I am Andrew L. Blackwood, also known as Coach Drew, the Apology Guy.  I am a simple man trying to change the world by helping others have healthier relationships.  

  These days I am focused on getting the message of healing to as many people as I can through media and speaking engagements, but I still connect with people as a uniquely qua

I am Andrew L. Blackwood, also known as Coach Drew, the Apology Guy.  I am a simple man trying to change the world by helping others have healthier relationships.  

  These days I am focused on getting the message of healing to as many people as I can through media and speaking engagements, but I still connect with people as a uniquely qualified Coach, with more than 15 years of Psychotherapy practice under my belt. 

(There's much more in here.)

I used to be afraid to speak my mind in private settings let alone stand in front of large crowds, but now more than ever I feel compelled to share the wealth of life-changing information I've learned through years of professional development and most importantly, personal growing pains.  

I have been told, "Andrew, you have a way of commu

I used to be afraid to speak my mind in private settings let alone stand in front of large crowds, but now more than ever I feel compelled to share the wealth of life-changing information I've learned through years of professional development and most importantly, personal growing pains.  

I have been told, "Andrew, you have a way of communicating complex things in simple ways so that people feel encouraged and challenged but not put down."  These words mean so much to me as I address topics that challenge us to look at ourselves and the issues we tend to avoid.  (Curious?  Read on.)

Teaching has always been a natural part of my work.  Whether I am telling stories, listing logical steps, drawing on white boards or laughing about my own mistakes, finding ways to convey some of life's most important messages is what I seek to do as an educator.

In fact, after seeing so many people struggle to work through their pain and 

Teaching has always been a natural part of my work.  Whether I am telling stories, listing logical steps, drawing on white boards or laughing about my own mistakes, finding ways to convey some of life's most important messages is what I seek to do as an educator.

In fact, after seeing so many people struggle to work through their pain and fail at addressing the pain they've caused others, the tool I developed years ago is what my book, The Art of A Genuine Apology, is based on. 

(There's more here too!)