meet our coaches
Andy Robins
Roshi and ZL Instructor & Coach
An executive coach, former businessman, and ex-Royal Navy field gunner, Andy Robins felt like he was coming home as he experienced his first IZL program in 2013 at the Spring Green Dojo. He became pivotal in expanding Zen Leadership to Europe and Asia and is now growing Zen and Zen Leadership training in the UK where he lives with his family.
Cris Nakano
Director In Europe and ZL Instructor & Coach
Cris is a strategist, coach and facilitator, passionate about helping develop more inclusive, engaging and “on-purpose” leaders and organizations, where people can be their best selves at work and live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Dennis Tirman
ZL Instructor & Coach
Dennis began Zen training 7 years ago and is an instructor in Zen Leadership. Active in the Institute for Zen Leadership (IZL) from its start, Dennis has co-taught in several IZL programs, and has trained in Zen sesshin and BodyZen.
Emily Alpert
Master FEBI Coach and IZL Operations Manager
Emily Alpert is the “coach’s coach” for FEBI and the IZL Operations Manager.
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