The Rock Wall I Didn’t Climb
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with
Executive Coaching & Performance Consulting
Achieve Excellence
Inspiring leaders to journey from underperforming to uncommon in business and life
As an executive coach and performance consultant, my system is centered around equipping purpose-driven, results-oriented leaders with the tools they need to clarify their priorities, expand their influence, and intentionally grow.
- Unlock your full potential as a leader.
- Elevate your team’s performance.
- Build a thriving organization.
I’m here to help you achieve. your goals.
How my past prepared me to make a difference today
Early in my career, I struggled with both a lack of confidence and imposter syndrome. Every day as an executive was a challenge, and I often found myself unsure of what to do next. These struggles took a toll on me, causing me to lose sleep and feel like I wasn’t living up to my expectations as a husband, father, friend, and as a leader. I don’t want you to experience the same underperformance.
Having worked with countless leaders from companies of all sizes, I’ve developed a proven plan to help you transform from underperforming to uncommon. With intention and commitment, you can double the positive impact in your life while halving the negative.
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Performance Gap
The challenge you're facing is dilution, which results in a lack of focus and ultimately leads to underperformance. Even the most capable leaders can find it challenging to execute their strategies successfully. They often struggle to turn down seemingly promising ideas, causing them to miss out on the truly critical ones.
As the saying goes, "You can do anything you want, but you can't do everything you want."
Do you find yourself constantly caught up in the urgent task of fighting fires, which leaves you drained and exhausted?
Is your workload overwhelming, and there simply aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done that you need to do and want to do? This leaves you feeling hopeless and without direction.
Are you struggling to find clarity of purpose in your business and personal life?
Do you feel like your organization has reached its full potential and hit a ceiling?”
How I Do It
The 7D Roadmap
The 7D Roadmap is not just another program – it is a proven formula designed to help you achieve greatness in both your personal and professional life. With its intentional focus on the intersection of purpose and desire, the 7D roadmap empowers you to break free from the status quo and reach your full potential.
The 7D roadmap is a comprehensive process that includes:
Desire
Discovering your purpose, codifying your values, choosing to no longer settle for common.
Diagnostic
A personalized assessment that helps you identify areas of personal development that require the most attention.
Dashboard
Setting compelling goals that stretch you beyond your comfort zone in each of the identified areas.
Design
Identifying daily, weekly, and monthly disciplines required to achieve your breakthrough objectives.
Deploy
Holding yourself accountable and taking intentional action to execute on your plan.
Dwell
Intentionally reflecting on your progress and identifying areas for improvement.
Do it again
Embracing the journey of continuous improvement by repeating the 7D process on a regular basis.
Desire
Discovering your purpose, codifying your values, choosing to no longer settle for common.
Diagnostic
A personalized assessment that helps you identify areas of personal development that require the most attention.
Dashboard
Setting compelling goals that stretch you beyond your comfort zone in each of the identified areas.
By following this powerful roadmap, you can achieve greatness in both your personal and professional life, breaking free from the constraints that have held you back and reaching Uncommon heights of success and fulfillment.
Whether I’m working with you as an executive to elevate your leadership through personalized coaching, or leading your organization through a Lean enterprise transformation, my first step is to help you make the decision to change and understand your “why.” Who do you dream to be as a leader, spouse, parent, and friend? What are your core values as an individual and a company? I also will help you to assess your current standing in areas such as faith, finances, fitness, friendships, fun, and fruit-ure (the vocational area where you aim to make an impact).
Within just a few months, my clients develop a compelling scorecard, identify and implement the disciplines required for success, and establish an intentional practice of reflection. Purposeful reflection leads to purposeful action, resulting in ongoing personal and professional growth.
To achieve lasting transformation and cultivate a team that is full of hope, faith, and committed to growth, it’s important to simplify your approach by focusing on a few critical initiatives, owning your calendar through a disciplined daily agenda, and making lifestyle changes designed to equip you for uncommon results in business and life.
