Hi! I'm Jennifer Knowles, Growth and Change Expert for Leaders and Teams

► Who I Help
I work with:
-Leaders who feel stuck and need clarity
-Teams facing change and struggling with communication overload
-Organizations seeking leadership development and talent management support
-High achievers desiring coaching to unlock growth, well-being and career advancement

If you've ever asked:
"How do I engage and retain top talent?"
"What's the best way to prepare my team for organizational change?"
"How can I improve leadership skills across my company?"
      - this is where I can help.

My Mission:
►Amplify the talents of your leaders and teams, unleashing human potential for exponential growth

What I Deliver:

► I create custom coaching, training and keynotes that align with organizational goals, blending research-backed insights with practical application. 

Together, we can:
1.  Increase leadership potential
2. Transform corporate culture
3.  Elevate careers to new heights
4.  Transform change into opportunity
5.  Build productive teams
6.  Create happy workplace environments

► Challenges Organizations Face Today
-Rising stress and burnout among employees
-Constant change and uncertainty in business environments
-Retention struggles with top talent
-Engagement gaps leading to lost productivity
-Leaders needing new skills for future-ready workplaces

► Benefits of Working with Dr. Jennifer

Organizations that partner with me see measurable improvements in:
1. Talent Attraction & Retention- Reduce turnover and retain top performers
2. Positive Work Environments- Foster collaboration and well-being
3. Change Readiness- Equip teams to embrace transitions with confidence
4. Stronger Teamwork- Increase trust, clarity and efficiency
5. Strategic Clarity- Provide a clear roadmap for success
6. Productivity & Engagement- Unlock more energy, focus, and results

► Client Outcomes
 "Dr. Jennifer Knowles is a beacon of inspiration in leadership and talent development. Her ability to seamlessly blend research-backed insights with practical applications has consistently led to positive transformations, empowered teams, and elevated leadership capabilities.”

 "We love Dr. Jennifer. She leads with a big heart and has lots of passion for her work. She cares about us and has the gift to take complex ideas and break them down into simple steps."

► Services
1. Leadership coaching (1:1 and group)
2. Change management programs
3. Talent development workshops
4. Keynote speaking on growth, change, and leadership
5. Research-informed organizational development solutions



Jennifer Knowles

Did you watch this over the weekend? A man climbed Taipei 101, the 11th tallest building in the world, with no ropes or harness. 508 meters. And he made it!


My kids knew about this guy, and told me I had to watch live in Netflix. And so I did. The climb was scheduled to last up to 8 hours, and he made it to the top in less than 2 hours.

What makes somebody risk his life to do something so bold and dangerous? 
He has a wife and two daughters. He could have died.

Once he was at the top, he just stood there on top of the building, and even took a selfie. I kept thinking, "Oh gosh, he made it to the top, I hope the wind doesn't knock him down now!"

What's the difference between reckless and bold?

Research from the Journal of Risk Research shows we're terrible at evaluating risk.

We overestimate rare, dramatic risks (like free-climbing skyscrapers).
We underestimate common, quiet risks (like staying in a job that's slowly killing us).

This got me thinking: What is my version of 508 meters? Do I dare to go after those big dreams? 


📌 What is your version of 508 meters? 

📌 📌 Did you watch this over the weekend too? I'm curious your thoughts on this!

Jennifer Knowles, Ph.D

I help develop effective leaders + high-performing teams | Harvard Executive Leadership Coach | Best-Selling Author | Professor of Business | Tedx Speaker

I went to the grocery story and the guy in front of me at the check out line stared me down... 


I'm standing there, in line, with one hand on the grocery cart. In my other hand was my phone, reading the latest celebrity mindtrash. 

Do you ever get the feeling that somebody is watching you? 

Well, I did, so I looked up. And the tall, middle-aged man wearing a Bluey tshirt (anybody with kids 10 and under will know who bluey is- a blue dog), was looking right at me.

