Hi, I’m Gilbert. Welcome to Breathing Room Life Coaching!!

How I Arrived at This Work:

Before we get into any sort of coaching relationship, it’s important that you get familiar with how I got here and the intentions I bring to my life coaching work.

Have you ever seen a little Asian kid working at a Chinese restaurant who was probably too young to be working, but you knew it meant your food was about to be fire? Yeah, my start in life was being that kid. I’m the son of Chinese immigrant parents (see photo on the right of how Asian moms pose in all their photos). They worked extremely hard to set a foundation for me so I could collect some childhood trauma and ultimately build this good life that I’ve built for myself.

Then when I graduated from the University of Connecticut (LFG Huskies), I taught English to Chinese high school students in Shanghai for two years. I loved those students and wanted to stay in education when I returned to the US. When Covid happened, I moved back to Connecticut and started a five-year stint as a full-time consultant advising high school students on their college applications. I’ve also coached seven seasons of basketball and was most recently a high school varsity boys basketball head coach.

In the midst of that little resume I wrote above, I spent two years as a client in therapy. I learned first-hand how difficult it can be to be honestly—like really fucking honestly—talk about yourself. I saw the value in speaking to a nonjudgmental, confidential listener who gives you a safe space to fully be yourself.

I’m now 30 years old, currently live in Denver, Colorado, and feel great about how I approach my own mental health and life goals. The work that I’ve done on myself and the countless number of meaningful conversations that I’ve had with people in my professional roles and personal life made me gravitate towards life coaching. While I am not currently seeing a therapist, I am receiving coaching from other life coaches and making progress in my life through those conversations. I very much believe in the value of this line of work.

My Experience with Life Coaching:

This is work that I actually enjoy doing, which is a blessing to say. I completed the Youth Coaching Institute life coaching program. I’ve applied those same skills to coach adults from their early 20s to their 50s, and most prominently people in their 20s and 30s.

Through coaching people like yourself, it’s clear how many people go through the same issues or have the same thoughts. Maybe you’re skipping your classes in college and wondering why you’re even there. Or you’re ready to get off Instagram and TikTok after you finish your work day so you can start spending your time in more effective ways for you. Maybe you’re in your 30s, jealously watching people get engaged, and want to assess where your life is going right now without your parent(s) in your ear or the constant comparison with others on your Instagram feed.

The backgrounds, identities, and experiences you bring to our coaching sessions are valid. We’re going to work together to make your life better in whichever areas you find important.

How We’ll Start to Improve Things For You:

I can help you first by offering a safe space for you to come as you authentically are and breathe—actually breathe. Over the course of an hour, you can finally say what’s been on your mind. After you’ve truly slowed down and expressed yourself, I’ll help you think more deeply about these topics and from different angles. Then, you’ll be able to identify helpful action steps as a more regulated human being.

Gilbert, you write too much. TLDR: Adulting can be a lot. By slowing down and opening up your mind, you can think productive thoughts and do the things that genuinely contribute to your definition of a positive life. I’m here to help you with each step.

Here’s more about my coaching style, and here are the ways we can work together.

You can email me at gilbert@breathingroomlifecoaching.com if you’re ready to get to know each other through a free consultation.