Meet Steve Hindman

Steve Hindman wears a blazer and glasses and smiles at the camera

At 19, I had to go west. So, I abandoned college, got in my car, and drove from Western Pennsylvania to Colorado to become a ski bum. I spent that first winter in a mining shack above Telluride. When the snow melted, I backpacked through the American West, eventually emerging on the coast of Washington State, where a fisherman picked me up to be his crew.

Doing what I had to do worked, so I kept doing it. I fished in Alaska for five seasons, became deeply involved in skiing and ski instruction, and traveled nationally and internationally to train other instructors. I started a ski and outdoor shop, a cross-country ski area, and later expanded into guiding—leading sea kayaking trips, multi-day bike tours, and running a ski and snowboard school near Seattle, WA. I also directed a community nonprofit focused on life skills training in Bellingham, WA. I’ve shared my experiences on The Ski Instructor Podcast, reflecting on my my skiing journey through life, and being an American in Switzerland.

Through all these experiences, one thing remained clear—helping others connect with who they are and what they truly want has always been my passion.

When I started looking and listening for how to share the joy and wonder of being alive beyond outdoor adventures, I discovered coaching. Life coaching became the next step— a pivot from guiding individuals through new landscapes and adventures to guiding then through the uncertainties of identity shifts, reinvention, and personal transformation.

Now based in Geneva, Switzerland, I work with individuals and organizations worldwide, including the World Trade Organization (WTO), to provide coaching on retirement and life transitions. Helping others navigate what can feel like the most disorienting, yet also the most profound, phase of life.

A birds eye view of Steve Hindman climbing up a hill on skis

Why I Do This Work

Life transitions—retirement, reinvention, aging—are as profound as becoming an adult, having a child, or losing a loved one. Yet, our society doesn’t prepare us for them. We’re left to figure it out alone.

I offer trust, experience, and support to help normalize these moments. I guide people through the discomfort of uncertainty so they can step fully into what’s next. This is your time—not to do what others expect but to redefine your life on your own terms. 

Certifications & Training

✔ Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) – Co-Active Training Institute
✔ Professional Certified Coach (PCC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF)
✔ Focusing Practitioner
✔ Immunity to Change Trained – Minds at Work

Ready to Explore What’s Next?

If you’re standing at a crossroads, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re feeling uncertain, excited, or somewhere in between, this is your opportunity to step forward with clarity and intention.

Let’s start the conversation and explore what’s possible for you in this next chapter. Reach out today.

Testimonials

  • “When I began working with Steve, I wanted to understand what to do after retirement. After collaborating with Steve, I realized I had been asking the wrong question. Now the question I’m asking is, ‘Who do I want to be?’”

    H.Y. - Geneva, Switzerland

  • "Talking to an unbiased third party and reconnecting with my core values by identifying and refining them helped clarify what I want and don’t want, both now and in the future.”

    M.F. - Central Mexico

  • I'd been retired for almost a decade when I realized I still hadn’t figured out how to spend my time. I was overextended and resenting some volunteer commitments while also feeling like I wasn’t doing things I thought I should. Working with Steve helped me sort out what really mattered and what I truly wanted to do. If you want to start doing what matters most to you, call Steve.

    Rob Brooks - Retired Accountant, Farmer, Beekeeper, Musician, Linguist, Skier, Biker, and Community Volunteer

  • “I came to the first session so scared of retirement that I couldn’t imagine a life worth living without my work. Now I’m starting to believe it's possible to be happy without working at the WTO.”

    G.M. - Geneva, Switzerland