I look at him, and then look away, thinking "okay, this is weird, just ignore him" and then I looked back. He was still staring at me.

I thought: "IS THERE FOOD STUCK IN MY TEETH?"

So I cracked a slight smile at him (flood him with kindness, right?!). 

What did he want? 
What was in my teeth?
Did I nip him with the grocery cart? 
Did I take the last box of oreos?

 Just then, he yelled, "Liam, over here" and his little boy ran over towards him.

Turns out, he was never looking at me. All that nonsense was just in my head. 

Just like at work. We so often think that everybody is paying attention to us. They're going to notice every flaw, and that piece of lettuce in our teeth.

But people are mostly worried about their own stuff, their own work, their own lives.

Lesson to me: Go out there and do your thing, because nobody is really paying attention. And when they finally do, maybe you've really made it :-)

4 things I learned from seeing the ball drop in NYC Times Square that I can apply to business and life.


1. Think differently.
[Most people lined up at 10am in the freezing cold to experience the ball drop at midnight. We found a way to see the ball drop with the masses and stand outside for less than an hour]

2. Experience new things.
[I find the best way I learn and grow is to push myself in unknown situations. Don't stay comfortable- stay on the edge, just a bit and see what magic happens]

3. We're more similar than we are different.
[I was amazed at all the languages of the people we encountered standing in the NYC ball drop pen - all standing together hoping for the best, ringing in the new year, shedding the old behind, and in with the new]

4. Look for the good.
[Assume the best in people, not the worst. I encountered many people in NYC honking unnecessarily, yelling at each other, pushing, shoving- geez! But when we believe everyone is doing the best they can, and understand their intentions, I believe a bit more good will peek through]

At work, when we look for the good in our teams, think differently as we tackle problems, recognize we all have common and shared goals as we're more similar than we are different, and experience new things as we challenge the status quo, we can thrive in work and life.

Happy New Year! May your year be filled with what you hope for!

Trying something new, and being okay to suck at it! See that beautiful pot below? I didn't make it- my instructor did, after I destroyed mine.


Have you ever tried the pottery wheel? It's harder than it looks.

I tried it once as a kid, and it took me decades to try again.

We went as a family event. We even had a private instructor. 1:1 instruction, easy peasy, right? Wrong.

Within 5 minutes of using the wheel, my pot plopped out and it was so bad, that I had to start over. Apparently the clay can get air bubbles in it, and then you're toast. 

Meanwhile, my son's a natural, making a beautiful pot, with very little instruction.

Getting showed up by my kid. Good for him! Trying to tell myself this was fun, right?

It was actually fun.

Trying new things.
Embracing the growth mindset.
Challenging ourselves in new ways.

This is what life is all about.

📌 When was a time you tried something new, and it was way harder than you expected? 

ps- I've been a teacher and coach in various contexts my whole adult life. Credentials matter some, but real lived experiences count a whole lot more(like screwing up on a pottery wheel)!  If I can help support you, send me a DM. I'd love to connect.

Neuroscientists found that your brain's decision-making peaks at 10 AM and crashes by 3 PM.

So why do we wait until the afternoon to make big decisions?

Here's another : Google spent two years studying 180 teams to figure out what made some successful and others mediocre.

They called it Project Aristotle.

And was all about psychological safety.

The feeling that you can speak up without getting shut down, humiliated, or punished.

Here's the problem: 67% of employees say they've received feedback that made them LESS likely to speak up.

We're accidentally teaching people to stay quiet.
When you want to speak up, and you don't.

For fear of the boss
For fear of what other's will think
Is it dumb? Has it already been said?

I have watched this happen so many times.
You want to say something, but you don't.


The best idea for you and your group this year?
It's probably sitting in someone's head.

📌 What's a time when you stayed quiet but you really had something to say?

Happy New Year!! May 2026 be filled with joy, prosperity, and all things good!

I took my family to NYC to ring in the new year watching the ball drop - it was quite the memorable experience!

