Keith Allen Johns

Keith Allen And Company

I help "successful on the outside" people -- C-suite execs, management leaders, tech mavens, entrepreneurs, business owners and more -- take full ownership of their daily experience and the path they are on. 

People come to me because 

❌ They’ve achieved "all the right things" but aren't truly satisfied
❌ They’ve tried to find satisfaction via promotions or new jobs, but it's not working
❌ They aren't happy with how they show up at home for their partner or kids
❌ They can't seem to prioritize "Me" time and try to fill the hole by buying more "stuff"
❌ They’ve read books and listened to podcasts but nothing has changed

Sound familiar?

I feel you. I progressed to being a COO of a tech company (money, title, house, car) before I realized…

The default approach wasn't working. 

Here’s how I help you fix this:

1️⃣ I teach you powerful mindset tools as a baseline
2️⃣ You choose what you want to change in your life
3️⃣ We take incremental steps to create those changes
4️⃣ We identify blockers that emerge and remove them
5️⃣ You consistently take aligned, inspired action
 
What does that mean for you?

You will:

✅ Handle everything life throws at you and feel good consistently
✅ Know with confidence what's next for you and how to get it
✅ Have a clear plan and tools for living a highly inspired life
✅ Set off a chain reaction to thrive not just at work but at home, too

My clients say:

"I have been successful throughout my career but never felt successful. By working with Keith, I was able to unlock that feeling.” - David Weisberg in NYC, technology product leader

"I didn't really believe Keith at first, then I started to feel entirely different. My business revenue took off while my sense of calm and ease increased dramatically. Unbelievable." - Patrick Laine in Miami, serial entrepreneur

“Keith completely changed my life. I’m going to keep working with him.” - Beata Brock in Atlanta, technology ops leader

💡 Is this right for you? 

DM me to book a call.

CEO and Founder

The Sukha Company

I'm on the board of advisors at a tech startup that focuses on helping distributed teams reduce burnout & increase engagement. The platform allows leaders to unite their team in the #1 online coworking space with AI Coaches proven to make teams happier and more productive. If you'd like to learn more about the service, DM me and let's talk.

Strategic Advisor

Grow My AI

I have a seed investor and advisor role in a conversational AI startup.

Investor and Advisory Board Member

MicroD

I partnered with the CEO of a Charlotte-based SAAS company on P&L, growing enterprise value, budgeting, cost control, board communications, exploring acquisitions, and maintaining profit margins across 5 streams of revenue. Expertise in digital team operations, project management, software development, B2B sales, and client success and retention. Exceptional combination of people skills and technical acumen.

Chief Operating Officer

Executive leader at home furnishings-focused software and digital marketing company. Responsible for execution of strategic plan, leadership development, process improvement and the annual budget.

I direct delivery teams for website implementations, custom web applications, and digital marketing services including SEO, SEM/PPC, content and social. I drive revenue retention and growth for more than 500 clients. Every day we get faster, better, and more efficient.

My measurables include enterprise value; gross profit margins for 5 business units; client satisfaction scores; and retention % of clients licensing our software platform.

As company Integrator, I strive to be the glue that holds our visionary, business development, product development and delivery teams together.

Vice President of Operations

Rapidly advanced at MicroD from Project Manager to Project Management Lead, then to an increasingly impactful Operations role. Cross-departmental influence with focus on process improvement, change management and client relations and retention. Heavily involved in product development and worked closely with .Net developers to deliver new platform features and functions. Joined the executive team as a strategic leader and integrator of the CEO’s vision.

Senior Manager, Operations

Senior Project Manager

Lead design and development teams in implementation of dozens of websites for home furnishings companies on a proprietary CMS. Rewrote and standardized the implementation process using Waterfall software. Radically reduced time-to-golive for clients. Created new processes and documentation to allow department to scale to handle increased workload. Created a well-oiled machine in less than 7 months and was promoted to department head.

Web Project Manager

Lourdes University

Directed design and development teams in operation of Lourdes.edu website and Lourdes University student portal. Coordinated with student acquisition teams to support recruiting marketing efforts in social media, search engine optimization and event planning. Increased overall traffic to the website and engagement in the student portal. Researched and developed plans for upgrading the CMS and branding.

Website Manager

Two years of the most intense work of my life. I became sober and recreated my character and being from the ground up.

Achieving Sobriety

Hannah's Socks Inc.

