Mentoring
May Wu
Deputy Principal, HD Shanghai Bilingual School
Joseph has been an incredible mentor to me since I graduated from Harvard Kennedy School. He has always pointed out key questions and the answers to these questions then become the vital guidance to not just my career, but also to my life. His coaching is invaluable as I find my way to contribute to Chinese education reform.
Romanita Hairston
CEO, Murdock Charitable Trust
I can’t imagine my life and my career without Joseph in it! At every step of my personal journey he has provided me with the wisdom, confidence and vision I needed to move past my self-imposed constraints to find the best version of myself in a very complex world.
Joe Poling
President, Think Commercial Services
Joseph’s counsel has challenged me to look deeply at my work so as to identify better, smarter ways of serving my clients and growing my career.
Ashley Williams
Ed-Tech Entrepreneur
Joseph's guidance has been critical in helping me expand my business acumen in the EdTech startup space. His coaching inspires me to be a more confident, thoughtful, and strategic changemaker.
James Oliver
Graduate Student, Harvard Kennedy School
Joseph is the growth hormone that every tall poppy syndrome Australian needs. His frank and fearless approach is helping me get over myself, get comfortable with doing something big, get past being liked by everyone and go after what I really care about. Forever grateful.
Dr. Dawn Eidelman
Executive Director. ACEP
I can attest that Joseph's superpowers are life-changing! Joseph's brilliance, ingenuity, and generosity of spirit exceed my expectations every time I ask his advice on a new venture. I invariably derive great value from his guidance, entrepreneurship, leadership, and understanding of emerging trends in K-12 and in online learning.
Michelle Curry
Leadership Coach and Former School Superintendent
Joseph has mentored me for years focusing on becoming “vulnerable together” and showing up with compassion and hope while coaching educational leaders across the nation
Patrick Weems
Executive Director, Emmett Till Interpretive Center
Through Joseph's advice and support, I was able to gain the confidence and strategy needed to guide my organization as a national site for racial healing and civil rights education. He has been an invaluable resource to me personally and professionally.
Dr. Cynthia Overton
Director of Tech Workplace Initiatives, Kapor Center
Everyone needs a Joseph in their life! Joseph has mentored me for over ten years and during that time he has consistently challenged me to think bigger, to aspire bigger and be bigger, both as a person and as a professional. As a result, I’m a more strategic, confident, and impactful leader.
Dr. Dave Tell
Professor, University of Kansas
Joseph tremendously helped me to reframe how I think about my life’s purpose, my contribution, and my place in the world. I used to “think small” about my life’s role, but Joseph got me to envision a bigger world for me to expand my footprint and grow my impact.”
Debbie Hollick
Director, Teacher Development Partnership
There is no doubt about it: Joseph in the Yoda to my Luke!!! haven’t always wanted to hear his clear words of advice, but he has said them nevertheless, which has made me a stronger leader, a better partner to my husband, and a more caring mother to my kids.
Dr. Deb DeBissichop
Head of School, The Master’s School
Joseph’s mentorship is life-giving. His warmth, encouragement, and sharp wit sustain, revive, and delight. His keen insights challenge, inspire, and equip. Joseph’s mentorship incites confidence and compels courageous action.