Joe McGovern Coaching
Enlightening and Empowering Conversations
What I do…
You’re awesome.
You have an incredible and unique set of skills, abilities, and knowledge that really works for you.
Mostly.
There still are things you want that those skills, abilities and knowledge haven’t been able to produce for you.
Yet.
In fact, that’s probably why you’re here.
You want something and you have a feeling that talking with someone might help you get it.
Or maybe you’re passionate about learning and growing, and you’d just like to be in conversation with someone who will help keep the fire burning, so to speak.
I’m here for both kinds of conversations - conversations for what’s possible and conversations for the pure joy of the inquiry.
Whichever space you’re in, the goal is the same: discovering and understanding the dynamics at play inside of you and your life, whether those dynamics are specific to you or shared by humans in general.
Because when we truly understand the underlying dynamics of our lives, we can use them, play with them, work with them.
When we understand physics, we can build bridges and skyscrapers; when we understand ourselves, we can build great lives filled with rich, nourishing, connective experiences.
At the end of the day, that’s what we want - to have a good life filled with rich and vibrant experiences.
And that takes a conversation.
Method…
I’ve been passionate about personal growth ever since I can remember first hearing the term. I’ve spent time in just about every discipline that promised the growth and development I was looking for - religion, therapy, self-help books and seminars, meditation, yoga, living simply... You name it; I’ve tried it. I’ve found wisdom in every discipline, and I’m grateful for everything I’ve learned in those various communities.
I’ve also found meaning in pursuing challenges. I played a year of professional soccer. I acted on the stage and on TV. I drove around the country filming my documentary The Other Side: a liberal democrat explores conservative America. I’ve run five marathons and an ultramarathon. I taught in the classroom and served as a vice principal. I led backpacking trips for troubled teens.
When it comes to coaching, I’m trained in the co-creative coaching model, and I spent about five years leading programs for a personal development company, but honestly, most of what I have to offer comes from the way I think, which is scientifically and logically. I’m as much an engineer as I am a coach. We humans are complex beings, but we still operate in a construct that obeys certain laws. I just happen to be really good at discerning those laws and helping people play within them.
Testimonials
“Asking the right questions in the right way is a fiendishly difficult task, yet Joe does exactly that, with comforting doses of wisdom and emotional intelligence. Joe has the rare ability to challenge without criticizing, to get beyond the superficial to the personal without violating any boundaries. Time spent with him coaching you leaves you asking empowering, growth-sparking questions both about and for yourself long after your sessions end.”
Afam O.
“I knew I wanted to make some changes in my life, but I wasn’t quite sure of how to make them happen. I was stuck. Joe helped me brainstorm how I might transform these desired changes into reality. I was able to find the community I needed - exactly what Joe and I talked about. All the while, Joe's words of wisdom were ringing through my head. His advice is good as gold - I hope others appreciate his wisdom as much as I do!”
Amanda J.
"It's not often you meet someone so curious about life, yet also so focused and present in each moment. Joe is one of those unique people whose feet are firmly planted down on achieving whatever goal is ahead, while having an uncanny ability to survey the horizon as well - open to whatever next challenge, adventure, opportunity, or joy awaits. Over the years, Joe has inspired me to dig deeper, dream bigger, and unlock more of life's wonders."
Brad C.
“I’d been wrestling with the idea of writing my book for over a year. After my first coaching call with Joe, I felt the weight of my book as something I “have" to do lift from my shoulders. He got in there, found the muse, and helped me reconnect to what had me wanting to write in the first place. Since then I’ve written several pieces, including the beginning of what seems to be my book. Joe has an ability to help people overcome their limitations and, in some magical way, rediscover the best of themselves. I’m grateful I get to work with him, and I know there are more breakthroughs to come with him on my team.”
Lorraine V.
