I’m warm, insightful, able to hold the full range of human experience, informal, and a smidge irreverant
About Me
I'm that rare bird who can discuss end-of-life care one minute and throw down on the dance floor the next. My superpower? Holding space for the full messy, beautiful range of human experience—with warmth, insight, and yes, the occasional inappropriate joke at exactly the right moment.
My Approach
My deep passion is working one-on-one with socially-engaged, compassionate fellow travelers who are doing everything they can to live a life of deep meaning. I partner with those who place community, healing, and justice at the center of their journey.
My twenty-year coaching career stands on solid foundations: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentials from the International Coach Federation, comprehensive training from the Co-Active Training Institute, and specialized grief support certification through grief author and therapist Claire Bidwell Smith's program. As a certified End-of-Life Specialist with Home Care Plus, I also volunteer with Providence Hospice of Petaluma, deepening my understanding of loss across its many dimensions.
I help clients navigate transitions, find meaning in challenge, process grief, and align their actions with their deepest values. My clients often discover renewed clarity, purpose, and a deeper sense of wholeness through our work together.
Life Beyond Work
I live in Sebastopol, CA (between the Miwok and Southern Pomo indigenous territories) with my husband and love cooking, volunteering in hospice, throwing dance parties, and singing—sometimes all in the same day.
Credentials
Certified End-of-Life Specialist, Home Care Pulse • 2025
Certified Provider, Claire Bidwell Smith’s Grief & Loss Training Program • 2024
Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation • 2012
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Co-Active Training Institute • 2005
What People Are Saying
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Through working with Dewey, I discovered my deeper intentions, began living authentically, and developed a values-based decision-making framework that transformed my life.
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— JASON W.
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Dewey cuts straight to the heart of the matter. His creative visualization techniques and personalized tools helped me tackle my unique challenges with remarkable results.
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— SANDRA T.
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During a challenging transition period, Dewey's coaching brought me clarity and focus when I needed it most. His exceptional listening skills and willingness to push me beyond my comfort zone made all the difference.
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— FELICIA S.
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Dewey's guidance fundamentally transformed how I lead my organization. His unique perspective opened my eyes to possibilities I hadn't considered before.
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— DANIEL G.
My values collages:
Earthbound
Earthbound is about community, togetherness, connectedness, and home.