That time when my story was on the front page of the WSJ (!)... I called the reporter and asked her to take it down. People were criticizing me as a mom and as a human, and I didn't like it.

The WSJ journalist practically laughed at me with my request...

She looked at the comments and said, "This is nothing... The commenters are going easy on you. You should see what they say most of the time..."

That was a big lessons on how to put on my big girl panties and toughen up.

Here's how the story went:
A few years ago, my children's lemonade got shut down by police due to a complaint and lack of permits.

Turns out lemonade stands were technically illegal in my city and they were in cities and states across the USA.

So I rallied people together, and we got lemonade stand laws changed in Denver, kid business laws changed in Colorado, and I partnered with CountryTime Lemonade/Kraft Heinz, and we got laws changed in 17 states across the country.

It was meaningful work.
It was visible work.
And it attracted criticism.

Here’s leaders and high performers can take away from this: 

If you want to do meaningful work, you have to develop thicker skin.
Not by becoming hardened or cynical—but by becoming more grounded.

Here’s how:
1. Stop confusing visibility with danger
 Criticism feels threatening, but most of the time, it’s just noise—not a real risk.

2. Don’t outsource your self-worth to commenters
 The loudest voices are rarely the wisest ones

3. Expect pushback when you’re changing something
 If no one is uncomfortable, you’re probably not moving the needle.

4. Let criticism inform—not define—you
 Listen for signal. Ignore the rest.

5. Remember: growth requires exposure
 You can’t stay hidden and make an impact.

The whole experience was a lot of fun. I couldn't have dreamed it up if I tried. 

Here's what being in the WSJ taught me:

To have confidence to stay standing when opinions fly.

📌 What was a time when you had to put on your big kid panties and toughen up?

Did anyone else wake up to cold and snow? Research shows your brain makes 35,000 decisions a day. I made my first one at 6am- stay under the warm blankets or get up and exercise.

The decision was tough, it was close, but I got up.

Of course my little white miniature schnauzer wanted to go outside, so I put on my longest warmest coat I own, and we ventured outside and froze.

He rolled around and frolicked.

Me, not so much. 

Cornell researchers found that we burn through our decision-making capacity like a phone battery.

Every choice depletes it a little more.

What to wear. What to eat. Which email to answer first. Whether to have that hard conversation or wait another day.

By noon, your battery's at 47% and you're making choices with the mental clarity of someone who just ran a marathon in their sleep.

That's decision fatigue.
And it's killing your productivity before you even get to the office.

The best leaders know this.

They don't try to make better decisions all day long.

They make fewer decisions.

Here's what I'm testing this week:

Eliminating: What to wear, what to eat for breakfast, when to work out, whether to check my phone first.

Protecting energy for my most important goals.

The cold is miserable.
But the clarity is worth it.

📌 What's one low-stakes decision you could eliminate this week to save energy for what matters?

📌 📌 Tell me about the cold and snow you got!

Courage is the willingness to show up and be all in when you can’t predict the outcome” - Brene Brown


Do you have big goals for this year? 

I do. 

I have thought about doing these things for YEARS. And why haven't I?

Because I was scared.
Because I was "too busy."
Because I hid behind perfectionism.
Because because because.

And a million other reasons.

You know what is FINALLY causing me to move? 

I'm removing the barriers in my mind.
Trying things without attaching significance to the outcome.
Removing the pressure I put on myself.
Focusing on having more fun.

Who knows how it will all turn out, but we owe it to ourselves to try, right? 

Hopefully this resonates with you to finally do that thing this year, and turn goals into reality :-) 

📌 When was a time when you did something new at work and were unsure what the outcome would be?

You know that thing about boiling a frog slowly?


Turns out sudden cold shocks you into action faster than gradual decline.

Ew. Why did I write that? I happen to like frogs, just not when my son brings them home from the sewer. 

This morning: 16 degrees and I launched out of bed like I'd been ejected.

