John Alexander

John helps people discover, develop, and improve skills to inspire confidence, build trust, and positively impact the world around them.

After a 20+ year career leading organizations through start-up, turnaround, and growth (which involved a lot of coaching!), I focused full-time on helping people lead from wherever they are, whether or not they are officially in charge.

My coaching style combines neuroscience, organizational development, anthropology, and a lot of lived experience to help people advance their careers, lead during change, and build thriving team cultures.

Before getting into the organizational culture and leadership world, I was a theatre and event producer, including having a hand in several Broadway and off-Broadway productions and the development of several world premiere musicals. I also helped produce the half-time show for Super Bowl XX in New Orleans and numerous significant meetings and events in the US, Europe, and South America.

I’ve designed, produced, or facilitated leadership and culture programs at American Airlines, Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute, Meijer stores, US Bank Community Development Corporation, Flexera Software, Promax/BDA, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (St. Louis/Clayton), San Diego Youth Symphony and numerous start-up, small and mid-sized organizations.

Education and Training: BA, Political Science (UC San Diego); MA, Theatre Management and Production (Columbia University); ACC (International Coaching Federation), Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential (SHRM), Certificate in Foundations of Neuroleadership and Brain-Based Coaching Certificate (NLI).