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 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
JOIN US AT OUR EVENTS
All our events are currently being hosted on Zoom
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.