Everything is practice for everything.
An introduction to a(om)
At a(om):
We guide people and groups through simple, powerful practices that foster awareness, focus, and commitment.
Our work is grounded in curiosity, dignity, and a belief in your capacity to grow into what’s next—with intention.
We draw upon and share from a deep well of collective wisdom.
We meet you where you are with coaching, facilitation, and customized nature-based experiences.
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Dr. Nicole Marie Ortiz, EdD
Co-Founder
Dr. Nicole Marie Ortiz, EdD is a coach, public speaker, and facilitator who is passionate about co-designing learning containers that promote self-awareness, critical thinking, and intentional action. With a background in non-profit leadership and early childhood education, she has a unique approach to leadership development that integrates our earliest life experiences into the learning process as a way to better understand ourselves and how we show up in the world.
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Matthew Allard
Co-Founder
Matthew Allard is a coach, facilitator, business leader and writer characterized by curiosity and a sense of adventure. Matthew’s professional background includes leadership in construction, facilities management, sales organizations and guest services. Matthew knows from experience that resilient relationships with ourselves, with our partners and with our peers support us to take risks and experience growth in our personal and professional lives. Matthew Allard was inspired to start a(om) with Dr. Nicole Ortiz, EdD, in order to support you as you build resilient relationships with yourselves, your partners and your colleagues.
When you’re not working with Matthew, he may be practicing curiosity and adventure while climbing rock faces, seated in meditation or while supporting other clients on their journeys into self-leadership.