No snooze. No scrolling. No negotiating.
Cold doesn't let you ease into change.

Research shows 70% of organizational transformations happen in response to crisis, not proactive planning.

We don't fix things when they're declining.
We fix them when they're on fire.

Why do we wait for the crisis?

What are you tolerating because it hasn't completely broken yet?
The underperforming team member.
The strategy that stopped working in 2023.

You don't need to wait for the disaster.
You can decide that "declining slowly" is the same as "broken."

📌 What's one thing that's been slowly declining and not working that you know you need to deal with this week?

For years, I was fortunate to be part of this - DFS Group, owned by LVMH. Developing employees, building leadership development programs, traveling internationally, getting some amazing luxury swag (!), and most important, building relationships with incredible leaders I'm still connected to.

My son took his first steps in the ocean when he traveled with me on a work trip to this very location in Hawaii. 

When I left my FT role there, I started my own business, and they were my first client (a multibillion dollar organization!).

Getting off the plane the first time I went to Hong Kong for work, I was so nervous, I didn't know the language! But then after time, I was traveling there monthly, and found my favorite local markets to shop and the best reflexologist ever. 

So much to be thankful for. I loved this job and this organization.

The world changes, business changes, consumer needs change. And we have to evolve to stay competitive. 

I am grateful.

📌 Did you every have a job that you absolutely loved?

DFS Group has decided to exit its long-standing Hawaii downtown and airport business, bringing the curtain down on one of the most remarkable chapters in travel retail history.

The move is in line with a review of the company’s global store network revealed by Chairman & CEO Ed Brennan in an interview with The Moodie Davitt Report in November 2024 and underlines how profoundly trading conditions have changed in Hawaii over recent years.

Our story incudes the views of our Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie, who describes DFS’s decision to quit its Hawaii business as “momentous and poignant”.

Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ehTPY6hE

#travelretail

Ever feel like an imposter? Me too. 


I’m not sure it ever goes away. 

I had a call with my mentor today. He is someone I admire who has done all the things, owned many successful businesses, leads others, makes oodles of money, loves hard, loves hard…

Even he doubts himself, but he goes for it anyways. 

How many of us live in:

The shoulds
The some days 
Maybe tomorrow 
The whens

But what if you went for it today?
One tiny little step 

Start today 
You’re worth it 

Ps- I’m right along side you!

My latest article I wrote for Business Insider is up! If you're curious about traveling to Dubai, check it out! And here's LI relevance: nothing exposes your habits faster than being somewhere completely unfamiliar.

https://lnkd.in/d66cyxnE

My son convinced me to take the family to Dubai through a PowerPoint presentation.

He hit all the points he knew I'd be looking for- cost, safety, logistics, adventure, etc., and he nailed it. So we went for spring break.

When we arrived, everything was different.
The people were different
The culture was different
The buildings were different
The food was different

I could go on and on...

We were definitely outside of our comfort zone. 

Our professional habits show up fast, especially when we're out of our normal:

Do we get rigid—or curious?
Do we rush to control—or slow down to learn?
 Do we cling to what’s familiar—or adapt in real time?

Here’s what I’ve learned—both as a leader and a coach:

Discomfort isn’t a weakness.
 It’s information.

And stretching ourselves into that unknown is how we really grow and learn.

📌 Where is someplace that you traveled to, that really pushed your comfort zones?

Open article: I brought my American family to Dubai for the first time. Here are 4 things I wish I knew before we went. by businessinsider.com

I brought my American family to Dubai for the first time. Here are 4 things I wish I knew before we went.

He saw his shadow...6 more weeks of winter. PSA about Groundhog Day if you were curious like me, I looked it up. 


I saw this on Youtube this morning.
The people standing outside for four hours, in Punxutawney, PA
~70 miles NE of Pittsburgh

There were singers, a stage, an announcer
People dancing
While you could see their breath making patterns in the cold air

They looked freezing
The spectacle reminded me when my family and I went to NYC for NYE and we froze this past new years, waiting to see the ball drop
Just on a different scale

I was curious- What is Groundhog day, and What Happened if he didn't see his shadow? 

