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"It is not the strongest nor the most intelligent of the species that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change"

– Charles Darwin

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Senior Executive Coach & Consultant

Today’s business leaders understand that they could very well put their businesses and personal fulfillment at risk if they aren’t prepared to disrupt themselves, their organizations, competitors and ultimately whole industries. 

A commitment to working with John is a commitment to developing the kind of leadership skills and creative strategies that drive performance and growth in their businesses and personal lives.

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Speaker & Moderator

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John presents his materials with humor and insight, leaving audiences feeling as if they’ve had a one-on-one conversation with a wise advisor…one who’s been there and can share both the challenges he, his clients and other business leaders have faced and how they achieved success, sometimes against all odds.

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Vistage Chair in New York City

John is proud to be a Chair with Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders.

Formed in 1957, Vistage is always looking for great ideas and features that deliver the best value at a reasonable price. As a result, we have developed the most effective approach to achieve better results, grow your company faster and maximize your impact as a leader.

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Thought Leader & Author

John’s opinions has been sought out by publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Financial Time and Industry Standard. John’s online columns as well as his blog articles on topics relating to disruptive leadership have attracted a wide following.

John’s highly rated book “Owning Tomorrow: The Unstoppable Force of Disruptive Leadership.” uses the lessons great disruptive CEOs have learned to help business owners and CEOs of SMEs achieve more without having to sacrifice other equally important parts of their lives.

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One-On-One Coaching

The basis for John’s unique approach to coaching senior executives and CEOs is to help you pro-actively disrupt aspects of your personal and…
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Leadership Development

Successful organizations are agile and focused, with the right leaders in the right positions. They have strong change management capabilities…
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Tailored Solutions

Today’s markets are unforgiving, punishing even minute strategic and leadership misses. John and his strategic partners work closely…
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Speaking of Business and Leadership

How to Succeed as a New CEO

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10 Management Principles that Have Withstood the Test of Time

What Clients Say

“John has been extraordinarily helpful on the projects we’ve done together. His unique insights are refreshing and his willingness to share his time to fit my schedule is most welcome. I have also come to greatly appreciate his focus on doing what is right and best for his clients.”

– Jonathan Phillips, CEO, Magellan International

“In my coaching sessions with John, I find he has an amazing way of disrupting me and making me think further into the future about my actions and my purpose.”

– Ella Rivkin, CEO, The ERPS Group

“Working with John, I was able to get my business to a place that I no longer needed to be intimately involved with every aspect of the day-to-day operations. This has freed me up to plan the future for myself and my company, looking for good ideas, testing them and deciding what my company will become. After a few hiccups, we’re growing quickly AND profitably.”

– Naushad Parpia, CEO, GSD, Inc.

“John’s empathy, experience and level-headedness convinced me that it was time to go out on my own. It was the best advice I’ve ever received. He helped me focus my efforts, put together a viable business and marketing plan and, most importantly, given me back my courage and hope. Thank you, John, for guiding me to a great new career!”

– Dr. Sherone Smith-Sanchez, Partner, Talawah Turf International Inc. LLC

“Having John during challenging times and vital decision-making points has positioned Blue Bite to win in both the immediate and long-term. That, in addition to the personal introspection I’ve experienced over these months, has solidified John as a vital partner in our Company’s and my individual growth.”

– Mikhail Damiani, CEO of Blue Bite 

Today’s business volatility is unprecedented. John helps forward-thinking companies use disruptive solutions to dominate their market. His goal – to transform your company in a focused and sustainable manner – delivers measurable results.

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