What happens when military discipline meets empathetic leadership? Juan Alvarado's extraordinary journey from military sergeant to leadership coach reveals powerful insights for anyone developing talent.
After nearly a decade in military service followed by law enforcement, Juan faced a profound realization: "You go 10 to 12 years not knowing if you're going to come home, at the end of the day gets old pretty fast." This pivotal moment led him to youth development, where he revolutionized training approaches before launching his own leadership coaching practice.
Juan brings a refreshingly practical perspective to leadership development. Having faced life-threatening situations, he approaches difficult conversations with a unique clarity. His approach balances toughness with remarkable empathy through his HAT framework: How do you Handle what you hear? How do you give Attention with the right attitude? How do you Transform the temperature?
Whether you're developing talent professionally or simply trying to help others grow, Juan's frameworks provide actionable tools for meaningful transformation.
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Meet the Host
Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay has delivered transformational workshops to accelerate high-performance teams and cultures in more than 30 countries across four continents. For inquiries, contact [email protected] or connect below!
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