About Us
A Gathering of Greatness
Doing life together while impacting the world through contributing, teaching, healing, and elevating. We believe in conscious self-development and creating authentic and heart-centered connections to uplift each other on our unique individual paths.
Our Story
Coaching Life Co. began when four like-minded individuals met through the Jay Shetty Life Coaching School and co-founded a visionary enterprise based on each of their unique skills, different approaches, and shared passion.
Their collective expertise coalesced into a distinctive coaching method, culminating in the birth of "Inner Circle Coaching." In this groundbreaking service, a single client is immersed in an intensive journey guided by the diverse perspectives and approaches of the four coaches. This harmonious collaboration not only defines a transformative coaching session but yields rapid and profound results.
Beyond creating a haven for their distinctive coaching services, they envisioned a dynamic platform—a nexus of continuous education. Here, the goal is not just to uplift clients but also to extend a helping hand to the world at large, sharing invaluable resources for health, wellness, and self-help. Join Jean, Almar, Avril, and Max in this collective saga of synergy, where the alchemy of diverse talents creates a symphony of accelerated personal growth.
The Team
Jean Kim
Founder and CEO
Jean Kim is a Certified Conscious Leadership Coach. She possesses a keen interest in growing an entrepreneurial and leadership identity after raising six children and supporting them as a single parent through owning multiple businesses. She brings her motto of: “The glory of God is a human being fully alive” alongside her mission to lift up conscious leaders developing themselves through spirituality, integrating their masculine and feminine energies, and offering heart-centered service both in coaching her clients and in building a coaching company.
Having immigrated from South Korea to Canada at a young age with her extended family, Jean grew up helping run family businesses and translating the English language for her elders. Her formal training as a Business English consultant has laid a solid foundation for her coaching skills of active listening, effective communication and respectful collaboration. Also, as a former trained dancer, Jean continues to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle through her ongoing teaching of fitness, yoga, meditation and breathwork. This she incorporates into her coaching and teamwork ethic through the recognition of equally balancing practices for the body, mind and spirit. Additionally, Jean thrives in organizing and producing retreats, workshops and seminars as a passionate lifelong learner, networker and community-builder.
With her boundless energy, expertise, and dedication to expansive well-being, Jean empowers her clients to take ownership and accountability in their personal and professional capacities, whilst unveiling deeper joy and simplicity in their being.
Almar Lurie
Co-Owner and COO
Almar Lurie is a Certified Functional Life Coach, and Hypnotherapist. Her coaching approach involves advanced Coaching that incorporates Modern Hypnotherapy, NLP and Psychosensory therapy. An open and curious exploration with a challenging edge, fostering unbiased client collaboration, and a passionate commitment to building the best versions of individuals.
Raised on an island and having lived internationally throughout her life, Almar developed a deep appreciation for diversity, nature, and the intricate relationship between the environment and the self. With a professional background in fashion, brand development, and manufacturing primarily in Asia (Hong Kong, Manila and Guam), she brings her rational business training together with her holistic approach to guide clients through an individualized journey, delving into root causes and initiating marked transformations in mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Beyond her expertise in trend forecasting, marketing, and merchandising, Almar is also an avid marathoner and a health, wellness and fitness enthusiast who applies the same discipline and challenge-focused methods to maintain coaching excellence.
Almar is a dedicated partner in helping clients realize their dreams and live regret-free lives, empowering them to unlock their fullest potential and embrace life with purpose and vitality.
Avril Mhunduru
Co-Owner and Public Relations
Avril Josphat Mhunduru is a Certified Spiritual and Holistic Life Coach. Specializing in guiding individuals toward personal growth, well-being, and fulfillment. Avril's approach integrates spiritual principles and practices. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in shaping a holistic experience for his clients.
Having grown up in Zimbabwe, lived in the UK for over a decade, and now proudly residing in the United States, Avril embodies a rare blend of cultures, races, ethnicities, and spiritual communities. His unique life path has equipped him with unparalleled empathy and insight into the complexities of human existence. With a genuine understanding and appreciation for diversity, Avril helps individuals navigate life transitions with grace and authenticity.
As a heart-centered leader, healer, father, friend, and coach, Avril brings a wealth of experience to empower and inspire those on their holistic journey.
Max Okazaki
Co-Owner and Head Coach
Max Okazaki is a Certified Purpose and Empowerment Coach. As a compassionate advocate for personal growth and authenticity, Max discovered his true calling in sharing the values of mindfulness, curiosity, and love within the life coaching industry.
Having transitioned from the competitive realms of professional sports and the tech industry in the United States to embracing his roots in Asia, currently working in the fashion and modeling industry, Max understands the challenges of aligning personal aspirations with societal expectations. His deep connection to nature, love for adventure, and appreciation for life's subtle wonders enable him to assist clients in working with the natural flow of life, rather than against it. Max’s unique intuitive energy provides a laser-focused ability to guide clients through their unique journeys and uncover their pain points in a short period of time that contributes to immediate breakthroughs. His quick ability to identify the big picture and his clients’ blind spots results in profound breakthroughs and resolutions.
Max empowers his clients to embrace life's journey with openness and courage, guiding them toward a fulfilling and purpose-driven existence.
