John McConnell (MA, Applied Behavioral Science & Master Somatic Coach) is co-founder of “the Center” where we guide our clients on the path to knowing and embodying their True Nature and full impact. Our coaching and leadership programs blend adventure, inquiry, culture, and immersion in nature, from our retreat-like facility at Pegasus Ranch on Whidbey Island (near Seattle, WA) and via video conference. Our work integrates traditional “talk coaching” with highly engaging learning experiences which can look like walking and talking in the forest, meditating under a giant Cedar tree, experiencing a Coaching with Horses session, climbing at rock climbing gym, or receiving somatic bodywork. John has honed his craft through a lifelong study and practice of leadership and experiential learning, including academic teaching, Himalayan climbing expeditions, facilitating in corporate and social-profit boardrooms, and guiding expedition-based Leadership Journeys. John’s clients include motivated individuals and leaders from Boeing, Microsoft, Group Health, the Gates Foundation, JLL, and Cold Summit Development, among others. John has served as adjunct faculty for Seattle University MBA and the Leadership Institute of Seattle MA programs.