About

Scott Merriam

What kind of world is possible when we come to know our open and liberated heart? Who are we here to be and become? What wants to live through us? How can we be of service to each other and to the larger world?

These questions fuel me and I’m making a life and a practice out of living into them, not to find answers necessarily, but to be transformed by the inquiry itself. This is my mission: to listen and sense into the deep potential of life and be a catalyst for transformation.

I’m Scott Merriam, founder of Emerging and a guide for visionaries, healers, and creative leaders who are ready to bring their soul-aligned work into the world.

My journey to this work has been anything but linear. For over 15 years, I’ve been immersed in the intersection of inner development and business and brand creation. This unique path has led me to see that our deepest calling often emerges through a process of both growth and release.

As a brand strategist and designer, I noticed a recurring pattern: when people decided to pursue their dreams, they inevitably encountered what was holding them back. The desire for what’s next, the thrill of possibility, often comes hand in hand with confronting the truth of what is and what was. I realized that claiming a desire is also an encounter with grief – for the old self, for outdated beliefs, for the comfort of the familiar.

This insight transformed my approach to business and brand creation. I came to understand that what entrepreneurs truly need isn’t another external framework or a five-step action plan. What’s needed is a space – a container that can hold their professional emergence. A place where they can be witnessed, supported to find and trust their own inner compass, and nurture their process of becoming.

My own journey reflects this truth. I’ve explored the depths of contemplative spirituality, dedicating a decade to intensive Buddhist practice and thousands of hours of meditation. I’ve delved into depth psychology and somatic approaches to personal growth. And I’ve honed my skills in brand strategy and digital marketing, helping numerous businesses align their outer expression with their inner truth.

But it was my own experience of losing and then rediscovering my inner compass that truly shaped my approach. I learned firsthand the importance of honoring one’s unique path and the power of witnessing and supporting others in their emergence.

Today, I bring this wealth of experience to my work as a soul-centered business mentor and brand strategist. As the founder of Emerging, I’ve created a transformative space called The Greenhouse, where visionaries can nurture their calling into a thriving, authentic business. I’m also honored to serve as assistant faculty for Generating Transformative Change with Pacific Integral, where I help facilitate personal and professional development.

My approach blends deep inner work with practical business acumen. I believe that true success flows from authenticity, and that by aligning our work with our deepest values, we can create businesses that nourish our souls and serve the world. I guide my clients to embrace both the excitement of their vision and the grief that often accompanies growth, helping them move forward with wholeness and integrity.

At the heart of it all, I’m a husband and father, living in Victoria, British Columbia. Being a dad to my young daughter is my most profound journey yet, grounding my work and reminding me daily of why creating a more beautiful world matters so much.

If you’re feeling called to bring your unique vision to life, to create a business that truly reflects your essence and contributes to positive change, I’d be honored to support you on that journey. Together, we can create a space for your authentic work to emerge, take shape, and thrive in the world.

Let’s bring your vision to life, together.

Training & Background

As part of my path of study and development, I have:

• Graduated from a two-year Comprehensive Training in the Hakomi Method, a somatic mindfulness-based approach to psychotherapy.
• Completed a cohort based training in Vital Human Coaching with Jane Weintraub
• Facilitator for Generating Transformative Change a nine-month leadership development program with Pacific Integral
• Completed Recognizing Developmental Stages with STAGES International
• Completed Developmental Coach Training with Coaches Rising
• Completed Embodied Transformation Coach Training with Coaches Rising
• Completed Emergent Leadership, with Pacific Integral
• Attended Naropa University’s Contemplative Psychology program
• Obtained a BA from Vermont State University with a concentration in Psychology