ABOUT STEVE GAHLER

I founded Renaissance to guide and support my fellow Gen Xers—not because we’re lost, but because we’re evolving. We’ve always had to adapt. Reinvention isn’t just necessary—it’s in our DNA. Which is good, because we need to do it again.

Now, many of us are navigating career upheavals, identity shifts, and the quiet realization that success—at least how we were taught to define it—no longer fits. We’re not fading. We’re awakening. And my work is helping people step into that new space—with clarity, truth, and a deeper sense of purpose.

For years, I believed I was supposed to ‘fit in’. And for a long time, I did—supporting my companies, mastering the system, and succeeding within it. But something was missing. There was always an emptiness, a sense that something deeper lived beyond the game. That awareness eventually led me to confront the timeless question: What is the purpose of my life?

Like many, I built a life shaped by what I did—chasing expectations, external success, and the illusion of certainty. When I finally asked, Who am I, really? I began unraveling layers of ego, identity, and conditioning. What I found wasn’t something new—it was something true.

That personal transformation informs every aspect of my coaching. I developed The Journey HŌṁe™ as both a structured model and a fluid process. It guides Gen X professionals through the ‘sacred in-between’—helping them move beyond illusion, clarify their truth and purpose, and realign how they live, lead, and contribute.

This process isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about realigning with one’s unconditioned, true self. Through this journey, my clients cultivate wisdom, presence, and freedom. They begin to embody what I call A Genius of Living—where life is no longer something to chase or control, but something to experience with grace, clarity, and flow.

With over two decades in C-suite and senior executive roles across media, digital marketing, sports, banking, and technology, I bring a multi-dimensional perspective to my work as a Coach. My background integrates strategy, leadership, and insight—bridging personal growth & systemic transformation.

I hold a Psychology degree from the University of Minnesota, Executive Certification in Digital Media & Marketing Strategies from the Kellogg School of Management, and a Professional Coach Certification from the ICF-accredited Coach Training Alliance. This foundation—blending psychology, experience, and coaching—enables me to guide others through transformation with depth and intention.

Freedom begins the moment we stop believing in limits. Transformation begins with a single, courageous step. Let’s take that step together. Connect Here.