In this episode, Shari interviews John “The Purple Coach” Mitchell. They discuss John’s career path from Lawyer to Executive Coach, who benefits from an Executive Coach, what types of clients he works with, professional tips – and much more!

John Mitchell is a leader who helps other leaders develop and maximize their potential. His clients are people who seek to change the world. They lead and manage organizations large and small throughout our society. John specializes in working with leaders to accelerate the pace of their personal and professional development. His methods are focused on enhancing each client’s unique strengths so they can be the most effective leaders possible. Working primarily through executive coaching, consulting, and highly interactive learning and development programs, John seeks to support leaders who are committed to making a difference in their own lives and in the lives of the people who have chosen them to lead.

Helping leaders transition to new leadership positions is one area of John’s expertise. He also has extensive experience assisting women and people of color successfully apply their talents in new roles and new environments. Mr. Mitchell’s unique background brings personal experience to these transitions and his educational experiences ground those firsthand experiences with sound theory and applied research.

John’s 20 plus years of business experience ranges from working as a professional in a social service agency, to practicing law in a large international law firm, to leading a large urban affiliate of an internationally known not-for-profit housing development organization, to starting a successful company that helps leaders develop and hone their own unique leadership style. He also has extensive leadership experience serving on various not-for-profit boards of directors, and in civic and professional organizations.

John’s 20 plus years of business experience ranges from working as a professional in a social service agency, to practicing law in a large international law firm, to leading a large urban affiliate of an internationally known not-for-profit housing development organization, to starting a successful company that helps leaders develop and hone their own unique leadership style. He also has extensive leadership experience serving on various not-for-profit boards of directors, and in civic and professional organizations.

When he is not working with clients, John often runs or cycles along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront. He is also likely to be found with his wife at one of the city’s many restaurants, cultural institutions or music festivals. An annual pilgrimage to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, visits with friends around the country, and bicycle trips anywhere the terrain is more varied than Chicago’s keep John on the move. So, if you get his voicemail leave a message. More likely than not he is out someplace having fun. But do not worry – he will return your call!

Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepurplecoach/

Email John: purplecoach@kmadvisors.com

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