Amanda Blake

When I was a kid, my father had a business card that said “World Saver.” I wanted one just like it when I grew up. Instead I spent most of my early career wanting to make a difference but frustrated by how hard it was to do business in a better way. I tried just about every form of support out there, from career assessments to workshops to coaches. I studied and worked with the luminaries and leaders in the sustainability movement long before sustainability became fashionable. I searched for years for my way to “save” (or at least serve) the world, all the while trying earnestly but unsuccessfully to think my way into more satisfaction, fulfillment, and effectiveness. Then I came across an approach that was far more useful in helping me realize my goals than anything else I had tried. It gave me the fuel to take risks on behalf of what I care about and to persevere in the face of obstacles. I learned new skills for working with myself and others, and I discovered a way to marry my history as an internationally competitive athlete, yoga enthusiast, and mountaineering guide with the life of my mind. I loved it so much that I became a Master Somatic Coach so I could share what I had learned with others. Now, I work with people in seminars and in private consultation to help them embody a more compelling presence, align their actions with their deeply felt cares, handle high-pressure situations with more equanimity, and develop more satisfying and effective relationships with others. I get to help people tap the best in themselves so they can make a bigger difference in the world – so they, too, can become the World Savers they long to be. I can’t think of a more richly rewarding way to spend my time.