Gavin Young has a M.A. in Systematic
& Historical Theology from the Graduate Theological
Union, Berkeley, CA. A second M.A. in Pastoral
Ministry from The Franciscan School of Theology,
also in Berkeley. His undergraduate work was in
German, with a minor in English. Gavin is a certified
Life Coach through the Coach Training Alliance, specializing in Spiritual Growth.
Mr. Young has worked at Christie’s and
Doyle New York in New York City as an appraiser
and specialist in 19th & 20th Century Decorative
Arts, and taught at Jesuit High School in Sacramento,
CA, prior to earning his certification as a Life
Coach. He has published several short stories
and is currently working on a book about praying
the Psalms.
Mr. Young’s spiritual path has been rich
and varied leading him from the Presbyterianism
in which he was raised, through agnosticism, New
Age spiritualities with Wiccan and Pagan influences,
and back to Christianity through Roman Catholicism
with strong Quaker leanings. He’s identified
most firmly as a progressive Christian humanist
and ecumenist, who attempts to promote “critical
thinking and intellectual honesty.”
Gavin is a 29 degree Taurus with Cancer Rising
and an Aries Moon. His Meyers-Briggs rating is
either INFJ or ISFJ and he is a Two (The Helper)
on the Enneagram. His soul and personality card
in the Tarot deck is the Hierophant V.
With his varied spiritual experiences and education,
Mr. Young is uniquely suited to the particular
practice of a Spiritual Life Coach.
The name "Whitehawk Spirit Coaching, LLC" comes
from the ancient Celtic name, Gwalchmai, which
means either "white hawk" or "May hawk". In modern
English, Gwalchmai, has developed into the name
Gavin. And interestingly, although he chose "white
hawk" over "May hawk," Mr. Young was born in May!
As a Spiritual Life Coach I partner primarily with
BabyBoom/GenX men and women. My practice is ecumenical and all-inclusive. All
religions, denominations and spiritual traditions are welcome.
Together, over a period of time, we will explore the various
compartments of your life. Based on mutual trust, we will create a spirituality
within those compartments that will ultimately lead to a new understanding and
wholeness. My focus is to enhance all areas of your life through spiritual
integration.
We have enormous power at our disposal to transform energy.
It is to this end (i.e., helping you awaken to your innate, inborn, power) that
my practice is dedicated.
“The seeker should not stop until he finds. When
he does find, he will be disturbed. After having been disturbed, he will be
astonished. The he will reign over everything.”
-Gospel of Thomas
“It is in the release of the need to be perfect,
that one is freed to explore the path of perfection.” –Gavin W. Young, Jr., 2005
“Courage does not always
roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I
will try again tomorrow". -Anonymous
Coaching is a process in which the coach encourages
his/her clients to think outside the box, expand their
limitations, and become less fearful and more trusting
in themselves. Coaches allow their clients to find
and follow a path of their life’s desires with
strength and conviction.
Each person will have a different need, or will be
seeking a new or different direction. Together we will
explore your options and start down the path together
until you have gained the confidence and are comfortable
making and executing the plans of where you want to
go.
Sessions are conducted by phone and usually last between
45-50 minutes.
I coach from 8 a.m. to 8p.m. Pacific time, Monday through
Thursday.
Initial sessions are complimentary.
Gavin
W. Young, Jr. , M.A.,
M.A.P.M., C.T.A.C.
Spiritual Life Coach
Phone:
541-535-1558
(Pacific time)
Fax:
541- 512-0304
Email:
gavin@whitehawkspiritcoaching.com
www.whitehawkspiritcoaching.com