Hi, I'm Jon Pinney.
Learn more about my background
and credentials below.
Hi, I'm Jon Pinney.
Learn more about my background
and credentials below.
Who am I?
I have played many roles in my life:
Life & Career Coach Entrepreneur
(current)
Ecommerce Positivity Entrepreneur
(current)
Enterprise Retail Solutions Engineer & Director
(6 years)
Martech Startup Product Manager & Solutions Architect
(3 years)
Discovery Channel
Production Assistant
(1 year)
SEO / SEM Consultant & Entrepreneur
(4 years)
Fintech Product Manager & Dir / VP of Marketing & Sales
(5 years)
Singer-Songwriter, Musical Writer, & Music Major
(25+ years)
Closeted Religious Gay Man
That Came Out
(20 years -> 12 years)
Religious Missionary in the Dominican Republic
(2 years)
I have played many
roles in my life:
Life & Career Coach
Entrepreneur
(current)
Ecommerce Positivity
Entrepreneur
(current)
Enterprise Retail
Solutions Engineer & Director
(6 years)
Martech Startup Product Manager
& Solutions Architect
(3 years)
Discovery Channel Production Assistant
(career pivot? wasn't for me)
(1 year)
SEO / SEM
Consultant & Entrepreneur
(4 years)
Fintech Product Manager &
Dir / VP of Marketing & Sales
(5 years)
Singer-Songwriter, Musical Writer,
& Music Major
(25+ years)
Closeted Religious Gay Man
That Came Out
(20 years -> 12 years)
Religious Missionary
in the Dominican Republic
(2 years)
Each of these roles have given me experience and knowledge I bring to my clients, as outlined below.
This is me in one of my shirts on a trip last year within the US. I also love to travel.
My 12+ years in NYC have taught me a lot...
Starting two businesses over the last two years (the clothing company and this coaching business) has been an incredible growth experience with both intense highs and crazy lows. I have learned to be scrappy, to overcome my fears and my doubts, and to side-step the resistance that comes with big change (with the help of my own coach of course). This was all an effort to align my life with my purpose and what matters most to me, and I've never felt happier professionally.
As a Solutions Engineer/Architect/Director and Product Manager (roles at Salesforce and a couple of startups), I helped retail and consumer goods organizations (like Bayer, Clorox, REI, Famous Footwear, and many others) identify marketing and CRM technology solutions that would help them increase revenue and customer lifetime value. I often straddled the lines between Sales, Customer Success, Solutions, Product Management, and Marketing.
I've interviewed individuals from over 500 businesses on the challenges they faced, the existing technology and personnel they had in place, and helped guide them to solutions that would resolve their issues.
At one startup I was awarded Employee of the Year for the various roles I played in Sales, Marketing, and Product. At Salesforce, I won a national team competition in relation to DEI strategies within my org, as well as being honored as the top Solutions Engineer in my division. And over the course of my ten years in the corporate world I increased my salary by over 400%.
Each of these roles have given me experience and knowledge I bring to my clients, as outlined below.
This is me in one of my t-shirts on a trip last year to see the Newport Mansions in Rhode Island. I love to travel.
My 12+ years in NYC have taught me a lot...
Starting two businesses over the last two years (the clothing company and this coaching business) has been an incredible growth experience with both intense highs and crazy lows. I have learned to be scrappy, to overcome my fears and my doubts, and to side-step the resistance that comes with big change (with the help of my own coach of course). This was all an effort to align my life with my purpose and what matters most to me, and I've never felt happier professionally.
As a Solutions Engineer/Architect/Director and Product Manager (roles at Salesforce and a couple of startups), I helped retail and consumer goods organizations (like Bayer, Clorox, REI, Famous Footwear, and many others) identify marketing and CRM technology solutions that would help them increase revenue and customer lifetime value. I often straddled the lines between Sales, Customer Success, Solutions, Product Management, and Marketing.
I've interviewed individuals from over 500 businesses on the challenges they faced, the existing technology and personnel they had in place, and helped guide them to solutions that would resolve their issues.
At one startup I was awarded Employee of the Year for the various roles I played in Sales, Marketing, and Product. At Salesforce, I won a national team competition in relation to DEI strategies within my org, as well as being honored as the top Solutions Engineer in my division. And over the course of my ten years in the corporate world I increased my salary by over 400%.
But wait there's more...
Prior to NYC, I learned marketing and product management at a small business insurance technology company where I worked my way up from Marketing Assistant to VP of Marketing and Sales, all while managing multiple products for consumers and agents. At the time I didn't even know that Product Management was it's own field.
And apart from work, I also bring the following:
I'm a musician (singer-songwriter) that used to have a band and studied music in college (my primary instrument is voice but I also play the piano and guitar).
One of my passions is Broadway, and I have been writing a musical for the last 10 years. It's the gay Disney-meets-Game-of-Thrones musical, and I can't wait to share it with the world.
I've also been obsessed with personal development and growth since my dad taught me about setting goals when I was 13 and since I tried to compensate for being in the closet by making everything else in my life perfect (see next paragraph).
I am an out and proud gay man who didn't come out until my early 30s, who dealt with the struggles of growing up very religious and needing to find balance between my faith and my sexuality, figuring out how to come out in life and at work, and creating a life and career that was not defined nor limited by my sexuality.
This is me in one of my shirts on a trip this year to Chefchaoen, Morocco.
This is me in one of my shirts on a trip this year to Chefchaoen, Morocco.
But wait there's more...
Prior to NYC, I learned marketing and product management at a small business insurance technology company where I worked my way up from Marketing Assistant to VP of Marketing and Sales, all while managing multiple products for consumers and agents. At the time I didn't even know that Product Management was it's own field.
