Empowering Leadership in Personal and Career Excellence
Coach Jo - bio
Find your purpose
As a coach for over 25 years, I’ve ignited fires in powerhouse people around the world. My clients range from high-level executives at investment companies to politicians and the Hollywood movie industry. With expertise in coaching C-level professionals, building entrepreneurial companies, developing careers, and aiding in transitions, I can provide the tools, plan, accountability, and support that will lead to massive change.
I have lead executive coaching programs at New York institutions, including The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, The Learning Annex, SoHo House, and Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas, as well as internationally at the Stockholm School of Economics.
25 years experience
Prior to starting my company, I was Senior Vice President at a New York-based coaching firm. As part of my job, I taught at MIT, Stanford Business School, AOL, Sony, and Conde Nast. I was the writer of a weekly column focused on the global analysis of world trends for Modern Economy magazine.
Featured clients in NYC include Blackstone and The Port Authority, and in San Antonio, Texas, The Media Justice League, Turner Holdings, San Antonio Sports, and VentureLab.
Empowering Leadership in Personal and Career Excellence
Coach Jo - bio
Igniting your purpose
As a coach for over 25 years, I’ve ignited fires in powerhouse people around the world. My clients range from high-level executives at investment companies to politicians and the Hollywood movie industry. With expertise in coaching C-level professionals, building entrepreneurial companies, developing careers, and aiding in transitions, I can provide the tools, plan, accountability, and support that will lead to massive change.
I have lead executive coaching programs at New York institutions, including The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, The Learning Annex, SoHo House, and Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas, as well as internationally at the Stockholm School of Economics.
25 years experience
Prior to starting my company, I was Senior Vice President at a New York-based coaching firm. As part of my job, I taught at MIT, Stanford Business School, AOL, Sony, and Conde Nast. I was the writer of a weekly column focused on the global analysis of world trends for Modern Economy magazine.
Featured clients in NYC include Blackstone and The Port Authority, and in San Antonio, Texas, The Media Justice League, Turner Holdings, San Antonio Sports, and VentureLab.
“My coach is spectacular. She practices what she preaches and
believes wholeheartedly in what she teaches.
She had follow-through and really believes in her clients and what
they are creating. It has been a brilliant partnership working with
her on not only my career, but my life!”
– Lora Krulak
“My coach is spectacular. She practices what she preaches and
believes wholeheartedly in what she teaches.
She had follow-through and really believes in her clients and what they are creating. It has been a brilliant partnership working with her on not only my career, but my life!”
– Lora Krulak
You are a leader
And as an accomplished, savvy, confident executive or entrepreneur, you’re not interested in the status quo. (And rightfully so!). Your strong-willed, successful attitude makes you sought after in your career and life. It also leaves you without the time to define and implement the balance you’ve been seeking.
Perhaps someone has suggested a coach or mentor, but you want to make sure you are going to get real results.
You want a more profound mind, body, and spirit connection. Still, you also want the brass tax and actionable growth you can feel. I can help.
Ignite your purpose
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A note from Coach Jo
Here’s the truth… There isn’t a world leader that doesn’t have an advisor. The most successful people know that experienced mentors ignite your purpose with focus and intention, and provide a plan to achieve your goals faster than going it alone.
Whether it’s career transition, more effective communication, leadership development, or even that thing you can’t fully articulate (just yet). Together we will clearly define the scope of your vision, create a roadmap that activates your mission, and confidently execute the steps to support your purpose. It’s not just about shifting your mindset or reprogramming your thoughts. It’s about combining inspiration with a strategy for real results.
Our partnership will help eliminate the stressors, negativity, and trigger points that keep you stuck and will create a customized plan to reach your dreams and goals.
You don’t have to go sit on a mountaintop to find your purpose. You don’t have to leave your current job tomorrow to start creating change.
I have your back every step of the way.
Let’s make great things happen in your life!
A note from jo
Here’s the truth… There isn’t a world leader that doesn’t have an advisor. The most successful people know that experienced mentors ignite your purpose with focus and intention, and provide a plan to achieve your goals faster than going it alone.
Whether it’s career transition, more effective communication, leadership development, or even that thing you can’t fully articulate (just yet). Together we will clearly define the scope of your vision, create a roadmap that activates your mission, and confidently execute the steps to support your purpose. It’s not just about shifting your mindset or reprogramming your thoughts. It’s about combining inspiration with a strategy for real results.
Our partnership will help eliminate the stressors, negativity, and trigger points that keep you stuck and will create a customized plan to reach your dreams and goals.
You don’t have to go sit on a mountaintop to find your purpose. You don’t have to leave your current job tomorrow to start creating change.
I have your back every step of the way.
Let’s make great things happen in your life!
About coach jo
What people are saying

“Deciding to have a coach is always a tough decision, after all we all think we have it nailed and given time it will all come together, right? Maybe so, but this definitely speeds up the process. Since starting work with my coach and The Handel Group, I have taken my business from $500,000 P/A in revenue to over $3,000,000 and climbing. Was it worth it? You bet.”
James Mansfield

“Johanna is incredible and helps me design my life beyond what I think I can dream. She’s tough in the best way possible. You are choosing to spend your money wisely if you are looking to focus on your life and well-being. She will guide you and encourage you … and kick your butt when you need it.”
Jennifer De Christoforo

“I have been working with Jo for three years and cannot recommend her highly enough. She has consistently inspired and challenged me to play bigger, and the results have been staggering. There is no way I would be where I am in my professional or personal life without Jo’s coaching.”
Erika Shannon-Hathaway
“I was introduced to my coach by a friend of mine, but knew little about life coaching, other than that my friend was getting tremendous results, especially around business development and personal wealth. I knew I needed to work on my relationships (husband, family) etc. but just didn’t have the road map. The HG Coaching Methodology has taken me in so many unfamiliar, adventurous, exciting places physically, spiritually and emotionally.”
Dara Holzman
“Despite my early skepticism, working with my coach has yielded incredible results for me. I thought I was doing well and just needed to tweak a few things, but my lifestyle, health, relationships, finances, and overall happiness have all taken a significant leap to levels I did not believe I could achieve. There is no magic pill to make all challenges in life disappear but I would recommend my coach wholeheartedly to anyone seeking advice and guidance on how to go about winning in any area of their life. Her coaching methodology is on the cutting edge of human development. She gets results and she walks the talk.”
Ziad Sawalha
“I’ve always battled with my career. I felt like I had no purpose and I never liked what I was doing. My jobs always ended in me either being let go from downsizing or I would get fired. My coach taught me that it’s not “what I do” for a living that matters it’s how I am about what I am doing that does. My coach is teaching me how to break my old habits and how important it is to challenge my doubts and fears. I realize that I truly create my world by what I think. I now have practices in place that stop me from going down a path of negativity and self-doubt. As I keep up the practices, they get better and better and so does my life.”
Beth Armstrong
“My coach is spectacular. She practices what she preaches and believes wholeheartedly in what she teaches. She has follow-through and really believes in her clients and what they are creating. It has been a brilliant partnership working with her on not only my career, but my life!”