Featured in People Magazine and on the Oprah Winfrey Show; winner of Jefferson Award and Points Of Light Award!

I co-founded a national award-winning non-profit. In addition to driving growth and organizational development, I directed website design and development, search engine optimization, digital marketing, social media, financials, event-planning, board reporting and more. I helped impact the lives of thousands of people in need.

Vice President Operations

F+W Publications

Wrote RFPs; selected vendors; established schedules; managed designers and developers; oversaw product testing; and created marketing collateral for four new-to-market interactive products.

Manager, Online Services & New Product Development

Managed 7 direct reports (developers and designers) across two offices and oversaw marketing budget, project prioritization, and resource allocation for more than 40 websites. Drove new marketing initiatives from the bottom up by pushing brand managers to expand their promotional efforts into email marketing, pay-per-click advertising, hybrid online/offline campaigns, and micro websites. Recruited and retained high-impact team members who provided reliable service to a broad base of internal customers during a period of fast corporate growth.

Manager - Interactive Media

Internal evangelist, led online migration of traditional business units by launching customer-acquisition websites for book clubs and tradeshows. Grew email program to 100,000+ customers and trained traditional media teams how to think for the future.

New Media Marketing Manager

Managed all facets of direct-mail and direct-response advertising campaigns for magazines and book clubs; wrote copy and directed design and production resources to meet delivery deadlines for multiple concurrent campaigns; created test promotions that outperformed their predecessors/controls.

Copywriter / Promotions Assistant

Applause! Magazine

Intern at Cincinnati's regional African-American magazine

Editorial Intern

I help ambitious people go next-level in business and life | Deep mindset coaching that creates massive change | DM me to get started | TEDx Speaker | Former C-suite | International Transformation Coach

If life handed you all the answers and you have it all figured out, please move along.

I love you, but you aren't my people.

My people have big ambitions but lack the tools to achieve them.

(They know it but hate to admit it.)

That's where I come in.

Do you see yourself in this list of former clients?

🆘 Wall Street leader who wants more influence and impact
🆘 Cancer surgeon who wants to handle stress in the OR better
🆘 Fractional CFO whose limiting beliefs hold him back
🆘 Entrepreneur who needs confidence in people skills
🆘 Teach leader who wants to lead with power and charisma

Each of these people felt deep inside they needed a boost to get to the next level in work and life.

That was me, too.

I've spent 15 years obsessing over how I had to grow to create a life no one else in my family has ever had. I had to go deep inside and reprogram myself to change my external outcomes.

And that is what I teach to my clients.

↪️ How to create massive confidence
↪️ How to lead with power and empathy
↪️ How to master your thoughts and emotions
↪️ How to leverage energy and charisma
↪️ How to put it all together for work AND family

Listen, I'm a blue-collar kid in a white-collar world.

Everything I've accomplished I've had to figure out the hard way:

✅ How to get to and thrive in the C-suite
✅ How to start my own six-figure solo business
✅ How to shed my past and my upbringing
✅ How to become a good family man
✅ How to overcome addiction

I had a ton of help along the way.

Now, I'm providing that help to others.

If you believe a deep, dynamic, transformational coaching experience is what you need to create your next breakthrough, DM me and tell me your story.

I help corporate leaders who are feeling stuck in their 9-5 break free from corporate by building & scaling a purpose-driven business.

Most people come to me because 

❌ They’re feeling burnt-out, struggling to find work-life balance and looking for more meaning in their work
❌ They’ve focused on climbing the corporate ladder or changing jobs, but something still feels missing
❌ They wonder if there’s more to life. More freedom, income, time & purpose. But then wonder if they’re crazy for wanting more
❌ They’ve thought about the possibility of starting their own business but felt overwhelmed with where to even start

Does this sound familiar?

I’ve been there too. I progressed to being a COO of a tech company before I finally realized…

WORK SHOULDN’T SUCK

You’re not crazy for wanting more and it is possible to have more purpose, freedom, income & free time in your work.

