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You are great at what you do but that is not the problem.
Something underneath has shifted, and your competence keeps papering over it.
- Maybe the work is fine, but the meaning is gone.
- Maybe fear of losing what you've built is making your decisions for you—choosing safety when the moment calls for courage.
- Maybe you are in a major transition (new role, restructuring, retirement) and the old identity was left behind before the new one arrived.
These are not problems to fix. They are invitations to outgrow your current container. This is where leadership coaching for major life transitions begins.
ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Seth Clark
I am a Board Certified leadership coach (BCC) and American Baptist minister. I sat with the dying as a hospice chaplain during COVID, served 8 years at the U.S.-Mexico border with Border Church — coordinating with Border Patrol and faith groups for tens of thousands — and led a church through financial crisis as pastor and COO, all while husband, dad, and grad student. Hospice taught me that leaders who face endings thrive; others don't. This applies to you and your teams. I've provided executive transition coaching to SDGE executives, a retired Navy SEAL, USD/SDSU faculty, nonprofit directors, and entrepreneurs worldwide.
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Worldwide clients, all sectors—same life, death, leadership realities.
HOW I WORK
Most coaches add more.
I work in the opposite direction.
We start by subtracting. It's time to throw out whatever no longer serves you, whatever performance you can set down.
Mortality awareness makes this possible. When you accept that your time is finite, you see what is worth your life and what is not. Then we rebuild from what is real — your actual values, constraints, and horizon. Not who you think you ought to be, but who you are.
The goal is purpose-driven leadership: facing change with courage, finding clarity with confidence, and leading from a life that is actually yours.
Mortality awareness makes this possible. When you accept that your time is finite, you see what is worth your life and what is not. Then we rebuild from what is real — your actual values, constraints, and horizon. Not who you think you ought to be, but who you are.
The goal is purpose-driven leadership: facing change with courage, finding clarity with confidence, and leading from a life that is actually yours.
What Leaders Are Saying
“A gentle yet challenging coach who meets you where you are and guides you to your next level of becoming. ”
— Zachary Gabriel Green, PhD, PCC | Distinguished Professor & Senior Director, University of San Diego“Seth is a patient, compassionate life coach who helped me see my potential, set goals, and overcome obstacles. Highest recommendation! ”
— Laura Angel-Zavala | Entrepreneur, Author & Lecturer“Seth brings rare intellectual range and grounded presence, offering cross-disciplinary insight and clarity that elevates everyone in the room.”
— Valerie Livesay, Ph.D. | Coach, Facilitator & Researcher“Seth helped me navigate major transitions, build self-awareness, and develop a goal-setting framework that led me to becoming an executive leader.”
— Azahalia Valdez Rosas | Mission-Driven Leader & Lifelong Learner“Seth brings remarkable peace and presence to coaching. He excels in the most difficult scenarios and comes highly recommended”
— Brentford Clarke, ACC | Coaching Scholar & Navy SEAL“Seth creates a grounded space for real honesty and insight. His deep listening, incisive questions, and mindfulness integration make him an exceptional coach.”
— August Dyson | Enablement Systems Builder for Social Impact“Seth brings infinite compassion, deep reflection, and a gift for connecting with people — balancing goal-setting with real human complexity. Truly incredible.”
Billy Piper, MA, CNP | Nonprofit Consultant, Coach, Instructor & Ph.D. Student“Known Seth for over 10 years — his talks and books are always deeply thoughtful, engaging, and consistently worth your time.”
— Victor Neuman, PE, CEM | Professional Engineer“Seth is knowledgeable, inspiring, and faithful — his speaking consistently delivers strong insights and clarity that leave you with something meaningful to reflect on.”
— Amanda Albertson | Administrator“Seth consistently drives real transformation in his clients — building confidence and bold action. He is highly skilled working cross-culturally and intergenerationally.”
— Inez González Perezchica, Ed.D. | Leadership Coach, Nonprofit Consultant & Keynote SpeakerFrequently Asked Questions
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Do you only work with executives?
No. C-suite, nonprofit directors, entrepreneurs, congregational leaders, retirees—anyone who makes decisions that affect other people and senses something is misaligned. If you’re facing a transition or feeling misaligned with your work, we should talk. The sector matters less than the willingness.
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Are you a religious coach?
I’m a coach who is religious. I’m an American Baptist minister who served as a hospice chaplain and border minister, where I learned to meet people wherever they are on their own path. My work draws on Stoicism, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, organizational psychology, and neuroscience. You do not need to share my faith or any faith.
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What’s different about mortality-aware leadership?
Leading as though your time is finite. Which it is. When you stop pretending otherwise, the decisions get clearer and the performances fall away. What remains is a life and a leadership worth the time you have.
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How long does coaching take?
Short-term (3 months): ideal for specific transitions, often 8–12 sessions. Mid-term (6 months): the sweet spot for most executive programs, with 2–4 sessions per month plus check-ins. Long-term (12+ months): deep leadership development or ongoing support. Quick engagements work too.
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Do you offer virtual coaching?
Yes. All coaching and speaking can be delivered virtually or in-person.
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What if I’m not sure this is for me?
Start a discovery call. We’ll talk about where you are, where you want to go, and whether this approach fits. No obligation.
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Is this leadership coaching for major life transitions?
Yes. Most of Seth's clients are leaders over 50 navigating significant transitions — retirement, role changes, restructuring, or a growing sense that success has outrun meaning. Legacy leadership coaching is at the core of this work: helping you clarify what you want your leadership to have meant, and how to lead from that place right now. If you are asking whether the work you are doing is still the work worth doing, this is for you.