Welcome to Braver Man.
I’m Pierre Azzam, a physician and board-certified psychiatrist with over two decades of experience dedicated to helping others achieve mental wellness.
In 2017, my path took a powerful turn. To deepen my work with new fathers, I pursued training in professional coaching. This ignited a passion for helping men to break through mental health stigma and lead more fulfilling lives. That passion became Braver Man.
At Braver Man, my mission is simple: to ensure that no man has to face life’s hurdles alone or in silence.
I Bring a Rich History to Our Work.
Education and Training:
Rice University: BA, Biology and Psychology, 2001
Baylor College of Medicine: MD, Medicine, 2005
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Western Psychiatric Hospital: Residency in Psychiatry, 2005-2009
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital: Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine and Consultation-Liaison (CL) Psychiatry, 2009-2010
Duquesne University Palumbo-Donahue School of Business: Professional Coaching Certification, 2018
CRR Global / Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC): Fundamentals of ORSC Training, 2018
International Coach Federation (ICF): Professional Certified Coach (PCC), 2019-present
Mindful Leader MBSR: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training, 2020
ManKind Project: Circle of Men Training, 2021
Quantic School of Business and Technology: MBA, 2021
Mindful NYU / Sounds True: Inner MBA Certification, 2021
CRR Global / ORSC: Intelligence - A Roadmap to Change, 2022
World Business and Executive Coach Summit: Accelerating Coach Excellence Training, 2022
4,000+ Hours of ICF-Certified Professional Coaching
Leadership and Honors:
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM): Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Faculty 2010-2022
Harvard Medical School: Instructor in Psychiatry, 2012-2014
Boston University School of Medicine: Instructor in Psychiatry and Graduate Medical Sciences, 2012-2014
Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System: Chief of Psychiatry Consultation and Emergency Services, 2012-2014
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital / UPSOM: Program Director, Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine and CL Psychiatry, 2014-2020
UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospital: Medical Director, Palliative Care Psychiatry, 2015-2020
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital / UPSOM: Associate Program Director, Residency in Psychiatry, 2017-2020
Teaching Awards (UPMC/UPSOM): Faculty Preceptor of the Year, 2012; Resident Faculty Teaching Award, 2015/2018; Adler Award for Innovation in Medical Education, 2016; Medical Education Research Certification, 2017; Academy of Master Educators, 2018
American Psychological Association (APA) Division on the Psychology of Men and Masculinities (D.51): Board Member, 2020-2023; Practitioner of the Year Award, 2022
Author of 40+ peer-reviewed articles, editorials, book chapters, and texts including the Handbook on the Psychology of Fatherhood.
Our Mission is Critical.
At Braver Man, we empower men to break through barriers and build lives of purpose and fulfillment. Our coaching equips men with the tools to cultivate authentic confidence, forge meaningful connections, and achieve their most ambitious goals. We’re here to help men sharpen their focus, push past limits, and thrive in every aspect of life.
This is where men become braver.
Let’s Get to Work.