Here’s how I help you find that for yourself:

1️⃣ Find your Purpose
2️⃣ Turn it into a business idea 
3️⃣ Start your business on the side
4️⃣ Exit corporate 

 The program is a 1-1 intensive coaching program where you receive:
👌 Tactical business coaching
👌 Mindset & habit coaching
👌 Accountability & an extensive network
👌 On-demand coaching access

What does that mean for you?
✅ Your first high-ticket client within 6 months
✅ A clear & tangible plan & momentum for your corporate exit
✅ Set off a chain reaction to thrive in all areas of your life

"Before I met Keith, exiting corporate was just a dream” - S.A. from Phoenix, database administrator turned international consultant

“I booked my first client for $3,000 in 2 weeks. Now I have the confidence to quit my 9-5.” - M.D. from Washington DC, business consulting leader turned performance coach

“Keith completely changed my life. I’m going to keep working with him.” - B.B. in Atlanta, technology leader

💡 Is this right for you? Let’s start with talking through your options. DM me to book a call.

Leigh Neys, Ed.D.

Farm Credit Services of America

Collaborate with team members to cultivate job-specific expertise and proficiencies, encompassing standard protocols, procedures, and the utilization of systems such as customer relationship management, cash management, and loan origination systems. Spearhead the development of training modules and performance aids aimed at enriching employees’ comprehension of lending, credit, and various facets of the organization.
• Innovate and refine job-specific training initiatives for both new recruits and seasoned staff.
• Orchestrate, coordinate and conduct engaging and impactful learning sessions.
• Partner with FCSAmerica leadership and stakeholders, offering guidance on performance enhancement through tailored training solutions.
• Foster partnerships with Product Managers, Product Owners, and subject matter experts to seamlessly integrate best practices into training programs.
• Evaluate and iteratively enhance the efficacy of training interventions.
• Establish and maintain tools for functional skills gap analysis, including training evaluations, surveys, and reinforcement mechanisms.

Business Learning Specialist

Leigh Neys Coaching

Empowering individuals to navigate their career journeys with personalized guidance and strategic support, including entrepreneurial ventures.
• Proficiently develop and implement tailored career development plans, fostering increased clarity and confidence in clients' career paths.
• Utilize expertise in learning and design to innovate strategies for skill enhancement and networking, driving clients' professional advancement.
• Expertly craft impactful career branding materials, such as resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, to showcase clients' unique value propositions and enhance market visibility.
• Foster collaborative partnerships with clients to co-create customized solutions, ensuring alignment with individual goals and aspirations.
• Successfully guide clients through diverse career transitions, including job changes, promotions, and entrepreneurial endeavors, facilitating seamless and successful transitions.

Founder & Consultant

Hermark Agency

As a co-founder of an international education consultancy, I bring more than a decade of experience in the education industry, working with clients across multiple countries and cultural backgrounds. I am a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully guiding organizations towards achieving their academic goals. My expertise lies in providing customized international education consulting services, including strategic campus internationalization plans and branding and marketing recommendations.

International Education Strategist & Co-founder

South Dakota State University

Provide leadership in building mutual learning relationships with community citizens and leaders. In addition, my role involves providing a blend of educational outreach, technical assistance, and community coaching in order to connect communities with current community development research, various skill-building opportunities, curricula, identifying their own community assets, and applicable community-based outreach practices.
•	Co-lead strategic planning efforts for non-profit organizations including focus groups and assessment
•	Developed Building Highly Effective Boards curriculum for state-wide training and development
•	Research and publish academic articles on community development and engagement
•	Perform all aspects of content creation and social media management for Community Vitality unit
•	Lead trainer for “Coming Together for Racial Understanding” program for State of South Dakota
•	Coordinate marketing and sponsorship for 2022 Energize! Rural Communities Conference 
•	Certified Remote Works Professional trainer for Utah State University’s Remote Works Program

Community Vitality Field Specialist

Audience & Income

Community Member

Northern State University

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Education including: K-12 Methods, Graduate Research and Design, Psychology of Learning.

Adjunct Professor

World Classrooms

Served as the team lead for two departments and member of senior leadership team.  Managed all aspects of parent, student and teacher enrollment including registration, payment plans and customer service.  Also oversaw all aspects of planning for educational trips including accommodations & food, busing, ticketed activities and flights for 12,000-plus travelers.  Approved departmental financial transactions, managed vendor credits and monitored trip budgets. Performed personnel management and the coordination/expansion of high-quality travel experiences for students, parents and teachers.

