Getting People Off Their Commas
I'm Paul Briley, and I've spent over 25 years helping people and organizations move from stuck to unstuck. My career has been built on one core belief: everyone has the wisdom they need inside them - they just need someone to help them find it and act on it.
My Journey to Clarity
My path wasn't always this clear. In 2020, like many people, I found myself sitting on a comma - that pause between what was and what could be. The pandemic and social reckonings forced me to examine everything: my values, my purpose, my impact on the world.
Through observation, questioning, and challenging myself, my horizons expanded. By 2021, I realized that getting myself off my comma meant helping others do the same. That's when Off the Comma™ was born.
Part of my own clarity journey included ending my relationship with alcohol in 2021. Being alcohol-free has given me the mental clarity needed to create the life I want, and I now support others who are sober-curious or looking to change their relationship with drinking.
That is just one of many places in my life where I am choosing to downsize, declutter and dispossess. My goal is to make life simpler - for myself and others!
What I Bring to the Table
25+ Years of Experience across learning, leadership development, consulting, and coaching in diverse industries: retail, healthcare, manufacturing, eCommerce, government, and consulting, along with leadership roles in volunteer non-profit organizations.
Proven Track Record of helping people assess their current state, define clear goals, and build actionable plans that create real results. Extensive background in content, program and curriculum development, public speaking, train-the-trainer and implementation of learning systems.
Unique Synthesis Ability: I have a natural talent for listening to complex situations, processing multiple perspectives, and organizing them into simple, actionable solutions.
Credentials That Matter:
- ACC (Associate Certified Coach) with International Coaching Federation
- CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) with Association for Talent Development
- MBA
For more about my work background, check out my LinkedIn profile.
My Approach
I'm not here to give you all the answers - you already have them. I'm here to help you find them, organize them, and most importantly, act on them. My consultative approach means every solution is built around your unique needs and experiences.
I believe in building relationships based on purpose, action, and having fun in the process. Whether you're an individual stuck in a life transition or an organization struggling with complex challenges, I bring empathy, humor, and a relentless focus on helping you get where you want to go.
The Bottom Line
I help you see and explore possibilities you might not have known existed. If you're ready to get off your comma and start moving toward the life or results you want, let's talk.