If the groundhog sees his shadow-
-6 more weeks of winter (what happened today)

If the groundhog doesn't see his shadow-
-An early spring is coming

Groundhog day is celebrated every Feb 2

It started as a European weather tradition tied to Candlemas Day, a Christian holiday marking the midpoint between winter and spring

When German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s, they brought this tradition with them. In Europe, they used animals like hedgehogs or badgers to predict the weather.

But in Pennsylvania there were few hedgehogs or badgers, so they used groundhogs

The first Groundhog day in the USA was in 1887.

So there you have it. Happy Monday. I learned something new today too.

📌Fun question- If we replaced the groundhog with another animal to predict the weather, which one should it be—and why?

ps- don't you think groundhog is a funny name? a hog is a big pig, which i don't think is very cute. he kind of looks like a weasel or a beaver

I’m sharing for my amazing student Ajay Coleman, CMQ OE, LSSGB . If you meet this criteria, reach out directly to her, and thanks!

Corporate Manager, Program Management | Adjunct Faculty | Certified Manager of Quality & Organizational Excellence | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | Technical Communication Professional

View Ajay Coleman, CMQ OE, LSSGB’s profile

HELP! I am officially at the last domino of my dissertation, and I cannot knock it over without help. I am in the final stretch of my doctoral research, literally the home stretch.

The only thing standing between me and finishing is finding volunteers willing to talk with me about their work experiences. No money, no sales pitch, no “gotcha.” Just listening and learning.

I am studying blue-collar workers, which in real-life terms means people who work with their hands, their skills, and their experience every day. If this sounds like you, you likely qualify:
• Manufacturing or factory workers
 • Mechanics, diesel techs, auto techs
 • Electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs
 • Construction workers, laborers, welders
 • Truck drivers, delivery drivers, heavy equipment operators
 • Warehouse workers, material handlers
 • Maintenance and facilities workers
 • Mining, oil field, rail, transportation workers
 • Skilled trades of any kind
 • Union or non-union, both welcome

If your job involves showing up, getting dirty, fixing things, moving things, building things, or keeping operations running, this study is about you.

Why am I asking? Because blue-collar voices are constantly spoken about and far too rarely listened to. This research is meant to document real experiences, real barriers, and real knowledge that often goes unnoticed but keeps organizations alive.

Participation is:
 • Confidential
 • Respectful
 • Interview-based (your story, your words)
 • No judgment, no right or wrong answers
 • No monetary incentive, just genuine appreciation

I know everyone is busy. I know time is precious. But if you or someone you know could spare a little time, you would be helping me finish years of work and helping ensure these voices are represented with dignity and accuracy.

If you qualify, or know someone who might, please comment, message me, or share this post. Even sharing helps more than you know.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for helping me push this last domino over.
#BlueCollarWorkers
#SkilledTrades
#WorkforceResearch
#DoctoralResearch
#DissertationLife
#Manufacturing
#Construction
#Transportation
#Operations
#IndustrialWork

Nike

Nike's Finance Leadership Rotational Program “FLRP” is a two-year program designed to help the next generation of diverse leaders accelerate growth and development.

Year 2 rotation supports "NA EBP" North America Enterprise Business Planning.  EBP is Nike's connected planning ecosystem unlocking ongoing visibility into the financial implications of consumer and marketplace decisions.

FLRP - North America Enterprise Business Planning

Nike's Finance Leadership Rotational Program “FLRP” is a two-year program designed to help the next generation of diverse leaders accelerate growth and development.

