About Paul

Hi, I’m Paul Zelizer, a coach for social entrepreneurs who are ready to grow 3 things…

 

Your Impact

 
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Your Profitability

 
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Your Quality of Life

 
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My Bio

 
 

Since 1993, I have worked with and led programs for 30,000+ leaders and team members working for positive change in and through their organizations. I started my coaching business in 2008, making me one of Albuquerque’s most experienced business coaches and one the world’s first business coaches to focus on the needs of social entrepreneurs.

In 2017, I founded Awarepreneurs as a way to help people learn about the practices successful impact business leaders use. Today I'm best known as the host of the Awarepreneurs podcast, a leading social entrepreneur podcast with 350+ episodes, 100+ five star Apple Podcast reviews and multiple awards. In my coaching practice, I work with values based founders and teams who are ready for accelerated growth.

More recently, I've been doing more work in New Mexico - where I've lived since 1993. For instance, I am a consultant with New Mexico Angels, helping the organization to implement a growth plan. I also was the Business Coach for both the 2023 and 2024 cohorts of the SBA THRIVE accelerator in Albuquerque. And in December of 2024, I co-founded NMClimate, a robust network of climate focused founders and leaders working to accelerate the process of New Mexico becoming a climate tech hub.

Let's connect and see how together we can accelerate the growth of your impact business or organization!

My Coaching Clients

You are working to create greater economic opportunities for those from marginalized populations, developing leading edge climate solutions, creating innovative affordable housing options; accelerating the learning opportunities for children and helping young people get more access to meaningful work.

You have a business or lead an organization that takes an innovative approach to these types of challenges. And you understand that growing such a business is a powerful force for good.

If you’re ready for more impact, more profits, and a more enjoyable life, let’s see if we might be a fit to work together.

When I Am Not Working


In addition to being the best Albuquerque business coach and change agent I can be, I am passionate about living a full-spectrum life. 

For instance, three things I love are gardening, trail running, and spending time with people I love.

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