. Highly intelligent and curious, Brian possesses outstanding analytical and communication skills, earning him deep respect among peers in the outdoor industry.”
- Bob Ratcliffe, Chief of Outdoor Recreation for the National Parks Service
“Working with Brian during my leadership transition and resulting promotion was an inspiration for me. His humility and insight made it easy to connect, and I felt understood every step of the way. I truly believe his approach would benefit anyone, no matter their field or sector. I can’t recommend Brian and Contour Coaching highly enough for anyone ready to face their next challenge.”
- Cailin O’brien-Feeney, Senior Director of Outdoor Recreation at Quantified Ventures
“Working with Brian truly transformed my entrepreneurial journey. Brian's approach was exactly what I needed - insightful, approachable, and reassuring. Our sessions felt like strategic conversations with a trusted mentor who genuinely cared about my success and pushed me to explore my own perceived limits. Thanks to Brian's guidance, I gained clarity, confidence, and a practical roadmap to realize my goals.”
- Kimberly Kearny, Founder & CEO of INICIO Consulting
“Having worked closely with Brian at a heli-ski operation in Valdez, Alaska, I can confidently say he embodies the qualities of an exceptional leader. His unique blend of adventure tourism expertise and innate leadership skills make him an ideal mentor. Brian’s calm demeanor and ability to engage a diverse workforce, combined with his experience in high-stress situations, enable him to facilitate effective decision-making.”
- Tyler Williamson, Sacramento Fire Fighter & Aspiring AMGA Mountain Guide
“Over the past decade, I’ve known Brian as a guide, business partner, and leadership consultant. His unique skill set, combining adventure tourism expertise with exceptional leadership development, makes him an ideal coach for anyone looking to grow and streamline their personal and professional trajectory. Brian is beyond personable and constantly eager to learn and teach and I can promise that anyone working with Brian will appreciate his natural ability to stay humble yet motivate with confidence!”
- Aaron Ollivier, Founder & CEO of Precision Concrete Cutting