​What sets my approach apart:

· Decades of Cross-Sector Experience With a career spanning secondary education, higher education, HR leadership, and executive consulting, I bring a rare depth of insight into how people learn, grow, and lead. From classrooms to boardrooms—locally and globally—I offer practical, real-world strategies that deliver results.
 

· Authenticity that Builds Trust Clients describe me as “just John”—genuine, grounded, and approachable. I meet leaders where they are and offer candid guidance without ego or pretense. I lead with integrity, candor, and empathy to create a coaching experience that is supportive, honest, and impactful.
 

· Assessment-Driven Strategy for Talent Development I am a recognized expert in tools like PXT Select, CheckPoint 360, Everything DiSC, and The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team. These assessments provide data-backed insights that improve job fit, strengthen teams, and drive measurable gains in performance and engagement.
 

· The “Guide on the Side,” Not the Sage on the Stage My coaching style empowers leaders to uncover their own solutions. I facilitate growth through thoughtful questions, reflection, and accountability—not direction or quick fixes.
 

· Relentless Focus on Business Results Every engagement is designed with one goal: meaningful, measurable outcomes. I help leaders communicate with clarity, act decisively, and lead effectively—ensuring leadership development translates into business success.
 

I Work Best with Leaders Who:

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· Are open to feedback and ready to be challenged.
 

· Value practical, real-world solutions over theory or trend.
 

· Take ownership of their growth and follow through with action.
 

· Understand that leadership shapes culture, people, and performance.
 

· Are navigating complexity, growth, or change and want a trusted partner.
 

The Result Leaders who work with me become more self-aware, decisive, and effective. They lead with clarity, build stronger teams, and deliver results that matter.

Certifications

Center for Creative Leadership

• Benchmarks

• 360 By Design

Profiles International

• CheckPoint 360 Leadership Certification

• Profile XT Certification

John Wiley & Son

• Everything DiSC Certification

• Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Certification

• PXT Select Expert Practitioner Certification

InSync Training

• Virtual Classroom Facilitation Certification

Kellogg Executive Development, Northwestern University

• Developing Manufacturing’s Strategic Potential

Instead, Paris, France

• Executive Development, THOMSON CSF/THALES GROUP

SHIN-GIJUSTSU CO. LTD AND TBM CONSULTING GROUP

• Shopfloor Kaizen Breakthrough

Development Dimensions International, Inc.

• Targeted Selection

• Behavioral Interviewing