WHO DOES PAUL COACH?
“SMART, FUNNY, TORTURED…
I KNOW THOSE PEOPLE,
they’re family”
WHAT DOES PAUL COACH?
PROCESSING SHAME
FINDING YOUR ESSENCE
REALIZING POTENTIAL
GETTING PERSPECTIVE
Paul has learned how to find the better part of our darker angels and shine a light on the unique gifts that make us powerful.
Paul Chamberlain guides individuals through the rough terrain of personal crises, helping them uncover unique gifts and transform their deepest struggles into powerful tools for growth. His work, grounded in his own hard-fought battles with chronic illness and career upheaval, brings a unique blend of dark humor, sharp insight, and a deep understanding of the human condition.
With over 25 years as a senior creative officer in entertainment and technology, Paul’s influence has shaped the branding and pop culture that define today’s media landscape. Now, as a certified crisis advocate and coach, he applies his expertise in metaphor, neuroaesthetics, and AI to help individuals process shame and reclaim their narratives. His work with The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada exemplifies his commitment to advocating for those in crisis, empowering them to find strength in their stories.
Paul is also the creator and host of the Smart Funny Tortured podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of Personal Journals on iTunes globally. This critically acclaimed podcast explores the intersection of creativity, resilience, and struggle, often revealing the journeys of "smart, funny, tortured" individuals—those whose wit and intellect mask deep internal battles.
His coaching practice is founded on the belief that humor, intelligence, and emotional complexity are not barriers but pathways to transformation. From immersive retreats to his widely used tool, Shame: The Game, Paul creates experiences that excite people to go beyond their comfort zones and into profound personal growth.
In a world grappling with rapid societal and technological change, Paul stands at the forefront of thought leadership, helping individuals shift from outdated paradigms to innovative ways of being. His blend of existential coaching, creativity, and future-oriented thinking offers clients not just a way to survive, but a way to thrive.
Whether navigating personal crises or larger societal challenges, Paul Chamberlain connects deeply with those he understands best—the smart, the funny, and the tortured.
“you can’t revise or discard what you don’t consciously recognize.”
— Verlyn Klinkenborg - Several short sentences about writing
INDIVIDUAL COACHING
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Discovery
I will listen. It sounds trite, but that is what you need right now: someone who is trained to listen using evidence-based approaches to understand, explore, and envision. Someone who is free of judgment or bias and excited to have you express yourself so you can hear your own words leave the place you’ve kept them for so long.
It is from this space that the work begins. A collaboration in the building of your strongest foundation and most abundant life chapter.
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Optimization
I will ask questions. Through deeper inquiry surrounding your challenges and survival mechanisms, we will uncover elements of inner strength and potential. These positive elements start to become the lodestar for going in the direction of acknowledgment and awareness about what is your true essence.
Just like an athlete practicing a swing or an actor rehearsing lines, we will examine and refine each element in preparation for integration into your daily life.
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Realization
"Amateurs talk about strategy, professionals talk about logistics." - Omar Bradley - World War II Army General and first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
That quote perfectly encapsulates what we’re going to do. From this space, we co-create the plans, and determine what is needed for your new foundation. I will hold you accountable. Self-help books and mercurial bouts of rigorous discipline fade. I will utilize a multitude of experiences and frameworks to make this transition feel authentic and above all, sustainable.