Manson C. Smith III is the founder of CSIS Wellness, a faith-centered life coaching practice dedicated to helping men, women, and couples cultivate emotional intelligence, spiritual alignment, and purpose-driven living. Blending theology, psychology, and neuroscience, Manson empowers individuals to heal at the root, grow with intention, and walk confidently in their God-given identity.

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He holds a Master of Divinity from Liberty University and a Master’s Certification in Life Coaching from Grand Canyon University. Currently a PhD Candidate in Psychology, his academic research focuses on the integration of faith, neuroscience, and positive psychology to strengthen resilience, mental wellness, and relational wholeness.

Manson is a United States Air Force veteran with over twenty years of honorable service and has spent the last decade serving as a Contract Specialist within the federal government. These experiences shaped his disciplined, solutions-focused coaching style and deepened his passion for helping individuals overcome adversity, develop clarity, and live with purpose.

 

Through CSIS Wellness, Manson integrates scholarly insight, spiritual wisdom, and practical coaching strategies to guide individuals in renewing their minds, strengthening relationships, and building lives anchored in faith, discipline, and lasting hope.