Austin enriches lives as a Midlife Inspirational Speaker and Poet. He promotes mindfulness and personal growth through authenticity, poetry, nature, relationship building, and experiential learning. However, it was not always this way.

After dropping out of college and struggling for many years with self-worth, Austin spent 21 years on a quota. While there were many successes to celebrate, Austin became destination-addicted and unfulfilled—always living for the future. After spending 19 years with the same Fortune 500 Company, Austin made a drastic decision.

During his best year, he decided to resign and answer the call of his soul. Since resigning, Austin became a hired speaker and authored three books, with a fourth book on the way, Seeds of Infinitude.

His mission centers on deepening connections with self and others using various modalities for self-discovery and emotional healing. As a Speaker and Poet, Austin creates experiential learning through poetry, relationship-building, and empowerment exercises. This process helps individuals cultivate deeper meaning within themselves while adopting a more precise understanding of others.

Austin's catchphrase, Pause and Breathe, underscores his approach to everything: taking a moment to center and ground encourages heightened awareness and will foster more intentional responses. Haines' holistic guidance encourages professional and personal development, which leverages the power of pure presence, including reflective pauses to connect you to the peaceful power inside you. Once connected, hidden Seeds of Infinitude will awaken in your heart and soul, seeds of unexpected talent and deepening purpose. Austin’s blend of artistic expression, practical guidance, and mindful mentoring offers a transformative insight for navigating life and business challenges from a place of peaceful power toward your highest aspirations with clarity and compassion.