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For over 25 years I have been practicing the art and skill of coaching. This has ranged from executive level coaching in some of the largest Fortune 500 companies to relationship coaching with couples facing serious challenges or just wanting to take their relationships out of a default existence into a designed experience. From that work and living a very big life, I find I have a lot of stories to tell that many find helpful. To that end, I have created this website primarily to house that writing and make it accessible. If any of what you experience in this writing makes you curious about working together, feel free to reach out and we can explore if that makes sense.
As a professional coach, my favorite questions is “what do you want?”. At first, some have a very difficult time answering that question. When they do make an attempt, the response is often superficial and vague. “I want to feel better.” “I want to advance in my career.” “I want my relationships to be more fulfilling.” There is nothing wrong with these responses. It’s just that they aren’t specific enough to begin the process of designing a solution. Moving from a default way of living life (taking it as it comes) to a designed way of living (being at cause for how your life occurs), requires that you first get very clear on what it is you truly want. That’s where the journey begins.
For many years I have been practicing living life by design. I became allergic to going through life in a default manner, just taking it as it came and going with it. I found that the more specific I became in clearly articulating what I wanted, I could then identify the underlying mindset and behaviors that were in the way. This allowed me to make shifts where the shifts matter, as opposed to trying to accomplish goals through technical changes. As I became more practiced at living by design, I became more skilled at helping my clients do the same.
Default or design. The choice is yours. The journey is rich with learning. The result is a life you love.
About John
John Wittry is a leader in the management consulting field producing measurable results in Fortune 500 companies around the globe over the last 18 years. He is a master facilitator and executive leadership development coach who prides himself on bringing out the best in his clients. He works with executives and teams committed to making significant shifts in overall performance and individuals focused on attaining their full potential professionally and personally.
As a coach and master facilitator, Wittry has worked with senior level executives and their teams in some of the most recognizable, global corporations as well as private individuals and small businesses. John’s client list includes well-known brands such as Caterpillar, Campbell’s Soup, and Medline Industries. His experience resides in a broad spectrum of divisions including Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality/Regulatory, Sales, Product Management, Information Technology and Finance. He has served as both coach and facilitator with the C-Suite of numerous organizations.
As a master facilitator, John is highly experienced at serving as a neutral party to create and manage the structure and process to achieve a meetings objective. He has a keen understanding of individual behavior and group dynamics. With years of experience behind him, he has a strong comfort level working with senior executives and his style is bold, participatory and engaging.
As an Executive Leadership Development Coach, Wittry has a gift for uncovering the heart of a matter. He leads his clients through a discovery process to identify what they want, what’s in the way of their having it and creating clear action steps towards attainment. With him, it isn’t just about the outcome or the goal but what learning is obtained along the path to that outcome and how to leverage it in every area of life. Wittry is often heard to say, “learning is everything”.
John is committed to re-invention. When faced with an ever-changing landscape, individuals, teams and organizations must continually reinvent themselves to remain relevant, engaged and experience the possibility of ever greater results. Wittry starts with himself. Having reinvented his career multiple times along with his leadership style/ability, reinventing his skill set to meet the needs of his clients, and reinventing his relationship with his wife to attain 33 years of marriage and strong relationships his adult children, he practices what he teaches.
Wittry is the Co-Founder of HPT Consulting Group. A native of Colorado, he has a passion for cycling and golf.
Relationship Coaching Team
Individual coaching is always done by John. Relationship coaching includes both John & Donna.
How does it work?
BRING JOHN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE
Before you hire a coach, you need to know if they are a fit. Start by naming your biggest challenge and set up a time to talk to John.
EXPERIENCE JOHN AS A COACH
Use your complimentary 90 minute coaching session to work through your challenge. Experience John as a coach and see if it’s a valuable use of your time.
EXPLORE WHAT’S NEXT
Three options:
Option 1. “Thanks John, that is all I needed. Good Bye.”
Option 2: What does more of this look like?
Option 3: No, thank you.
What our Clients Say
“I began working with John in 2016 when it became apparent that I needed a clearer vision for my company and alignment with my team. I had been “going through the motions” of running a company but wanted to take my business to the next level. His experience with high performing teams at some of the largest companies in the world as well as his gentle but direct approach are the main reasons I chose to partner with him. Together, we developed a plan of accountability and met frequently to review it with the team. Today, I live a much more intentional life and my business is twice the size it was before I met John.”
“For years I knew it was time to do something different with my life, but I was stuck in being comfortable. I was about to embark on a month-long sabbatical with hopes of figuring things out in my career, in addition to getting a sneek peak at a new empty nester life with my spouse. I had no plan. Then I met John. His thought provoking questions, stimulating exercises, and compassionate heart helped guide me to both reinvent my work life, and absolutely transform my married life. Not only did he help me see a vision of what I knew I wanted, he also helped me design my perfect job. In addition, Marla and I have enjoyed the best years of our life together by implementing many of the strategies John and Donna helped us explore. I can honestly say I am more fulfilled in my career and marriage than I ever have been.ok.”