LIFE-CAREER Success:All about the "WHY"!

Workshops on helping individuals and teams better understand WHO they are by facilitating the WHY Operating System Discovery Survey, enabling participants to be able to ARTICULATE their own personal WHY Operating System and, for TEAMS, to be able to understand their own and OTHERS' unique WHY.os (getting to the Platinum Rule Language).
Keynotes centering around THREE QUESTIONS: Who are you, Where are you, and Where are you going. Inspiring attendees to search deep into themselves to capture their own unique GENIUS and get that GENIUS
working more fully in their lives.

PAUL WILSON, EdD, MSSM, MACP, BSE
Albuquerque, NM •
LIFE CAREER COACH | WHY TRAINER | WORKSHOP FACILITATOR | AUTHOR | INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER | REALTOR® | U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER & PILOT (RETIRED)
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Purpose driven leader with 40+ years of experience guiding people, teams, and organizations to higher performance. Decorated Marine Corps officer turned award winning REALTOR® who now empowers professionals to discover their WHY, align work with purpose, and design fulfilling Life Career Success Journeys. Combines military precision, counseling and psychology insight, and entrepreneurial savvy to deliver transformational coaching, high energy keynotes, and interactive workshops.
CORE COMPETENCIES • Life Career & Executive Coaching • WHY Operating System™ Facilitation • Inspirational Speaking & Keynotes • Adult Learning & Workshop Design • Team Leadership & Mentoring • Purpose Driven Culture & Engagement • Strategic Planning & Decision Making • Real Estate Consulting & Negotiation • Community Building & Service • Cross Cultural Communication
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Founder & Principal Coach, CompassPointe Quest | Albuquerque, NM 2021–Present • Created the 8 session “Life Career Success Journey” coaching program, integrating the WHY Operating System™ with evidence based counseling techniques; guided over 300 professionals to clarify purpose and boost career engagement. • Certified WHY Trainer—facilitated 30+ workshops for corporate, nonprofit, and association audiences, achieving average participant satisfaction scores of 4.8/5. • Delivered inspirational keynotes for Service Clubs, military veteran groups, and regional real estate associations on topics such as “Finding Your Purpose: The Key to Your Life Career Success Journey.” • Authored practical workbooks, one pagers, and quote decks (e.g., forthcoming “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” Card Set) to reinforce learning and extend impact beyond the stage. • Mentor emerging coaches and speakers, providing structure, branding guidance, and performance feedback.
REAL ESTATE Co Owner | Associate Broker | The Home Team of eXp Realty 2001–Present • President, New Mexico Association of REALTORS® 2019 • President, Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® 2015 • Co founded top performing residential real estate team serving Albuquerque metro; closed 1,200+ transactions valued at $350M+ while maintaining 96% referral/repeat business rate. • Specialized in complex negotiations, luxury and senior housing, and distressed property turnaround; earned CIPS, CRS, CDPE, ABR, SRES, CNE, TRC, and e PRO designations. • Developed and delivered buyer and seller education seminars; coached junior agents in ethical practice and client centric service.
Associate Broker | Prudential/Preferred Properties & (link hidden) 1997–2001 • Transitioned from military to real estate, quickly ranking in top 10% of agents statewide through consultative selling and technology forward marketing strategies.
ACTIVE DUTY U.S. MARINE CORPS United States Marine Corps Officer & Naval Aviator (CH 46 and EA-6A Pilot) 1968–1992 • Commanding Officer | Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, University of New Mexico 1990–1992 • Led 15 member staff and over 100 midshipmen and Marines; modernized leadership curriculum and grew commissioning rates by 20%. • Commanded Marine Composite Helicopter Squadron (phone number hidden)-87; 400 personnel, 20 aircraft, and $100M in assets. • Logged 3,000+ flight hours, including combat missions in Vietnam; awarded Joint Meritorious Service Medal, USMC Meritorious Service Medal & Air Medal with “20” for Strike/Flights.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EDUCATION Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher and Post-Secondary Education, specializing in Learning & Instruction – University of Southern California, 1987. • Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology – Pepperdine University, 1978. • Master of Science, Systems Management – University of Southern California, 1973. • Bachelor of Science, Engineering – U.S. Naval Academy, 1968 (Legendary Leadership Class)
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CERTIFICATIONS & DESIGNATIONS Certified WHY Trainer (2021) • Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) • Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) • Certified Distressed Properties Expert (CDPE) • Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) • Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) • Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE) • Transnational Referral Certificate (TRC) • Internet Marketing Professional (e PRO)
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA Creator and Host of the Weekly Podcast “... And The Good News Is ...” • Creator and Host of the Daily Mastermind Huddle “You Be Your Own Boss” Mastermind • Author, “LIFE-CAREER Dream Discovery” worksheet series (2025) • Contributing author of Best-Selling Book “The Keys to Authenticity” (2023) • Contributing writer, LinkedIn Articles on Purpose Driven Performance (2021–Present) • Featured guest, “Veterans in Business” podcast – Episode 112, “Turning Military Leadership into Civilian Impact” (2023)
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– COMMUNITY & SERVICE Rotary Club • Master Mason • Shriner • Stay in School Mentor • Stay in School Mentor • Second Half Ministries Facilitator • DivorceCare Leader • Alzheimer’s Support Group Facilitator • High School Sports Official (Volleyball, Football, Basketball)
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– AWARDS & HONORS Joint Service Meritorious Service Medal (1984) • Marine Corps Meritorious Service Medal (1992) • eXp Realty ICON Agent (Multiple Years) • New Mexico Select REALTORS® “Top 50 in Real Estate” • Rotary Paul Harris Fellow (3x) • REALTOR of the Year (New Mexico) (2021) • REALTOR of the Year (Albuquerque) (2017) • Certified Residential Specialist of the Year (New Mexico) (2007)
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS MS Office Suite • Zoom & Teams Facilitation • CRM Platforms (KVCore, FollowUp Boss, GoHighLevel) • Social Media Marketing
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INTERESTS Exercising • Grandparenting • Leadership literature • Dancing • Writing • Traveling

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