Who We Are
We are your guide, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions, to develop high quality people and build high performing businesses.
Joe is a leadership coach and human capital consultant with over a decade of experience helping organizations thrive. He has partnered with leaders from top organizations, including Microsoft, Boeing, Navy SEALs, AT&T, Deloitte, and Google, to drive growth and enhance performance.
With a J.D. from Hofstra School of Law, coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation, and credentials as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Joe integrates strategic HR expertise with leadership development. His approach draws from proven methodologies such as Internal Family Systems, Conflict Resolution, and seminars by Tony Robbins and Landmark.
Joe has spoken on emotional intelligence and leadership in diverse forums, including Touro University and the World Coaching Institute. Through his unique blend of real-world insights and transformative strategies, he empowers leaders to achieve clarity, resilience, and meaningful impact.
Personal Story:
A Journey of Transformation: From Chaos to Purpose
Welcome. I’m Joe, and my life’s journey has been anything but conventional. If you’ve found yourself here, searching for clarity, resilience, or purpose, let me assure you—you’re not alone. My story is proof that no matter how dark life gets, transformation is always possible.
From Chaos to Miracles
Born in December 1978 in Iran, I entered a world of upheaval and uncertainty. My father, who worked for the Shah, was murdered when I was just a baby. My mother, desperate to protect us, married an American man, and we fled to Mississippi.
Life in the U.S. was far from stable. My mother buried her culture to fit in, yet the weight of loss, unprocessed trauma, and a toxic marriage left her struggling with depression. Home became a place of conflict. My stepfather was physically abusive, and my mother, overwhelmed by her own pain, often lashed out at me.
Despite the chaos, my life was marked by miracles. At eight, I drowned and had an out-of-body experience, watching as someone gave me CPR. As a teenager, I survived being shot at multiple times. Once, a tree split my car in half just seconds after I stepped away. These moments, though terrifying, felt like messages from the universe, reminding me that I was meant for something greater.
"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards." – Soren Kierkegaard
Hitting Rock Bottom
By 17, after dropping out of high school, I was homeless, couch-surfing with friends and showering on the beach. Seeking a new start, I took a Greyhound bus to Los Angeles. Instead, I found myself arrested for associating with the wrong crowd.
I spent seven months in Los Angeles County Jail, a place filled with violence and despair. Yet, miraculously, I was never harmed. Jail was my wake-up call—it forced me to face my reality and decide to change my life.
The Turning Point: Healing Through Plant Medicine
After years of survival, I began searching for ways to heal the trauma I carried. I explored many paths, but it was plant medicine that profoundly changed my life. Experiences with ayahuasca and psilocybin mushrooms helped me access parts of myself I had long buried.
These medicines uncovered suppressed memories, helping me to process painful events that had shaped my identity. They allowed me to reparent myself—to offer the love, support, and nurturing that I didn’t receive as a child. I remembered the forgotten pieces of my story and gained clarity on who I was beneath the layers of pain and defense mechanisms.
Through ceremonies with shamans in the jungles of South America, I released deep-seated anger, shame, and sadness. These experiences helped me see my struggles not as burdens, but as opportunities for growth.
"Your mistakes can also lead you to the truth."
A Framework for Leadership and Resilience
As I continued my healing journey, I realized that the adaptability I’d developed out of survival was one of my greatest strengths. I reframed it into what I now call Adaptable Leadership—a mindset and skillset that helps individuals navigate life’s uncertainties while staying grounded in who they are.
This framework is at the heart of my work today, guiding leaders, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven individuals to overcome their challenges, build resilience, and create lives of impact and meaning.
How I Can Help You
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, I understand. I’ve walked that road. My life has been a masterclass in resilience, and I’ve developed tools and frameworks to help others rise above their challenges.
I specialize in helping individuals and leaders:
Reframe challenges as opportunities for growth.
Build resilience and emotional intelligence.
Navigate uncertainty without losing their sense of self.
Harness adaptability as a superpower to create meaningful impact.
My intention is to continue raising my consciousness, deepening my relationship with the Creator of the Universe, and making a positive impact on humanity. I’m still on this journey of growth, and I’m honored to guide others as they walk their own paths.
"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate." – Carl Jung
Transformation is possible. I’m living proof. Let’s take this journey together.