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ABOUT us
Helping You Find Capacity For The Things You Love
GET TO KNOW KYLE
Yeah, I’m That Guy.
If you read my Big Confession on my homepage, you’re probably wondering “who is this guy that admitted to that on the homepage of his website — and why would I want to get coached by him?”
Yeah, I get it. Past me would probably wonder the same thing. It’s not like I particularly enjoy telling you. But I still do… and here’s why:
I’ve experienced firsthand just how damaging lies (and lies of omission) can be. They hurt the people we love and us. But it was the belief that I wasn’t good enough, hard-working enough, or worthy enough that led me to make the mistakes I did — and those beliefs just weren’t true either.
My coach, Kim Ades, and her journal-based coaching program helped me get out of my head and see that my beliefs were damaging me and everyone I loved. She challenged me to make changes so that I could live the life I really wanted.
Today, I've worked with many different business owners from all industries – To help them reprioritize their lives and start living with more freedom. And I want to help you do the same.
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Journey Through Growth and Transformation: A Personal and Professional Timeline
I was 26 when I started working in customer support for MDT Sporting Goods, a company that sold accessories for bolt-action rifles. Within a year, I was promoted to sales manager.
My first son was born, but I barely had time to spend with him or my wife, as the pressure to grow the business never stopped.
I became MDT’s sales and marketing manager and started traveling across the globe, building relationships with customers, influencers, and industry leaders.
I was overweight, stressed out, had a broken marriage, had no mental energy for my kids, and was leaning heavily on alcohol and food to keep going.
In 2019, my daughter Grace Marja was stillborn, and the pain only increased my drive at work, and my faith, family time, and personal values fell to the side.
During my tenure, the business grew in sales from 9 55 million. I was making great money, but I became addicted to the thrill and satisfaction it gave me.
On the outside, things looked good, but behind closed doors, my life and marriage were falling apart because of infidelity, and I was on a downward spiral of self-destruction.
This all started to change when I got coached by one of the best, Kim Ades, from Frame of Mind Coaching. (The best money I ever spent.)
Getting coached helped me see that I didn't need to sacrifice my family, faith, and personal health to run a successful business. This caused a massive realignment in my life that has paid huge dividends.
Kicked off the journey of achieving my dream outcome of being healthy and losing over 75lbs
It gave me the courage to deal with my self hate that stemmed from childhood abuse and neglect.
It allowed me to make the time to invest in my marriage with my beautiful wife Nicole, do the work that allowed for healing and trust to be rebuilt, and have an epic marriage.
It gave me the clarity and confidence to prioritize time for my family, faith, and my physical and mental health.
It has also given me the freedom to play in my opinion, the best game in the world, golf!
This was all done while still being able to start and run a successful coaching business.
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Here is my main focus now:
Helping over-worked business owners stop sacrificing family, faith, and free time
If you are interested in getting your life and freedom back, DM me the word “freedom” for details.
I was overworked, overweight, and broken. Today, I get to enjoy what matters most in my family, faith, and free time. But it took time to get there. Here's how...
What is Journal-Based Coaching?
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Meet The Furiously Curious CoacheS
I’m Tray Ardese, Retired Marine
I’ve always believed in serving with my whole heart. For 26 years, that meant leading over 250 combat missions in an F/A-18D and guiding direct action operations with Special Forces as a U.S. Marine Colonel. Each mission taught me the value of courage, resilience, and loyalty—principles I’ve carried with me throughout my life. Over the course of seven combat tours, I earned a few accolades, like the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with ‘V,’ the Purple Heart, and the Navy Commendation Medal with ‘V,’ but what mattered most was the bond I formed with my fellow Marines and the honor of serving my country.
As a Native American from the Choctaw Nation, my heritage has always been a source of strength and pride. It’s helped guide me through some of the toughest moments in my career, reminding me of the generations of warriors who came before me. After retiring from the Marines, I shifted into a new chapter as the director of domestic and international military sales at Magpul Industries. It was a big transition, but I brought with me the same commitment to excellence and leadership that had been honed in the military.
