Maddox

Certified Social
Intelligence Coach

My last name is Maddox and that's what I go by.

I am a coach, event designer and facilitator, and aspiring community leader.

I have devoted a lifetime to personal growth and I freely share what I have learned. With a 40 year history of providing personal services to clients as a beauty professional, I gained an incredible understanding of human behavior, effective listening, and communication skills.

A childhood filled with bullying and feeling like I never did belong took me on a journey that taught me deep compassion, how to fiercely take a stand for myself, and how to easily attract and connect with others that I feel a peaceful sense of belonging with.

One of my greatest pleasures in life, is bringing quality people together in a heartfelt manner.

All of this is what has made me the man I am today and led me to current projects that have deep purpose for me and nourish my soul.

Dwight

Certified Social
Intelligence Coach

Empowering individuals to find their belonging – that's the driving force behind everything I do.

I grew up not fitting in anywhere.

Coaching
After discovering my natural coaching instinct through consulting, I embarked on formal training with the Coach Training Alliance. Now, I empower individuals and groups to unlock their potential and build fulfilling lives.

Community Leadership
At Authentic Events, I craft immersive experiences that celebrate connection and belonging, filling the void I craved as a child. Through Authentic Friends & Adventures, we nurture a vibrant community where everyone feels welcomed and empowered.

Relevant Experiences
I learned many lessons at The School of Life. The summers I spent mowing my grandmother's East Texas fields taught me the value of hard work. Her dim view of the world taught me to listen for useful information even when it comes in the form of complaining.

My father loved me the best way he knew how. He had not yet broken the cycle of abuse that resulted in physical blows and emotional stress. But he demonstrated a tireless work ethic. He showed me how important it was to show up.

In March of 2022, I buried a husband after losing a war against advanced liver disease. The grief and mourning that followed took me on a roller coaster of reliving the 20 years that we had shared together. I was devastated. But I worked on myself. I embraced opportunities for growth. I got in touch with myself through therapy and through embracing

opportunities for inward exploration.

Growing through the loss of someone who I loved so deeply made me more fully formed. That kind of loss lent me a new perspective. I am still cursed with an extra helping of empathy, but I channel it to help clients.