Overview
Story:
During my athletic journey, I had this strong sense of prioritizing teamwork, almost to a fault. I wanted everyone to be involved and for us to operate as a team. Through that experience, I eventually realized I had developed a unique, almost spiritual-like leadership style by emphasizing we over me or what Phil Jackson championed as “oneness” – setting aside our egos and plugging into the power of accomplishing more together in a mindful way. Transitioning into the corporate space, this approach proved to serve me well. Recognizing the power of seeing each person as a unique individual, pouring into their growth, and helping them realize the unique value they bring to the bigger picture, I naturally ventured into professional coaching while pursuing an MA in Communication and Leadership. Before becoming a coach, I worked with one (and still do) and sought clarity on my purpose, solidifying an inner belief and knowing that coaching is my calling. I’m grateful for the opportunity and passionate about helping individuals and teams tap into their highest potential so they can bring their A-Game to all areas of their lives.
Credentials:
I bring a wealth of credentials to my coaching practice, including an ICF ACC accreditation (PCC pending), training at CoachU – the pioneering coaching school founded by Thomas Leonard, Axiogenics®, MBTI, PrinciplesYou, NLP, and am a Certified Smart Growth Advisor. I also sit on the board of the ICF Colorado chapter and am a faculty member of an ICF-accredited Coaching Academy, training onboarding coaches.
Methodology:
Guided by the Three Cs – curiosity, compassion, and consciousness – my coaching methodology is rooted in creating a nurturing space where everyone’s inner star player is honored. Recognizing each person as one of one, I provide a safe environment to explore self and situational awareness without judgment. With the highest level of listening, love, and wisdom as my guides, I draw inspiration from figures like Phil Jackson, Michael Singer, Robert Hartman, Stephen Covey, Gandhi, and Don Miguel Ruiz. My coaching principles also align with the principles of Valuegenic Self-Leadership (gotta walk the walk!).
On a Personal Note:
I was born and raised in Denver, CO, where I live with my beautiful wife, Heather. We enjoy concerts at Red Rocks and I find joy in reading, meditating, learning, DJing, and pursuing excellence on the golf course (I’ve got work to do!) I’m proud to have been named one of the Top 15 Coaches in Denver and recognized by Coach Foundation as a top leadership coach in America. Outside of working with transformational leaders within mission-driven organizations, I also have a passion for working with younger people. I enjoy contributing to the development of Colorado University leadership students and students within the Brother to Brother (B2B) program at Metropolitan State University. Ready to chat? Let's connect!
Christopher Ruiter
“I am a 34-year-old software engineer in the public sector and an aspiring entrepreneur. I’ve played a key role in delivering highly impactful projects and have been recognized as a top achiever. But despite these accolades, my work left me feeling unfulfilled, stuck, and as though my career was plateauing. I craved a sense of purpose and a path to reach my true potential. This is where Jordan White, a friend turned coach, stepped in.
He introduced me to the Axiogenics program, promising a new perspective on how I approach myself, my choices, and my life. I was intrigued by his own transformation through the program, and I was ready for a change. My main objectives were to escape the rut I found myself in professionally & personally, gain more confidence, and explore the possibility of entrepreneurship.
The program pushed me to introspect, challenging me to think about how I was thinking, and dared me to step out of my comfort zone. The focus was not just on overcoming my biases but also on building a foundation of self-belief and self-love by using assets I already had.
Working closely with Jordan, I began to shift from being stuck in my head to becoming action-oriented. I started to recognize my negative thought patterns that were keeping me stuck. Through the program’s worksheets, I was able to delve deeper into my goals and how I was keeping myself from them, then how to start seeing a clearer path to achieving them.
My experience with the program has been enlightening. It has given me the tools to help me break free from my plateau and set me on a path toward a more fulfilling and engaging career with newfound potential. It’s been a journey of self-improvement. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who feels lost or stuck in their life or work and believes they can achieve more; you’ll learn that it’s within your reach.”
Jerri Vargas
Operations Assistant - Genoa Healthcare
I found the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program to be instrumental in reaching my goal of feeling more fulfilled as a leader within my company. I’ve discovered this fulfillment naturally permeates other areas of my life, too. Despite being heavily oriented towards precision, quality, and headstrong leadership, I realized through the program that I needed to adopt a more heart-centered, qualitative, and community-focused approach. My coach, Jordan White, guided me proficiently in transitioning my mindset. The result being, I now think differently; I feel balanced and more confident in my leadership role. The highlight of this program for me was my coach. Jordan was warm, thoughtful, attentive, and utterly inspiring. My experience with the program can be aptly described as both eye-opening and soul-searching. It’s provoked every emotion possible while helping me maintain an out-of-the-box thinking approach. I would highly recommend the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program to anyone who feels stagnant yet knows they have the potential to get to the next level. If you’re feeling stuck in neutral but know you have the fuel to reach your destination, this program is for you.
