Aaron Gambel
Coach and Men's Group Facilitator
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Transformational coach specializing in men’s work and personal reinvention. My coaching blends lived experience, men’s group facilitation, and narrative mindset frameworks to help people create clarity, resilience, and lasting change. I create safe spaces for vulnerability, growth, and transformation, from one-on-one coaching to group circles.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Coach
Aaron Gambel Consulting
01.2023 - Current
- Developed Signature Frameworks: Created Rewrite Your Story (12-week narrative and mindset coaching program) and Dad Mode Activated (12-week group coaching program for new fathers), blending personal storytelling, emotional resilience, and practical tools.
- 1:1 and Group Coaching: Guide clients through life transitions including fatherhood, career pivots, and personal reinvention. Facilitate men’s circles, group programs, and interactive workshops that foster trust, accountability, and emotional growth.
- Transformational Outcomes: Help clients break generational cycles, strengthen self-awareness, and build confidence to lead with integrity in their families, work, and communities.
- Program Design & Facilitation Skills: Combine narrative coaching, group facilitation, and emotional intelligence practices (including Human Design, Gene Keys, and mindfulness-based tools) to create experiences that are both practical and transformative.
Men’s Group Facilitator
The Wolf Den
01.2023 - Current
- The Wolf Den (Jul 2025–Present): Lead facilitator of a bi-weekly men’s circle focused on connection, accountability, and integrity. Designed and guided sessions incorporating mindfulness, safe vulnerability, and group dialogue.
- The Westside Zeff Group (2023–2025): Co-led weekly men’s group providing a safe, consistent space for authentic expression and peer support. Helped members develop tools for emotional awareness and resilience.
- Westside Boyz Group (Nov 2024–Jun 2025): Co-facilitated weekly men’s circle at Mud/Wtr Café, building community through shared storytelling, accountability check-ins, and trust-based exercises.
- ManKind Project (2023–Present): Trained and staffed multiple NWTA events; skilled in facilitating I-Groups and rites-of-passage work. Gained deep experience in holding space for diverse groups and guiding vulnerable conversations.
- Core Facilitation Skills: Cultivated supportive, non-judgmental environments that encouraged openness and trust. Managed group dynamics, navigated conflict, and adapted facilitation to meet the emotional and practical needs of participants.
- Leadership Impact: Helped dozens of men improve self-expression, build confidence, and strengthen relationships through structured dialogue, accountability practices, and emotional presence.
Keynote Speaker
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Delivered a TEDx-style talk on resilience, narrative change, and breaking cycles of silence around men’s mental health.
1st Assistant Camera
Film Industry
2009 - 01.2020
- Operated camera equipment to capture high-quality footage during film productions.
- Collaborated with the Director of Photography to achieve desired visual aesthetics.
- Assisted in maintaining and organizing camera gear for efficient workflow.
- Built lasting client relationships with directors and producers, securing consistent repeat business through trust and professionalism.
- Communicated clearly across departments, aligning fast-moving teams under tight deadlines.
- Supported team cohesion and morale in high-pressure environments, drawing on calm presence and emotional regulation.
- Mentored junior crew members, fostering teamwork, accountability, and growth.
- Anticipated needs and solved problems quickly to keep productions on track and aligned with creative goals.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Cinema Studies
San Francisco State University
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fullerton College
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Skills
- Narrative & Mindset Transformation
- Men’s Work & Fatherhood Coaching
- Emotional Awareness & Resilience
- Group Facilitation & Circle Leadership
- Client Accountability & Goal Setting
- Empathetic Listening & Safe Space Holding
- Nervous System Regulation & Stress Management
- Relationship Building & Trust Development
- Program Design & Curriculum Creation
- Integrative Coaching Approach (psychology, mindfulness, Human Design, Gene Keys)
- Team Building & Collaborative Leadership
- Adaptability in High-Pressure Environments
Timeline
Keynote Speaker
01.2025 - 01.2025
Founder & Coach
Aaron Gambel Consulting
01.2023 - Current
Men’s Group Facilitator
The Wolf Den
01.2023 - Current
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fullerton College
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1st Assistant Camera
Film Industry
2009 - 01.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Cinema Studies
San Francisco State University
Testimonials
- “Aaron provided me with accountability, celebration, inspiration, and strategy. His coaching helped me gain clarity, direction, and confidence during a major career transition.” — CAITLIN B.
- “Aaron’s coaching is like a compassionate lighthouse.” — DOUG, LOS ANGELES
- “If you’ve been bursting at the seams to grow, change, and step into your next chapter, Aaron is your guy! The impact his program had on me, I’ll feel it for the rest of my life.” — LANI W.