Chiwi Journal #163: Grief Coaching, Life Transitions and Building a Meaningful Life with David Ridley-Parris
Today on the podcast, I’m talking with my friend David Ridley-Parris, a coach who helps people navigate life’s biggest transitions and design careers that truly align with their identity.
After years on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley, David left the corporate grind for a slower-paced life in Portugal and a new calling in grief coaching. In this episode, he shares how personal loss shaped his path, why grief coaching is about envisioning the future, and how AI, group coaching, and community are transforming his practice.
🔑 Key Points
Why David left Wall Street and Silicon Valley to start anew in Portugal.
David’s coaching philosophy: strategic questioning for self-discovery.
Grief coaching as a forward-looking practice — beyond therapy’s clinical lens.
The concepts of liminal space, primary loss, and secondary loss.
Insights from working with global clients and the LGBTQ+ community.
Group coaching: peer accountability, confidentiality, and shared growth.
How AI tools enhance coaching through summaries and action tracking.
Professional growth opportunities and the forthcoming Grief Coaching Network.