ABOUT
I’m Damian, a Stanford-trained educator, certified mindfulness teacher & life coach supporting personal & collective transformation.
Let’s make this the most memorable year of your life.
I help leaders & organizations thrive & feel alive in a rapidly-evolving world.
At my core, I’m a guide—helping people reconnect with themselves, each other, and the wild. I’ve spent the last 25+ years designing transformative learning experiences, teaching in and launching mission-driven organizations, and coaching high performers through big life transitions. I’ve worked with the MacArthur Foundation, Obama White House, and McKinsey & Company to rethink how people learn, work, and grow.
At the center of these efforts, I never lost sight of the human at the center. Now, through Ocean State of Mind, I bring all of that learning and development experience to performance coaching, workshops, rewilding adventures and retreats that push people through their perceived limits—mentally, physically, and emotionally. Whether it’s an underwater rock walk, a cold plunge, or a deep dive into mindfulness and breathwork, I use the ocean as a portal to unlock resilience, clarity, and purpose.
I believe adventure is a powerful teacher, and the natural world holds the wisdom we need to navigate modern life. When I’m not coaching, you’ll find me surfing, free diving, or exploring the Atlantic with my wife, portrait photographer Stephanie Alvarez Ewens, and our two daughters. Reach out and let’s see what’s possible.
Photo by my wife Stephanie Alvarez Ewens :)
