BIO
Josh Simon, MBA, PhD, ACC
As a long-time practitioner (40+ years) of personal development, martial arts, and various setbacks and courses taught via academic institutions and the School of Hard Knocks, Josh found himself as the owner of a successful small business and overall good Life. What quickly became apparent after settling into the hard-earned calm quiet cadence was the need to give back.
In today's divided world there are too many choices. There are too many things to know, and too many variables to track. It is nearly impossible to affect the ongoing machine, for good or ill. With this in mind, Josh decided to get right with the world one person at a time, to take on the obligation of giving to others and showing his gratitude for Life by helping them achieve their dreams too. For some, the dream is fame and fortune. For others, it is a quiet mind.
The people who find themselves at a crossroads in Life, unsure of their direction, are Josh's kindred spirits. They are his People. Josh lives at the Crossroads and waits there for you to tell him your doubts about where you should go.
Coaching Credentials
August 2021
International Coaching Federation
Fall 2020
Rutgers University
October 2015
TakeFlight Learning
Additional
Miscellaneous
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential-holders are trained (60+ hours) and experienced (100+ hours) coaches. They have demonstrated knowledge and emerging proficiency in the application of the ICF Core Competencies, Code of Ethics, and definition of coaching. Earners show a commitment to high ethical standards and have demonstrated, through rigorous assessment, professional competence in their work with clients. The ACC must be renewed every three years.
Rutgers Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance (LCOP) Certificate
This intensive program through Rutgers University is accredited by the International Coaching Federation. Students are taught coactive methods of coaching and leadership development through practical applications and supervised coaching sessions.
Certified DISC Trainer
The Taking Flight with DISC training program is a refreshing, reimagined approach to traditional personality styles workshops. The program is built around four key concepts: self- awareness, social awareness, flexibility and culture. While the most self-aware people are the most successful people, those who can read others and adapt to meet their needs are even more so.
Board Member - Shinbikai Martial Arts
2002 - Present
Founder/Martial Arts Instructor - Integral Way Martial Arts
1998 - 2015
Instructor/Sensei - Kodo School of Karate
1995 - 2010