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John W. Ellis, B.A., M.Div., PCC

Leadership Consultant, Corporate Coaching Developer, Team Coaching Practitioner

Specialty Areas:  Project Management, Training, Education, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Performance-Driven Organizational Cultures, Strategic Roles


Core Competencies and Achievements

Bringing over 30 years of experience in leadership development, professional facilitation, executive coaching, and organizational change management. As an ICF certified Professional Certified Coach (PCC), he has successfully guided leaders in government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors through strategic planning, workforce development, and performance-driven initiatives.

  • Delivered executive coaching and leadership training for federal and state government agencies, including facilitating labor-management partnerships and organizational change strategies.
  • Designed and facilitated professional development courses, including Franklin Covey’s leadership and performance improvement programs, such as 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Leadership Foundations, and Project Management.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, team collaboration, and crisis intervention training for local government and city boards.
  • Tailored coaching to address difficult issues, anticipate challenges, and enhance decision-making processes for leadership teams.
  • Expert in creating and implementing accountability systems that drive organizational alignment and efficiency.
  • Skilled in designing and deploying innovative assessments to support performance improvement and leadership development.
  • Offers guidance in building support structures

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (2023)
  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC), ICF (2020)
  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) candidate, Adult Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development, The University of Georgia (Aug 2024 – Aug 2028); currently completing Master’s-level coursework with transfer into the Ed.D. program in Summer 2026. Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success.
  • Social and Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach
  • Team Coaching Practitioner, Global Team Coaching Institute (2020–2021)
  • John Maxwell Leadership Team: Speaker, Coach, Trainer (2018–Present)
  • FranklinCovey Certified Trainer (Multiple leadership & execution workshops)
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