Year 1 rotation supports Global Audit & Risk Management. Key projects include:
>> Enterprise Third Party Risk Management "TPRM" program design
>> EMEA Demand Supply Management "DSM" for Nike Direct Stores
>> Latin America Internal Controls over Financial Reporting "ICFR" (SOX non-key controls)

FLRP - Global Audit & Risk Managment

Provided in-year management for the Global Nike Direct Strategic Investment portfolio supporting key Nike growth drivers to operationalize Nike's 2X Direct Offense in the marketplace.

Projects included:
• Retail concept strategy
• Retail store expansion
• Omnichannel capabilities

Finance Manager Nike Direct Stores (Monobrand)

Provided in-year management for the Global Nike Direct Strategic Investment portfolio supporting key Nike growth drivers to operationalize Nike's 2X Direct Offense in the marketplace.

Projects included:
• International expansion
• Mobile commerce initiatives
• SNRKS Livestream

Finance Manager Nike Direct Digital Commerce

Provided in-year management for the Global Nike Direct Strategic Investment portfolio supporting key Nike growth drivers to operationalize Nike's 2X Direct Offense in the marketplace.

Finance Manager Nike Direct Engineering & Program Management 

Catalyst Ignite

Leadership & Career Coach

Speaker & Workshop Facilitator 

Catalyst: Ignite Your Spark Within To Achieve Powerful Transformation
Grab your copy at www.amazon.com/dp/1732946108

Stop feeling stuck and unclear on your purpose in life. It's time to feel energized and live in alignment towards achieving your full potential.

I know you want to do bigger things with your life. It’s time to purge the toxic “hustle more” mindset and begin to define success on YOUR terms. Success that does NOT require a ritual sacrifice of your soul or family relationships.

Author

Unifi Ai

At Unifi, we're on a mission to transform the world of debt recovery by putting humanity first. 🌍💙 With the rise of credit card debt reaching historic peaks, we believe it's time for a change. Our approach? Human-led, AI-powered solutions that offer compassionate, effective options for both consumers and businesses.

Investor & Advisor

UPLIFT Leadership

At UPLIFT Leadership, we set out to achieve: 

Our Vision: A mission-driven workforce where professionals realize their purpose, reach their potential and uplift others to succeed. 

Our Mission: To empower underserved communities with employment and economic opportunities.

Member Board of Directors

HOP Performance Institute

Become an unstoppable force. Our purpose is simple. We unleash leaders’ confidence and performance while creating sustainable and meaningful results for themselves and their organizations.

HOP is a data-driven, boundary-breaking, high-performance producing community and group of educators and coaches that believe “Higher Order Performance” steams from the mastery of the highest levels of performance using the philosophy and technology of neuroscience.HOP is a data-driven, boundary-breaking, high-performance producing community and group of educators and coaches that believe “Higher Order Performance” steams from the mastery of the highest levels of performance using the philosophy and technology of neuroscience.

International Advisory Board Member

KinderCare Education

Acted in Line of Business CFO capacity for entrepreneurial driven brand operating 500+ US locations providing after-school enrichment. Responsible for designing and implementing 3-year strategic plan to generate 2x Revenue with Margin expansion. 

• Multi-unit field operations
• Business development deal flow
• M&A due diligence
• Business acumen training

Strategic Finance Manager

Full P&L ownership for after-school education division. Collaborated with COO on setting strategic vision and establishing operational initiatives to drive Net Revenue and EBITDA growth. 

• Strategic planning
• GTM + pricing strategy
• Multi-unit KPI's
• US territory redesign

Principal Business Partner

Cambia Health Solutions

Managed Strategic Finance activities for IT Assets division including business case development and FP&A responsibilities. Influenced Enterprise capital & strategic investment process. Prepared and presented business case analysis to influence executive leadership to make most profitable decisions focused on increasing customer value. 

Inspiring experience: Nominated for inaugural Strategic Finance rotational program.

Sr. Strategic Finance Analyst (IT Assets)

Provided Strategic Finance activities for IT Services division; helping connect financial outcomes to newly implemented Agile delivery model.  Revamped OpEx forecast process to integrate with Agile capacity model; facilitating greater insight and alignment to a holistic Enterprise investment portfolio. 	Supported multiple Enterprise business cases through business case development and strategic insight.

