Meet Avi Satz of Core Coaching Groups in Santa Monica

Today we’d like to introduce you to Avi Satz.

Avi, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I was born in India, adopted by a single mother and raised in a white, Jewish community in San Diego. I grew up feeling that I didn’t fit in and was inferior to my schoolmates and friends: I was the only brown kid in my class, we had less money, I had no contact with my small extended family, and we were much further down on the socioeconomic ladder than my peers. I coped as a child by trying to be ” the best”. I was a great student and excelled athletically. Outperforming others gave me a sense of significance and belonging. But the fear was that this would not last.

Adolescence was painful when I learned I couldn’t outperform everyone at everything. Go figure! Without being 100% successful, by my own definition I was a failure, out of place, unworthy. I shut down in middle school, I didn’t get good grades, isolated myself and spent most evenings stressed and miserable.

It wasn’t until I got high with some classmates’ after school that I felt better. Finally, I wasn’t so stressed! By high school, I was dependent on marijuana, alcohol and methamphetamines. I was kicked out of high school less than a month before the end of school since I wasn’t going to graduate anyway. The deal was, I either graduated high school and got a job, continued to higher education, or go into rehab, or live on the streets. I chose rehab. It was there, at a place in Los Angeles, that I began to understand the underlying causes of my actions and behaviors. I’ve been sober for over 16 years, I completed the program and became a director of that recovery program for 11 years. I worked with hundreds of individuals who went through the program and their families. During that time, I also partnered with numerous psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and educators.

After over 11 years of working in recovery, I became a life coach and now work with individuals across the socio-economic spectrum who are often seen as being extremely successful but are still dealing with the impact of serious past traumatic events, substance abuse, and relationship issues. I continue to work collegially with educators, psychiatrists and psychotherapists in developing team-model treatment plans.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I had a relatively smooth transition from working in addiction recovery to my current life coaching practice. This is due in large part because many professionals and families impacted by related psychosocial problems were familiar with my experience and effectiveness working with the population I serve. They have been a great source of referrals and support.

Core Coaching Groups – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
The Core Coaching Groups assists clients work through issues which prevent them from achieving, enjoying or being satisfied by the goals they have set. I create individualized coaching programs to support my clients in attaining those goals. Sometimes that means creating a team of psychiatrists, therapists, nutritionists, teachers and wellness practitioners. I also provide tailored coaching groups and social experiences for my clients who need supportive social interactions or structured out-of-the-house activities.

Contact Info:

• Address: 2116 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 230 Santa Monica, CA 90403
• Website: www.corecoachinggroups.com
• Phone: (310) 945-7758
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avisatz/
• Other: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinashsatz/

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