And apart from work, I also bring the following:
I'm a musician (singer-songwriter) that used to have a band and studied music in college (my primary instrument is voice but I also play the piano and guitar).
One of my passions is Broadway, and I have been writing a musical for the last 10 years. It's the gay Disney-meets-Game-of-Thrones musical, and I can't wait to share it with the world.
I've also been obsessed with personal development and growth since my dad taught me about setting goals when I was 13 and since I tried to compensate for being in the closet by making everything else in my life perfect (see next paragraph).
I am an out and proud gay man who didn't come out until my early 30s, who dealt with the struggles of growing up very religious and needing to find balance between my faith and my sexuality, figuring out how to come out in life and at work, and creating a life and career that was not defined nor limited by my sexuality.
I share all of this to give you an idea of who I am, where I come from, and the experience and knowledge I bring to the work I do as a Life and Career Coach.
Credentials & Training
In addition to the above, I also carry experience and training as a coach. Below are my completed coaching certifications.
Mindvalley Certified Life Coach
Trained and certified through Mindvalley’s global Life Coaching program, focused on evidence-based coaching models, transformational communication, and client-centered growth practices.
Certified Life Purpose Life Coach
Certified through Transformation Academy’s Life Purpose Coaching program, specializing in guiding clients to uncover their passions, define purpose, and align their lives with meaningful direction.
As a lifelong learner, I am always looking to enhance my skillset.
These are the additional programs and certifications I am currently working on.
NLP Practitioner Certification (Associate Level)
Comprehensive training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, focused on mindset mastery, behavioral change, and advanced communication techniques for personal and professional transformation.
Accomplishment Coaching Certified Coach
Year-long intensive coach-training program emphasizing ontological and transformational coaching, emotional intelligence, and mastery of the International Coaching Federation core competencies.
International Coaching Federation ACC & PCC Certifications
Demonstrated mastery of professional coaching standards, ethics, and transformational client work, reflecting advanced training, experience, and proven excellence in the core coaching competencies.
In addition to the above, I also carry experience and training as a coach. Below are my completed coaching certifications.
Mindvalley Certified Life Coach
Trained and certified through Mindvalley’s global Life Coaching program, focused on evidence-based coaching models, transformational communication, and client-centered growth practices.
Certified Life Purpose Life Coach
Certified through Transformation Academy’s Life Purpose Coaching program, specializing in guiding clients to uncover their passions, define purpose, and align their lives with meaningful direction.
As a lifelong learner, I am always
looking to enhance my skillset.
These are the additional programs and certifications I am currently working on.
NLP Practitioner Certification (Associate Level)
Comprehensive training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, focused on mindset mastery, behavioral change, and advanced communication techniques for personal and professional transformation.
Accomplishment Coaching Certified Coach
Year-long intensive coach-training program emphasizing ontological and transformational coaching, emotional intelligence, and mastery of the International Coaching Federation core competencies.
International Coaching Federation ACC & PCC Certifications
Demonstrated mastery of professional coaching standards, ethics, and transformational client work, reflecting advanced training, experience, and proven excellence in the core coaching competencies.
What it's like
working with me
"Working with Jon was truly transformative. In just a single session, he created such a safe and supportive environment that I felt comfortable exploring a deep-seated fear that had been paralyzing me in a crucial professional project.
"What sets Jon apart is his ability to see beneath the surface. Rather than just addressing the mental block itself, he guided me to work on a much deeper level through a powerful visualization exercise. His skillful questioning and profound listening created space for genuine breakthrough.
"The session left me with something I hadn’t felt in a long time: hope. Jon helped me discover an entirely new perspective on my situation, one that felt both authentic and empowering. His coaching approach is both gentle and penetrating, creating lasting shifts that go far beyond the immediate challenge."
A. G.
Entrepreneur
"When I met Jon, I was like in the depths of despair... But right now I feel like I have my vision, I have my desire to live and do things... Our sessions also made me realize what I really want in my life and what I don't want in my life... I'm feeling healthier and I feel emotionally safer.
"Every time after our sessions, I was happy and I always regained my belief in myself... and I started feeling better again and again. There were many times I was feeling down, and after our sessions, I'm like, okay, I'm capable of everything...
"I was able to build up my portfolio because that was something I was postponing... I started getting more interviews... I got my confidence again."
S. B.
Product Management
"Working with Jon was truly transformative. In just a single session, he created such a safe and supportive environment that I felt comfortable exploring a deep-seated fear that had been paralyzing me in a crucial professional project.
"What sets Jon apart is his ability to see beneath the surface. Rather than just addressing the mental block itself, he guided me to work on a much deeper level through a powerful visualization exercise. His skillful questioning and profound listening created space for genuine breakthrough.
"The session left me with something I hadn’t felt in a long time: hope. Jon helped me discover an entirely new perspective on my situation, one that felt both authentic and empowering. His coaching approach is both gentle and penetrating, creating lasting shifts that go far beyond the immediate challenge."
A. G.
Entrepreneur
"When I met Jon, I was like in the depths of despair... But right now I feel like I have my vision, I have my desire to live and do things... Our sessions also made me realize what I really want in my life and what I don't want in my life... I'm feeling healthier and I feel emotionally safer.
"Every time after our sessions, I was happy and I always regained my belief in myself... and I started feeling better again and again. There were many times I was feeling down, and after our sessions, I'm like, okay, I'm capable of everything...
"I was able to build up my portfolio because that was something I was postponing... I started getting more interviews... I got my confidence again."
S. B.
Product Management
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