John Besaw has been a leadership and organizational development coach for more than 20 years to many corporations and government agencies in the United States and abroad. John has in-the-trenches experience helping senior-level executives and key influencers question their assumptions, understand the dynamics of change, and apply that understanding to transform the workplace. His educational background includes a Business Degree from the University of Wisconsin, M.A. from USC, and Ph.D. from the University of Washington. Post Doctoral work focuses on Organizational Leadership and Change processes - specifically, how to implement and how to reduce barriers to acceptance.





Primary expertise is in the design and delivery of experiential leadership development programs targeted to improve Leadership’s ability to “take care of people” and facilitate change. Technical proficiency and interpersonal skills are considered complementary skills for leader development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1994 to 2009       Teaching, Coaching and Consulting
1991 to 1994       University of Washington - Seattle
1967 to 1991 Military Officer, US Army Infantry

CONTACT
john@johnbesaw.com
JohnBesaw@comcast.net