HighlightLeadership development turned into coaching ~40 years agoStarting with Vistage with 1:1'sBeing on the fringe of societyAsking himself "How can I be relevant"Started his own business at age 32 years oldHis first encounter with Frederick HudsonCreating FieldingAdding coaching to their leadership development programsEventually focusing on coachingTeaching Coaching with Hudson in 2001Playing the "Inner Game"You don't age out in coaching if you stay relevantAdvice for younger coaches - serve your community and self developmentThere are no limitsNot knowing what a process wasCoaching is consciousness industryThe summer BBQ in Kansas City in 1988John's favorite Pam McLean storyAnd Finally "In the Middle of the Night"