Payoff
The Greatest Story Ever Told
In just a matter of months, my clients begin to experience a remarkable transformation in all aspects of their personal development journey, including their Fruit-ure (current occupation), Fitness, Family, Faith, Friendships, and Fun – the 6 F’s. But the greatest impact of this journey is the legacy that you will leave behind. By embarking on the Greatest Story Ever Told, you will achieve seismic results that will resonate for generations to come, leaving a lasting impression on the lives of those around you.
As Maya Angelou famously said, “people may not remember what you did or said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.” By committing to personal growth and striving to make a positive difference in the world, you will be remembered as someone who made a meaningful impact on the lives of others, leaving behind a powerful and lasting legacy.
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Services I Offer
Embark on a personalized 1:1 journey that will elevate your leadership skills and help your team members do the same. With the guidance of an experienced Executive Coach, you will undergo a systematic journey that begins with identifying your desires, creating a compelling dashboard, and mastering the disciplines required to achieve what others only dream of. Through our intentional 7 D’s coaching model, you will leverage my 25 + years of real-world experience to clarify your personal vision and make a meaningful impact. This journey is designed to take your leadership to the next level and empower you to achieve uncommon impact.
In-person, live, and interactive small group workshops designed to provide both education and implementation simultaneously. My “bias for action” facilitation ensures that you and your team will learn and apply the 7 D’s methodology to make a tangible impact on your organization’s progress. The sessions are focused on equipping you with the tools you need to drive change and generate results in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Gain insight into the performance gap that exists between your organization’s current state and your desired outcomes in engagement, profitability, and growth. Through a diagnostic assessment, I will equip you with a continuous improvement methodology, drawing from the proven Lean principles of the Toyota Production System. Additionally, I will provide coaching and guidance to your leadership team, from the front line to the c-suite, instilling the necessary behaviors and mindset to lead this transformational journey within your organization.
When I first became a manager...
Of a large facility 25 years ago, I struggled to spell the word “leadership.” I quickly learned that true leadership is rooted in a heart for others and a desire to develop oneself. As I climbed the corporate ladder, however, I neglected my own well-being, leading to weight gain, high blood pressure, strained relationships, and middling organizational performance. A pivotal moment came when I received an honest and emotional performance review that left me reeling. I knew I needed help, and thus began my journey of personal growth under the guidance of a coach.
Today, there is no greater reward than seeing underperforming and unfocused leaders transform into Uncommon leaders who bring out the best in their teams. I firmly believe that the key to unlocking this Uncommon potential lies in a commitment to personal growth. Unfortunately, too many leaders fail to prioritize this crucial aspect of their lives, leaving a gap in our world for leaders who can truly inspire and develop champions. My mission is to help close that gap, one leader, one team, and one organization at a time.
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By embarking on the Greatest Story Ever Told, you will achieve seismic results that will resonate for generations to come, leaving a lasting impression on the lives of those around you.
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About John
“John Gallagher is an accomplished executive coach, performance consultant, and trusted advisor to the world’s most prestigious organizations.”
Meet John Gallagher, an accomplished executive coach, performance consultant, and trusted advisor to some of the world's most prestigious organizations. As the founder and CEO of Growing Champions Coaching & Consulting, John has worked with renowned global entities, including IBM, Mitsubishi Electric, Eaton Corporation, Harvard University, and billion-dollar healthcare systems, to help their top leaders and teams achieve exceptional results.
John specializes in driving success in the areas of people development, productivity improvement, profitability, and growth. With a proven track record of delivering tangible results for his clients, John has become a sought-after expert in his field, known for his innovative approach and unwavering commitment to helping organizations reach their full potential.
John John specializes in driving success in the areas of people development, productivity improvement, profitability, and growth. With a proven track record of delivering tangible results for his clients, John has become a sought-after expert in his field, known for his innovative approach and unwavering commitment to helping organizations reach their full potential.
