TIM TOLLIVER
BA, MSC, OPEX CCP, TRS COACH
Tim Tolliver is the head coach at Proving Ground Performance.
For nearly 20 years, Tim has been working with clients that range from CEO candidates and corporate athletes, to everyday athletes, executive dads, public educators, student athletes, and other young people ready to make significant life changes. As a coach, communicator, and teacher, Tim has a deep ability to see people where they are and, when they're ready, to help them take the next step. He brings a relevance to coaching and his work with people that opens new areas of insight, learning, and far-reaching impact for his clients.
Tim is a Master Somatic Coach, trained under Dr. Richard Strozzi-Heckler. He holds a 5th degree black belt in traditional Okinawan Karate, and is a three time world kata champion in the International Karate Association.
Currently,
Tim lives with his family in the beautiful islands of Hawai'i, and is pursuing his Masters level education in the Performance Sciences.
Tim is an outstanding leader, coach, teacher, and father. As someone who has taught alongside him for years, I've literally watched hundreds of people transform in his presence.
David Treleaven PhD
Author of "Trauma-Sensitive Mindfuness"
What sets Tim apart is that he is truly centered and integrated. Tim lives by example. He is uniquely qualified; as a highly accomplished martial artist with a background in psychology and fitness. His attention, approachability, clear communication, leadership, and encouragement met and surpassed my needs and expectations. Tim helped achieve my goal to reconnect to and enjoy my body. He also helped me achieve something more: rekindling my broken spirit. He has my highest possible recommendation."
C. Hagan - Seattle
"Tim's insight and ability to guide me through a process of self-awareness while providing tools and practices to elevate my leadership has been a game changer.
Tim has helped me become a more confident, engaged, and decisive leader. His commitment to my success has launched me toward being a more productive and effective pastor and leader for this next season of my life."
DJ Garces - Inspire Church-Honolulu
As a high-performing dual-doctorate, all-or-nothing, obsessive, and driven perfectionist, I have spent most of my life in my head and prioritized education and career over health and relationships. When I called Tim I was burned out, overeating, gaining weight, and completely detached and numb to my body. [Tim] showed me I am both my mind and my body, and I can do things that I had no idea I could do. The physical practices have improved my mental health, my job performance, and my relationships. I've lost weight and I sleep better. Life is fun again!
C.H. Research Scientist
"I went through a painful work experience that brought to light a lot of other problems in my life that I was ignoring. I knew that I wanted to show up and be more than I was being--in my work and with my family- but I didn't know where to start.
I needed a "programming coach" to write me workouts, nutrition plans, and help me develop purpose and maturity.
Tim was able to listen, to observe--to witness me--and to validate the feelings I was experiencing. I began to change the way that I approach all areas of my life based on this work."
N.N. - Film Producer
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