Today, I channel my experience into coaching, consulting, and keynote speaking, sharing the lessons I’ve learned with others. I’m deeply committed to my faith, my family, and giving back to the community. Married to Tammi for over 30 years, we spend much of our time volunteering with organizations that support veterans and children in the outdoors. It’s a reflection of my ongoing dedication to service and the values that have always defined my life.
Real Results, Real Change
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“I wish I worked with Kyle sooner”
I am at the proverbial “midlife crisis” stage of life. I will be turning 40 this year and will be forced to retire from a sport that's been a way of life since I was 10... I wish I had worked with Kyle 20 years ago to help me with the most important of all coaching and that is the coaching of the mind. Kyle pushes and guides you in a winsome and clear way to help you win in relationships, in your faith, your desires, and discipline. It’s hard to find anyone who has invested the time and energy into my life the way Kyle has. No matter what stage of life you are in, this course is a MUST take. It is truly life-changing.
— David Booth
Professional Hockey Player - NHL
“This experience is life-changing”
Before the 10-week course with Kyle, my day-to-day thought process was filled with uncertainty about my decisions. Kyle gave me insight and direction at being the confident leader I wanted to become. Growing up in a family business, we have our core way of doing things. It was refreshing to talk with someone with an outside perspective. Kyle helped me see differently with the many conversations we had during this time. I did not know I was looking for this course, but making that decision was a life-changing experience.
— Jacob Stockslager
President & Owner - Stockslagers Greenhouse and Garden Center
“I have so much more clarity.”
Coaching with Kyle has shown me my true strengths and helped me address areas where I am still growing. I now have a much clearer vision of the future and a plan for where to focus my efforts. This is the best investment I could make in myself and my business.
— Ken Wheeler
Director & Owner - Precision Rifle Series
“This was such a soul-searching experience.”
During coaching, Kyle effectively held a mirror up. What I saw made me uneasy. By uncovering my beliefs and examining how they were serving me, we discovered where I was inconsistent and what I really wanted. It was a soul-searching mirror experience, and it was really enlightening. I highly recommend it.
— Lukas Stam
Owner - Eiger Construction
“Eye-opening.”
I recently spent about 12 weeks with Kyle from Furiously Curious Coaching. I learned a lot about the beliefs I have about my life. It has changed how I view my business and approach advertising on social media. I have gone from dreading that portion of my daily tasks to almost enjoying it. I would highly recommend letting Kyle help open your eyes to the things in your life you struggle with and even the things you don't. It is incredible how many things you might not see as clearly as you think.
— Ckye Thomas
Founder & Owner - OBI Inc
“Kyle wants you to succeed.”
This 10-week coaching program with Kyle has opened the door for me to focus on my goals and how I would be able to reach those goals. Everyone has different ways to get to those places, and he does just that, working with you to find what works. He helped steer me in the direction I wanted for my life. Kyle is there to help and guide you through everything and wants you to succeed as much as we do ourselves. I enjoyed the course and couldn’t believe how fast it went by, and I would recommend it to anyone.
— Dustin Ypma
Owner at Earthstone Excavating Ltd
“In a world of surface-level, Kyle offers depth.”
Working with Kyle often meant diving into intense discussions, even debates. We sometimes clashed, but those disagreements paved the way for deeper understanding. Getting to know him was a lesson in perspective. Now, as a business and life coach, it's clear why. Kyle champions others and has a knack for sparking insights and driving change. In a world of surface-level talk, Kyle offers real depth. I’m truly thankful to have met him, and highly recommend him if you're after genuine growth.
— Derrick Guay
VP of Sales & Marketing - MDT Sporting Goods Ltd.
“This is hard work.”
Before the 10-week course, I was stumbling through daily life without direction. We worked through my beliefs, values, goals, built problem solving skills, skills to evaluate a host of different situations. It’s hard work. Kyle will challenge you! He is not a cheerleader, he is a change maker. If you are ready to put in the effort to face yourself and make changes, I would 100% recommend Kyle to walk beside you as your coach.
— Jason Bremer
Owner - Prairie Stone Concrete
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