"Coaching empowers clients to reframe who they are,
envision their path forward, and turn ideas into action."
Our team spent several years researching hurdles that service members face when they leave active duty and transition to their first civilian jobs. We learned that impactful life transitions often require significant changes to one's perception of self-worth. Changing one's perspective, moving from one life phase to another, and possibly integrating with a new community requires time and effort.
Those challenges are not limited to people leaving active duty—they apply to people facing a life-changing diagnosis, preparing to launch from their family home, or finding a new career that provides meaning. We combine our wealth of knowledge researching challenging life transitions with coaching to help clients prepare for their next phase in life.
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John has over 20 years of experience in helping people to navigate difficult life transitions. He is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) of Maryland and holds Juris Doctor, and Doctor of Business Administration degrees in addition to a Foundations of Coaching certificate from Case Western Reserve University. He will receive his Life and Engagement Coach certificate from Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) in June 2025 after completing a 15 credit ICF-certified program.
Before becoming a full-time professor at AACC, John served in the National Guard for 12 years and retired as a Colonel after serving an additional 20 years on active duty. He received the Bronze Star during his service in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. John enjoys coaching AACC students and is a grant reviewer for the Entrepreneurial Studies Ratcliffe Scholarship Grant. He is an active Rotarian in the Annapolis Rotary Club and "skippers" sailboats with Sail Beyond Cancer-Annapolis. He has served on the Annapolis Film Festival Board and Anne Arundel Veterans Affairs Commission and is a lifetime member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Military Officer's Association of America.
Kimberlie England is using her 20+ years of Human Capital consulting experience to drive strategic change initiatives within varying industries, cultures, and structures – as well as working with individuals who want to achieve their personal visions. She specializes in leadership coaching, strategic planning, and communication. Her mindful approach to change leads to sustainability. She has successfully led clients into new leadership roles, supported individuals in making career changes, and worked with veterans transitioning into civilian life.
Kimberlie received her Executive Coaching certificate from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and holds her Board Certified Coach (BCC) certification. She also holds multiple HR certifications including her Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), and Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). She received her MBA from the University of Findlay and her BBA from the University of Toledo.
Kimberlie volunteers extensively in her community, including serving for over 10 years as the Chair of the Human Resources Committee for the Board of Directors of The Ability Center of Greater Toledo. She is currently an active member of the Rotary Club of Annapolis and the Naval Academy Garden Club.
Adjusting to life changes can be extremely stressful for the individual and his or her family. While our coaching process and the books are designed to support clients through life transitions, it is not a replacement for professional support. Therapists are trained mental health professionals with the goal of treating mental illness. If you are struggling with a mental health condition, it may be helpful to speak to a therapist to become better able to adjust to the uncontrollable aspects of the transition.
Note to Transitioning Service Members: The Department of Defense does an amazing job in making it easy to connect veterans with mental health professionals. A call to Military One Source will allow service members to talk to a real person whose job it is to connect individuals and families with mental health assistance. The number for Military OneSource is 800-342-9647.
If you have questions, or want to discuss coaching, we'll be happy to engage in a dialogue about how we can help you.
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