About
John Rex
An Executive Coach with Firsthand Senior Leadership Experience
I understand the intensity of leading complex businesses because I’ve literally done it myself.
As the former CFO of Microsoft North America, I bring real-world perspective to the ever-increasing demands of my clients’ leadership challenges.
As an executive coach, I combine sharp insight and impactful methods with a mindset of compassion, curiosity, and courage.
And as a husband and father of four, I know what it means to juggle a leadership career with devotion to the people who matter most - all while finding joy in the journey.
Executives hire me when they’re scaling the corporate ladder and feeling the pressure. I help leaders succeed by cultivating emotional intelligence, unconditional responsibility, and a growth mindset. I'm passionate about coaching executives to accelerate their success by finding their own personal center of mindful curiosity.
Having worked worldwide and lived in Latin America for 12 years, I hold a strong personal stake in diversity and inclusivity — and I work continually to expand my understanding of people, places, and cultures around the world.
Family, spirituality, and community are central to my way of living. When I'm not working one-on-one with senior executives, I enjoy cycling, skiing, and planning the next adventure with family and friends.
“John’s deep and varied experience give him the ‘street cred’ to meet senior people where they are, and the skilled insights to help them get to the next level of performance.”
REBECCA HOLLINGSWORTH
VP Finance North America Retail
Amazon
Credentials
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International MBA, Thunderbird School of Global Management
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Certified Practitioner, The Leadership Circle
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Certified Practitioner, Hogan Assessment Systems
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Certified Practitioner & Trainer, Everything DiSC
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Authorized Partner, The Five Behaviors of Cohesive Teams
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Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation
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Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Co-Active Training Institute
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Certified Professional Facilitator, International Association of Facilitators
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Certified Facilitator, Conscious Business
Keynote Speaking
John Rex doesn’t only inspire audiences to succeed – he awakens them to a deeper understanding that empowers them to excel.
With over 20 years of executive-level experience, John brings striking insight to the complex challenges of leadership because he’s faced and overcome them himself.
Partnerships
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Leadership Faculty, Stagen Leadership Academy
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Leadership Contributor, Forbes.com
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Executive Coach and Strategic Partner, The Trium Group
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Executive Coach and Consultant, Axialent
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Executive Coach, Mobius Executive Leadership
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Volunteer Mentor, Menttium Corporation
“John's experience as a business executive in large companies provides a huge benefit to the coaching experience.
John's CFO experience coupled with his passion for leadership development provides meaningful connections between leadership, relationships, and business results. This business credibility helps build trust quickly and helps executives grow and develop during the coaching process.”
SAM GUESS
SVP, Human Resources Global Sales
Dell
Selected Clients
