OUR VISION IS
A WORLD WITHOUT MASKS
where we can be who we are
rather than who we think we should be
The story of Upbuild begins in a monastery.
On our quest to understand ourselves more deeply, we recognized it is our attachment to our egos — our identities — that gets in the way of being our true selves. Upbuild specializes in understanding the ego. We help you better understand your inner world – the motivations, insecurities, and emotions that affect your every action and relationship.
We are two former monks, a former startup founder/CEO, and a former managing director at an investment bank who all met in a Manhattan monastery. We are passionate about sharing what we’ve learned and continue to learn with individuals and organizations whose paths we're fortunate to cross.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Workshops
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Coaching / 360° Reviews
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Mediation
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Organizational Development
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Courses
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Enneagram Deep Dives
UPBUILD ENNEAGRAM TRAINING
4.5-month certification program. May to September, 2025.
This program will deepen your understanding of the Types of the Enneagram, improve your ability to accurately type others, prepare you to begin facilitating Enneagram “Deep Dive” sessions, and allow you to start applying the Enneagram as a tool in coaching, leadership, and within your organization or community. Graduates will become an Upbuild Certified Enneagram Practioner.
UPBUILD COACHING TRAINING
6-month / 60-hour program. October, 2025 to April, 2026.
This program will prepare you to use coaching skills in a wide variety of settings, whether coaching in private practice, leading in your organization, or becoming a more present partner, parent, and contributor in your community. Graduates will become an Upbuild Certified Coach.
THE PODCAST
Two former monks, a former startup founder/CEO, and a former equity derivatives trader journey into how we can become free from our egos - the identities of who we think we should be - in order to become who we really are. This podcast will help you understand your ego and the unconscious motivations, insecurities and emotions that affect your every action and relationship.
Featured episodes include: I Dislike In You What I Dislike In Me, Finding the Bait of Your Inner Critic, Internal Family Systems. Download our full podcast guide here.
*Our Enneagram Foundations series and Nonviolent Communication miniseries are now available in the regular podcast feed*
INDIVIDUALS
Opportunities for individuals seeking to rise to their full potential with heightened self-awareness, insight into relationships, richness of meaning, thoughtful exchanges, or contemplative practices.
ORGANIZATIONS
Opportunities for organizations seeking to rise to their full potential with better productivity, stronger morale, lower turnover, tighter teams, and authentic environments of trust.
THE ENNEAGRAM
a powerful gateway to self-awareness and understanding of others
As a team and as individuals, we are on a journey of self-discovery and a quest to realize our true selves, free from the ego. We would be grateful to be a part of your journey.
“The Upbuild team has become a critical, trusted partner and advisor to me, my co-founder, and my team. They have helped us discover truths behind our motivations, the underlying drivers of our behaviors, and the cascading productive and unproductive impact those behaviors have on our team and our company at large. They are brilliant, thoughtful, inspiring, and enlightening – and they care deeply about us and our professional and personal success. We are very grateful that they continue to help us become an even more cohesive, effective, and efficient leadership team that is able to lead ServiceTitan to create an even greater impact on this world.”
“If you’re seeking more insight into yourself or support on your personal growth journey, the team at Upbuild are masters at both. Beyond their content expertise, what makes Upbuild special is that they are amongst the most caring and dedicated professionals you’ll meet. Their big hearts, unparalleled commitment and genuine desire to serve make them wonderful thought partners and guides to help navigate the world as our most authentic selves.”