Team Lead

Served as Executive Leader & Senior Academic Administrator responsible for achieving campus-wide objectives to elevate NSU’s international presence and increase international student success and recruitment rates. Oversaw programs and issues related to international students, inbound/outbound international programs, and student-focused initiatives. Ensured compliance with university risk management, assessment, and academic policies. Developed the direction and vision of campus internationalization at NSU. 
• Repositioned NSU to be a regional leader in international education programming and services. Achieved this through establishing campus-wide relationships, effective budget management, and strategically communicating OIP’s work/success. Examples of excellence include: 
• Developed/implemented policies and best practices for risk & crisis management, travel safety, and emergency response. 
• Advocated internally and externally for resources to support/enhance global engagement and increase international enrollment. Resulted in a better-funded, yet fiscally responsible operational budget.
• Co-founded a Diversity Coalition of campus leaders to provide expertise and support to campus 
diversity initiatives. Led to greater campus-wide awareness and respect for diversity and inclusion. 
• Recipient of NSU’s 2017-2018 Excellence in Management Award.

Director of International Programs

University of Minnesota Duluth

Provided leadership and expertise in the development and realization of a shared vision for international education. Oversaw fiscal/budget management, personnel management, and the expansion of high-quality study abroad experiences for students, faculty and staff. Guided internationalization of UMD’s curriculum development, research, and student learning. 
• Co-chair of the Internationalization Leadership Team for a national program aimed at a) identifying campus goals and student learning outcomes related to internationalization and b) developing a systematic plan for comprehensive campus internationalization. Collaborated with UMD campus faculty and staff for 2.5 years to create and implement the strategic plan.
• Co-created UMD’s 2017 strategic plan as a member of UMD’s Strategic Plan Steering Committee. 
Collaboratively crafted benchmarks and action items to progress campus towards strategic plan goals.
• Led the development of a comprehensive assessment plan to measure UMD’s student learning 
outcomes for domestic study abroad participants and international exchange students.
• Chaired the Faculty Advisory Council, a committee that empowered faculty from across campus to create buy-in within their departments for strategic plan efforts. 
• Applied a Business Process Analysis approach to restructure IPS’s workloads to be more efficient. These efficiencies allowed IPS to better monitor our revenues/expenses and remain financially stable. 
• Awarded UMD’s Outstanding Staff Award for outstanding service to students.

Director of International Programs and Services

Performed study abroad curriculum integration activities including course equivalency database management, workshops and presentations. Coordinated short-term study abroad programs, including program development, promotion, recruitment, advising, and pre-departure orientation programming

Curriculum Integration Coordinator

Recruited and advised domestic and International Business degree program students.  Managed study abroad program.  Oversaw international student admissions processing and immigration advising. 	International conference coordination including promotion, registration, scheduling, travel planning, and fundraising

Academic Coordinator, Center of Excellence in International Business

Career Transition Coach | I help you find your best career fit

Are you an educator looking to make a successful transition into the dynamic world of corporate careers? Let me guide you through this transformative journey.

I'm Leigh Neys, a seasoned career coach and resume expert specializing in helping professionals from the education sector pivot seamlessly into corporate environments. With a proven track record of empowering individuals to unlock their full potential, I offer a range of services including personalized coaching, targeted courses, and impactful resume services tailored to your unique career goals.

What sets me apart is my deep understanding of the challenges faced by educators entering the corporate realm. I leverage years of experience in both sectors to provide practical strategies and insights that drive tangible results. Whether you're seeking to enhance your leadership skills, navigate industry transitions, or craft a compelling resume that showcases your transferable strengths, I am here to support you every step of the way.

My approach is highly personalized, combining expert guidance with actionable techniques to accelerate your career growth. Together, we will identify your strengths, clarify your objectives, and develop a roadmap for success in the competitive corporate landscape.

Let's collaborate to turn your aspirations into achievements. Reach out today to start your journey towards a fulfilling and rewarding corporate career.

Career Coach

I'm an award-winning higher education leader dedicated to transforming the next generation of academic leadership.  With 15+ years of experience, I specialize in leadership and career development. I help professionals grow as leaders and get careers that are meaningful, purpose-driven and pay well. I help identify your career niche, recommend targeted learning and networking opportunities and create career branding materials.   

My professional experience spans the public and private sectors. I practice transformational leadership and inspire others to become leaders themselves. Bringing a high level of rigor, creativity, and strategic focus to anything I oversee is of key importance to me. 

Let me help you to build a customized career materials package and leadership development plan that makes you stand out from the crowd and land your dream job.  Explore my resources, and feel free to get in touch with any questions!

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