Even the most successful, experienced, and level-headed people can’t be fully objective about their own professional and personal growth opportunities.
I swim broadly and deeply in two adjacent lanes, coaching and writing; gently differentiated on the surface, yet symbionts of the same human being (spoiler alert: me) enabling other humans (and, often, their organizations) in simple, pragmatic ways to recognize and question beliefs and patterns limiting their potential.
Each time I ask a coaching client a provocative, open-ended question or provide some direct feedback; each time I write an article, blog, piece of learning content, or chapter of a book, I’m nudging people toward discovering fresh insights, clarity, and their most relevant action steps, in alignment with their values and goals.
Coaching experience snapshot:
• 21 years working with global clients at every level of leadership and individual contributor roles across nearly 30 industries.
• Deep experience in executive/leadership coaching and assessments, including 360° feedback, Hogan, DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Five Factor Model, and MBTI.
Writing experience snapshot:
• 35 years of professional content, spanning articles, blogs, curriculum, job aids, marketing copy, newsletters, podcasts, presentations, video scripts, and websites.
• Three books published, two more in the works including the non-fiction Existential Nuances collection of essays and a literary fiction novel, Things We Are Unwilling to Feel.
• Ongoing essays at my Substack publication, Existential Nuances™, featuring stories and reflections on growth, loss, and making your own meaning.
How to hire me:
I contract directly with clients as well as partner with organizations who need 1099 coaches or freelance writers. Complete the form on my Contact page, email me at john@johnmdemarco.com, message me on LinkedIn, or reach out to me on Substack (https://substack.com/@johnmdemarco) to learn more.
My current coaching partnerships include:
• Velocity Advisory Group
• Profusion Strategies
• University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business
• Oregon State University College of Business
• Hello Coach