Dennis Procopio

Hi there, I'm Dennis Procopio, Founder of Man-UP! Life Coaching (MULC). I'd like to share some insights into who I am and why I do what I do.

I'm a "Creative"

Firstly and foremostly, I'm a "creative". This simply means that I identify with my creative abilities about all other tags: father, academic, mentor, etc. This is critical information for anyone considering this coaching program. Men often claim to want success, but are demonstrably confounded when it comes to creating it.

I discovered my creative abilities at a very young age. I was gifted with pencil, paint, and muscle memory, and in 1988 I received a full scholarship to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in NYC, where I lived and breathed all things Fine Art. Having come from a modest (read: trash) background, acceptance to Cooper was a crowning achievement which validated my suspicion that I was bound for excellence rather than destitution.

My Journey

In the 30+ years to follow, I wore many hats – so to speak – including professional artist, musician, educator, and coach mentor. My son was born in New Orleans in 2010 – my home of many years – which led me on a journey west to San Diego. It was here that MULC was born, and where my practice has thrived.

Why "Man-UP! Life Coaching"?

I've often been asked why I chose the name "Man-UP! Life Coaching" for my business. Why not something less confrontational, or perhaps more cerebral? It's quite simple. The self-help industry traditionally caters to women. I started this firm as a young man seeking guidance from coaches and therapists. I often found myself looking for male validation in spa-like environments, feeling clumsy and brutish, and apologizing for my maleness.

The MULC Brotherhood

This work is a labor of love, and the creation of MULC is my legacy. As this organization continues to grow, its community grows with it. The MULC Brotherhood is a community of men who share a common goal. We strive for and achieve personal success, but also gain strength and purpose by offering support to our brethren. In this way the larger goal of MULC is served: namely, to make the world a better place, one man at a time.

If You're on the Fence...

If you're on the fence about coaching, please trust me when I say that this metamorphic process is literally guaranteed to solve not only those problems which you know that you have, but also the ones you haven't yet identified. I know this for a fact, because I'm not only a coach, but a Man-UP! Life Coaching client.

– Dennis Procopio