Mike Kohn

Mike is passionate about helping others unlock the same tools, insights, and mindset shifts that shaped his own journey—from Olympic medalist to transformational coach. A two-time Olympian and bronze medalist in the sport of bobsled, Mike went on to coach three Olympic teams. Over the course of his coaching career, he guided athletes to eight Olympic medals and was honored with the prestigious Order of Ikkos medal for his contributions as a coach.

Through it all, he learned that the true differentiator in high performance isn’t just talent or tactics—it’s people. How we lead, connect, and grow together is what elevates both individuals and teams. Mike’s leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that high-performance cultures are built on deep interpersonal connections and a foundation of trust and clarity.

Mike’s parallel career as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer brought discipline, resilience, and perspective to his leadership. Now retired from military service, he draws on that experience to help individuals and organizations build the accountability that elite performance demands.

His professional turning point came through his work with People Academy, where he encountered the frameworks and coaching tools that helped him understand himself—and others—in an entirely new way. Today, he’s committed to paying that forward. Whether on the field of play, in a boardroom, or across a team huddle, Mike believes that people skills are essential high-performance skills—and that self-awareness is the first step to unlocking them.

"When you understand how you’re wired, you give yourself the power to lead, connect, and perform at your highest level."

Jessie Kohn

Jessie’s professional journey has taken her from corporate recruitment offices to elementary school classrooms, united by a passion for understanding people and helping them thrive. With degrees in music, education, and conflict analysis and resolution, she brings a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the way individuals and teams work together.

Whether she’s guiding leaders through challenging conversations or helping groups unlock the potential buried in team dynamics, Jessie’s focus is always the same: how to use conflict as a catalyst for clarity, connection, and high performance.

Her ability to ask the right questions, surface what matters most, and create an atmosphere of trust and openness makes her a trusted coach, facilitator, and mentor. She is driven by the belief that people already have what they need to succeed—when they are given the space and tools to fully embrace who they are meant to be.

“I’m endlessly curious about what drives people—why they do what they do, what holds them back, and what lights them up. I’ve seen that when people understand their own nature, strengths, and patterns, they don’t just work better—they lead, connect, and live with more intention and impact.”