Alturas is a coaching practice for people ready to take bold action and realize their personal and professional potential.
We work with individuals at defining moments in their lives - those who know they want more and are ready to do something about it. They may have a vision, a feeling, or a sense that something needs to change, and they’re ready to move forward with intention.
Whether just starting out, rethinking what they’ve built, or preparing for a new chapter, we support people who want to get it right. Through tailored coaching experiences, we help our clients gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful action toward what’s next.
ABOUT US
Dare to Dream
OUR TEAM
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Chad Carlson, M.Ed., is the co-founder of Alturas Coaching & Consulting, where he works with individuals ready to take ownership of their life and career and move forward with clarity, confidence, and direction.
With more than 25 years of experience across leadership, coaching, and entrepreneurship, Chad has spent his career helping people navigate meaningful moments of change. His work has spanned building organizations, leading teams, and coaching individuals through decisions about direction, purpose, and what’s next. At the center of it all is a simple focus: helping people figure out what fits—and take action on it.
Chad was the principal designer of a nationally recognized wayfinding and mentorship program that has supported hundreds of young adults across the country in defining their direction and building lives that align with who they are. That work continues to shape his approach today—grounded in real-world application, not theory.
As a coach, Chad is known for his ability to bring clarity to complex decisions, challenge assumptions, and help people move forward with intention. His work is practical, honest, and focused on action - supporting clients not just in thinking differently, but in actually building what’s next.
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Nerel Winter is the co-founder of Alturas Coaching & Consulting, where he helps people navigate change, clarify what matters, and move forward with purpose and direction.
Nerel brings decades of experience leading organizations, building teams, and helping people make meaningful decisions about their work and lives. At the core of his work is the ability to take big, often overwhelming questions—about direction, purpose, and what’s next—and turn them into something clear, actionable, and real.
He has designed and led nationally recognized initiatives that help people connect what they care about to real-world opportunities, building pathways that bridge interests, skills, and meaningful work. That experience shows up directly in his coaching—helping clients make sense of where they are, where they want to go, and how to move forward in a way that actually fits.
As a coach, Nerel is known for his calm presence, deep listening, and ability to ask the right questions at the right time. He helps clients slow down enough to think clearly, challenge what’s no longer working, and take thoughtful, confident steps toward what’s next.
OUR NORTH STAR
MISSION
To empower people to build lives and careers that actually work for them.
VISION
A world where people live and work in alignment with who they are and what matters most.
VALUES
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The willingness to make honest choices and take bold steps toward a life that fits - even when it’s uncomfortable.
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The belief that a better path is possible - and that with the right direction and action, you can create it.
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We stay open and ask questions - challenging assumptions, exploring new perspectives, and discovering what truly fits.
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Taking full responsibility for your choices, direction, and future - and actively shaping a life that works for you
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We take action to create progress - testing ideas, learning from experience, and refining our path through doing, not just thinking.n
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