Max Kohanzad originally trained to be a rabbi and was the resident scholar at the Mayanot Institute in Jerusalem before graduating from Rabbinical College of America in 1998.

He then went on to complete an MA in Jewish Studies in 2000 at the University of Manchester and has since studied for a PhD in Religion and Theology.

Whist completing his studies Max discovered that many of the ideas he uncovered in his research could be practically and successfully applied to real-life situations, with great results.

Max became interested in Life Coaching and completed his apprenticeship under Jane Howitt a UK accredited Life Coach and became a practicing Life Coach in the summer of 2000.

Max now carries out a variety of coaching styles for a number of groups -

• Business Coaching and Mentoring with entrepreneurs, business owners, managers and directors. • Performance Coaching with artists, opera singers and performers.

• Career Coaching with other professionals wanting to change jobs, or just move up the employment ladder.

• Crisis Coaching for people in quarter or midlife crisis.

• More recently he has been a spiritual adviser and mentor for several clients wanting to enrich their lives with more meaning and purpose.

 

At the same time as writing his PhD and becoming a Life Coach Max enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree in Visual Art at the University of Salford and in 2003 graduated with a BA (Hons).

Max has worked with the Princess Trust youth volunteer programme providing life coaching training and services to young people in Salford.

Max also regularly coaches Trainee Coaches and helps them set up their coaching business.

Max writes a regular advice column in NE Magazine, providing practical Life Coaching help and advice to entrepreneurs.

Max is the Director of an executive personal development training organisation called One Think Space.

Max is also the current Secretary of a Nationwide Counselling and Training organisation called Talking Matters Association and has been a member of the Trustees since its start.

 

Personal Statement

There is a clear advantage in being a creative, lateral thinker, having the imagination, analytical tools and ability to view any given situation from several, entirely different perspectives; also having the capacity to truly listen, empathise, and successfully communicate with a wide spectrum of people.

I believe that my rich, diverse, life-experiences and unconventional background have encouraged and fostered these and many other important skills for life coaching. I believe that everyone is unique and has something extra-ordinary to contribute to Life and that everyone, no matter their situation can find meaning and happiness.

Contact: Max for your first Coaching session.

Mobile: 07877 315 216

Email: max@kohanzad.com