United States Leadership Training Expert
Born and raised in eastern Queens on the outskirts of New York City, John now resides in New York's Hudson Valley. In his previous corporate management career of over 21 years, John led large Finance and Operations organizations for several global investment banks with roles based in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.
John's official passion for leadership development was first ignited back in 2014 while planning and delivering a customized Coaching & Mentoring program for an NGO based in South Africa. He has since helped to develop leaders around the world from Poland to the Maldives to his hometown of New York.
John holds an M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Fairfield University. Through work, study and leisure, John has had the good fortune to visit all 7 continents and over 70 countries. He still enjoys world travel and scuba diving . . . but, most of all, John enjoys developing tomorrow’s business and industry leaders, and helping them to maximize their true potential.
John is Crestcom’s state-wide Area Representative for New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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Understand Generational Differences to Build Connected Teams
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Building Better Teams: Strategies for More Effective Collaboration
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Mentorship vs. Coaching: Which One Drives Better Results?
In personal and professional development, both mentorship and coaching stand out for helping individuals reach their potential. Both approaches are powerful but serve different purposes and require distinct skill sets. For managers who want to be a better coach or an...
Top Leadership Goals for the New Year
As a new year begins, it's the perfect time for leaders to set meaningful goals that encourage growth for themselves and their teams. Outstanding leadership isn’t just about guiding others; it’s also about self-improvement and being intentional with your vision. Here...
How to Create More Meaningful Relationships with Topaz Adizes
On this episode of The Leadership Habit Podcast, host Jenn DeWall sat down with Emmy-award-winning writer, director, and experience design architect Topaz Adizes to discuss cultivating deeper human connection—both in and out of the workplace. Their engaging...
The Art of Presence in a Reactive World with Anders Indset
In the latest episode of The Leadership Habit podcast, host Jenn DeWall talks with Anders Indset, a renowned philosopher, author, and deep tech investor, to explore the art of presence in a reactive world. Hailed as one of the top thinkers in technology and...
"Crestcom is the best leadership training program out there. As CEO of my company I wanted to give my leadership team a focused training program that would help them grow as individuals in their career path and align them to our company goals with clear vision on how to do..." Read More
-Bobbie Lloyd , CEO
Magnolia Bakery, New York City
"Training with Crestcom changed the way I communicate, cooperate and work on both my own as well as my team’s deliverables. What I appreciated most, in addition to valuable content, was the structure of the training program, i.e., engaging workshops, action plans and results required from participants that subsequently changed..." Read More
-Joanna Rusin , Vice President
UBS, Zurich
"We first partnered with Crestcom in the summer of 2022. Our manufacturing group was searching for a developmental platform for high-potential mid-level managers. Crestcom's 12-month manager training provides 2 leadership topics per month, in 2-hour segments, that our managers can focus on developing. The program is akin to a mini-MBA..." Read More
-Andy Renkey , President
V-Process Foundry Group, Harmony, PA / Arcade, NY
