Rick Clemons
Coach for gay men over 40 and host of a podcast
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $140 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | LGBTQ datingDating over 40Confidence and self-esteemPurpose and directionLife transitionsGoal setting and accountabilityCareer changeCareer clarity and purpose |
| Works with | Men and LGBTQ+ |
| Also coaches | Life coach, Career coach and ADHD coach |
| Credentials | Certified coach |
Rick Clemons is a coach for gay men over 40 who feel stuck in their relationships, careers, or sense of who they are. He hosts the podcast 40+ Gay Men. Gay Talk. and runs a free monthly group chat. Rick is a former corporate executive who walked away from that career. He came out later in life, so he knows the choices his clients face. His private coaching is direct and built around ending stalling and making real moves.
What Rick helps with
Rick works with gay men who feel their current life no longer fits. He helps them stop putting off big decisions and act on them.
- Making a career change
- Fixing a relationship or leaving one that is a safe bet
- Reviving intimacy and desire
- Coming out later in life
- Working through fear, shame, and secrets
- Handling aging in the gay community
- Ending procrastination on a long-held goal
- Finding clarity on what they want from life
Who Rick works with
Rick works with gay men who are 40, 50, 60 and older. Many have rebuilt their lives more than once. Some are coming out later in life or questioning their sexuality. Others are facing a career change, a relationship that feels settled for, or a sense that life is on repeat.
How Rick works
Rick offers four private sessions per month. Sessions skip long check-ins and backstory. Each one aims to find where the client is stalling, name it, and turn it into a decision and a move. He also runs a free live group chat for gay men once a month. It lasts one hour. He says the work is not therapy.
Background and qualifications
Rick is a certified coach who worked as a corporate executive before walking away from that career. He came out later in life and has been in a long-term relationship. He has faced many of the same choices his clients bring to him. Along with private coaching, he hosts the weekly podcast 40+ Gay Men. Gay Talk. He also lists books, speaking, and a live event called Bold Move Live on his site.
Rick Clemons pricing
Programs and services
- Private one-on-one coaching, 4 sessions per month
- Free monthly Gay Men's Chat, one hour live
- Weekly podcast 40+ Gay Men. Gay Talk.
- Speaking
- Bold Move Live
Rick Clemons reviews
The CoachVouch take
A certified coach and former corporate executive who came out later in life and coaches only gay men over 40.
Best for gay men over 40 who are ready to stop stalling and make a big change in love, work, or identity.
Common questions
How much does Rick Clemons charge?
Coaching with Rick runs $80 to $140 an hour. Message Rick from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rick Clemons help with?
Rick Clemons helps with making a career change, fixing a relationship or leaving one that is a safe bet, reviving intimacy and desire and coming out later in life.
Is Rick Clemons certified?
Rick Clemons lists: Certified coach.
Is Rick Clemons' coaching therapy?
No. Rick says his work is not therapy. It is direct coaching that focuses on decisions and action.
Does Rick Clemons offer anything free?
Yes. He hosts a free live Gay Men's Chat once a month that runs for one hour.
How do I contact Rick Clemons?
Send Rick a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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