Meet John A. McMullin, HC, Journeys of Wisdom

We’ve entered an age of heightened consciousness in the world at the same time we’re experiencing life at a faster, denser pace. People are becoming more aware the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected and that each part must be healthy to enjoy overall health and well being.

When I first began coaching people on how to discover their inner wisdom to create their own wellness, the basic understanding of integrated health and holistic approach was not widespread like it is today.

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I started Journeys of Wisdom in 1993 to create a place where people would feel valued and safe as they started down the path of inner discovery and personal growth. My role, as I see it, is to offer intuitive insights and a listening presence to reflect back each person’s inner knowing as they uncover a deeper sense of purpose. It is an honor to be present for people as I see them let go of the huge weight brought to bear by inner conflict and suffering carried deep within for years. It is amazing to watch them move forward, becoming more accepting of themselves and others, and starting to feel a greater sense of self-fulfillment.

What I enjoy most about my work is learning from the Journey of Wisdom participants. We have worked with literally tens of thousands of people over the past fifteen years and each one has taught me much more than they have learned here. Every day is filled with small awakenings as I learn from their discoveries as we work together. With the lessons they leave behind here, each person “pays it forward” to those who walk through the door in the future.

Journeys of Wisdom is the first and largest organization here, joined later by new branches that took shape to best serve select, emerging trends in holistic wellness. Once JOW participants experienced positive changes in their personal lives, they often asked how to apply holistic concepts to improve their professional lives. We introduced Inner Achievement Methods (IAM) to address the unique aspects of applying holistic principles within the workplace.

At IAM, we work with individuals to identify ways in which one person can take responsibility for their own holistic behavior at work, regardless of chaos occurring within the organization. One person’s decision to choose holistic behavior will result in the individual experiencing a greater sense of self-fulfillment on the job. At the same time, the organization benefits as the individual’s actions touch people who come in contact with the person all across the company.

Inner Achievement Methods also works with businesses to develop strategies for creating an environment where individuals thrive, resulting in improved functioning and better financial performance.

While at JOW for their own personal learning, some people develop a desire to become a holistic coach for others. To prepare them, we opened the Holistic Coaching™ Institute (HCI). Each future coach completes a series of workshops, classes and practicums to earn certification as a Holistic Coach™.  The certification program provides a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing holistic work. 

As holistic coaches become established, they find ongoing support through the Coaching for Coaches mentoring program.  This teaching forum is designed for coaches of all experience levels to raise their skills and capabilities to the next level.  Our Coaching for Coaches program provides the opportunity for coaches to fine-tune coaching techniques, stay current with best practices, and further their holistic education. The group trouble-shoots everyday coaching situations together and I provide customized coaching to help each person expand their skills and self understanding.

A few years ago, we became aware of growing interest within the community for good information about holistic practices. To reach out beyond the established holistic community, we launched Holistic Discoveries™ Magazine , a publication for the general public, featuring articles on holistic topics and sponsored by holistic businesses. The response has been far greater than we could have imagined and circulation continues to grow. It has been exciting to see the magazine start locally and, with online access, the articles now reach readers across the U.S. and abroad.

Thank you for visiting our website. I wish you well on your journey of self discovery. If you'd like help along the way, I invite you to contact us at 800.889.1976 or send me an email.

In Love and Light,

John A. McMullin
Leader
Journeys of Wisdom • Inner Achievement Methods
Holistic Coaching™ Institute • Holistic Discoveries™ Magazine