About John
If you’re a sports fan like me, you’ll know this: the greatest teams tap into hidden sources of potential to accomplish the unthinkable. Every March, college basketball fans witness small-school cinderellas shock the titans of the sport. These underdogs lack the individual talent of the big-name universities. Yet year after year, teams you’ve never heard of pull off historic upsets.
What propels these teams to victory against overwhelming odds?
What drove the rescue team for the collapsed mine in Chile to accomplish the impossible and save the lives of everyone trapped below? What leads a band like U2 to become one of the greatest rock bands in history while Oasis infamously flamed out decades ago? I study and work with teams because I’m fascinated by what drives high-performing teams to achieve their most ambitious goals.
Exceptional teams intentionally amplify and utilize the abilities of each individual to propel them to new heights. They share a vision of success that enables them to imagine creative and innovative approaches. They develop common language that facilitates collaboration and ensures clarity. In short, they successfully ensure that each team member has everything needed to excel in fulfilling the team’s shared mission. Introducing and cultivating these elements on your team can lead you to accomplish the unthinkable.
The tools I use integrate leading research from the fields of positive psychology, organization development, and business management. I engage everyone on your team in creating and sustaining positive change. This engagement generates the collective energy needed to innovate and quickly drive meaningful, sustainable results. When each person is included, invested, and aligned to the team’s mission, anything is possible!
Let’s work together to unlock your team’s full potential and see what is possible with your team functioning at its very best.
Masters of Positive Organization Development and Change
Mastery project in Appreciative Inquiry
Certified CliftonStrengths Coach
300+ hours 1:1 coaching and group coaching experience
Award-winning Educator
Leader in the field of international higher education
What Clients Say
“John helps create a space that is welcoming and makes you feel comfortable! He is great at hearing what you’re saying and asking the right questions to get you to dig deeper.”
Julia K.
Project Manager
“John has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and resources to help guide you in connecting with where you are and where you would like to be. He has made me a more confident and successful leader.”
Laura D.
Director
“John’s suggestions and inquiries motivated me to take action for myself. Thanks to his compassionate, intentional coaching, I’ve become an even more confident and effective leader in my office and in my field.”