Sr. Strategic Finance Analyst (IT Services)

Managed budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, performance management, and business case development for multiple Corporate Services divisions. Prepared and presented regular and ad-hoc analysis to diverse audiences at the Executive and Vice President level. Provided insight to implications for current and future state operations utilizing knowledge of finance theories such as present value, cash flow analysis and vendor z-score analysis. Built forecasting model and provided variance analysis of employee expenses (401k, pension, bonuses, ect) at a consolidated level. Led Tiger Team around Cambia's strategic investment fund resulting in projected savings of 740+ hours annually.

Strategic Finance Analyst

Whitestone Holdings

Freelance consulting in the following areas:

business development, strategic partnerships, strategic planning, business intelligence, competition analysis, workflow analysis, business coaching,  personal productivity training, ad hoc business analysis


What do people value most about working with me?  

•Supply leverage through framework of individualized question based problem solving
•Provide “ah-ha!” moments and get brain bubbling with new ideas, clarity & focus
•Ability to distill large amounts of information and make high quality data driven decisions
•Strategic thinking partner helping bridge the “execution gap” 
•Ability to quickly breakdown large projects and/or goals into achievable milestones
•Utilize active debates and honest discussions to help facilitate answer to tough questions

Owner

HealthCo Information Systems

Business Finance Specialist
Identified key drivers and metrics ensuring gross margin targets were achieved. HealthCo lead for GE Healthcare Six Sigma financial workflow project, exceeding targets by 90%.  

Accounting Manager
Implemented workflow changes reducing A/R by 44% while operating with less overhead than peers. Finance operations lead for integration and GE license negotiations of multi state Mid-West acquisition.

Accounting Manager/Business Finance Specialist

Ameriprise Financial Services

Financial Analyst
Managed multi-million dollar book of business for Terrill & Associates, an independent financial practice. Performed portfolio research within a total portfolio risk framework. Supervised client service workflow in creation of over 200 financial plans. 

District Manager/Financial Advisor
Led team of 16 advisors at corporate office. Focused on business development and key metrics expanding district sales production 14%. Engineered 130+ financial plans determining asset allocations using linear modeling and Monte Carlo simulations.

District Manager/Financial Analyst

Career guide helping Fortune 500 leaders thrive without sacrificing family or core values || Author of “Catalyst”

You’ve landed here because you find yourself repeatedly asking 
➜ Have I sacrificed too much?
➜ Is there a better way?
➜ Is it worth it?

Your success has come at a price you’re no longer willing to pay. Sacrifice of family, health, and core values is no longer acceptable. 

You might be at the wrong company or perhaps the wrong career. 

The good news is that your current circumstances are not permanent. 

There is another way! 

My content is focused on helping people achieve ALIGNMENT; defined as being in action towards your purpose.


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So who is Josh?

Today things are great… most recent highlight is joining the Nike Finance Leadership Rotational Program. I’m blessed with an amazingly creative wife and 2 awesome teenage daughters.

That wasn’t always the case. Rewind the clock and you’ll uncover I’ve encountered rock bottom moments and have to reinvent myself several times. 

I obtained my MBA in Finance and CFA charter while working full time but this didn’t protect me from a car accident that left me with a traumatic brain injury “TBI” in 2014. Non-stop headaches were the norm requiring vision therapy to train my eyes so I could read more than two sentences without getting fatigued and irritable.

To put it simply -- I lost the will to live.

Leveraging my faith along with concepts such as growth mindset and neuroplasticity I reinvented myself and achieved a greater level of success. Since my car accident, I’ve had many inspiring experiences including publishing Catalyst, becoming a start-up investor and advisor, facilitating career development, and Clifton Strengths (Finder) workshops at Nike.

Make today your masterpiece. 

Book a complimentary call through my featured section if I can serve you along your journey.

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