Jason Pino
Going into this program, in order to achieve my goal of staying connected to the “why” behind what I do at work, remaining grateful for the impact my team and I can have on the lives of children and their families, and appreciating the opportunity I have been given to influence both the growth of our team members and the care we provide to our patients, I discovered that I needed to become less impulsive, reactive, and absent. Working with my coach, Jordan White, I was quickly able to become more deliberate, proactive, and present. As a result, recognizing my biases and my assets and learning how and when each show up was huge. It allows me to leverage my assets and minimize the impact of my biases. My favorite thing about the program is how the exercises really help put the principles into action. If I were to sum up my experience in this program, it would be “eye-opening, empowering, practical. I highly recommend this program for anyone who seems stuck and is ready to take their life to the next level. Jordan was a great coach and really helped me work with the material in this program.
Greg Couet
I wanted to learn how to create a life worth living. Thanks to the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program, I discovered my need to become less impatient, anxious, and controlling. Working with my coach, Jordan White, I was able to become more patient, present, and positive. Elevated awareness around my decision-making is one of the most effective tools I learned in the program. My favorite aspect of the program was the way the worksheets allowed me to really connect the dots between my actions, decisions, and goals. I sum up my experience as “profound, empowering, and thought-provoking”. I highly recommend this program for anyone who is looking to become a better version of themselves, change habits or patterns in their life, and make better decisions.
Briel Speer
Business Strategy and Talent Development Specialist
My name is Briel Speer, and my journey with the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been incredibly impactful. When I initially joined the program, my objective was to improve the work culture at my company. However, I quickly recognized certain personal tendencies of being too accommodating, easily distracted, and excessively risk-averse, which were impediments to my success. Fortunately, my coach, Jordan White, was phenomenally supportive and efficiently helped me develop a more authentic, assertive, and courageous leadership style. The transformation has been vast and it has given me new insights about my thought processes and their influences on both my professional and personal interactions.
Reflecting upon my journey, the standout aspects have been my interactions with Jordan, whose kindness, patience, and partnership were invigorating, and the toolkit provided by the program, which was instrumental in guiding me through the learning curve. My experience can best be summarized as enlightening and deeply introspective, with a powerful emphasis on recognizing and celebrating personal growth.
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been an invaluable asset in not just refining my decision-making and fostering an open-minded approach, but also in re-discovering my value within my professional sphere. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone striving to unlock their potential and elevate their leadership skills.
Albert Breitwieser
Associate Creative Director - MullenLowe
Going into this program, in order to achieve my goal of being more calm and collected at work, I discovered that I needed to become less negative, reactive, and assumptive. Working with my coach, Jordan White, I was quickly able to become more empathetic, thoughtful, and considerate. As a result, I have found the ability to take a minute to process my thoughts before reacting or offering a solution. My favorite thing about the program is learning about my faults and shortcomings and how to overcome them. If I were to sum up my experience in this program, it would be “life-changing”. I highly recommend this program for anyone who wants to improve their worth in the workplace and beyond.
Andrew Pike
4D2D Productions
Going into the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program to achieve my goal of “to live and work authentically and creatively, doing something I love”, I discovered that I needed to become more grateful, consistent, and positive. Working with my Coach, Jordan White, I was quickly able to pinpoint the thoughts and ways of thinking that were sabotaging my goals. I now have a clearer understanding of my A and B game habits. I can easily recognize why I was struggling. My favorite thing about the program is the “ah-ha” moments of the worksheets. I’m amazed that when reviewing my Self-Leadership development report it became clear where I was struggling that I hadn’t been able to put in words before. If I were to sum up my experience in this program, it would be “emotional, eye-opening, motivating, and resonant.” I highly recommend this program for anyone who is lost, confused, and frustrated that they are self-sabotaging their life but don’t fully understand why. If you have tried other self-help or motivational books but haven’t made progress, this program can give you ways to change the core habits and thinking that are holding you back.
Michael Lindau
“You’ll be blown away by what you learn about yourself. It’s amazing how wired you are on how you operate in certain situations. This program turned a spotlight on my programmed tendencies and rewired them to better serve my decisions and actions. The program is challenging but in all the right ways. It’s like a clean install for your brain. I look forward to my continued work with [my coach,] Jordan.”
CJ Hammond
My name is CJ Hammond. Going into the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program, I wanted to achieve a greater sense of peace in my career, I needed to make myself less judgmental, fearful, and disorganized. Working with my coach, Jordan White, I quickly realized how I could be more compassionate, empowered, and focused. As a result, I immediately noticed that the internal questions I asked myself were different, therefore changing my actions. My favorite thing about the program was the insight I gained into my biases and how they can hinder me from operating from an A-game mindset. I would liken the experience to a personal trainer for your brain. Helping to sharpen my thinking abilities. I highly recommend this program for anyone looking to re-define their lives by making better daily decisions. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working through my cognitive biases as well as learning my assets. Both are vitally important to understand when making choices in my life to create the most value.
