I am an innovative and accomplished leader, manager, instructor, mentor, writer, coach and broadcaster with highly effective presentation and interpersonal consulting skills. My life mission is in enhancing the personal and career potential of individuals and the effectiveness of organizations. My role has been prominent in helping others through career and personal transitions. I function as:• Career coach, through private consultancy and nationally recognized outplacement firms at fortune five-hundred sites and smaller organizations • Educator, through my graduate teaching at Fairleigh Dickinson University in management and leadership subjects including on-site corporate instruction• Training and development professional, in offering a wide variety of presentations on organizational development matters including management development and leadership programs at for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Participants have been from multiple fields including business (corporate and manufacturing operations), health care, allied health care, organizations for people with disabilities, education, science and law enforcement. • Broadcaster, on my weekly radio show, "Tempus with John Cole" airing in major markets and around the world via the internet• Author (newspaper and publication editorials on leadership, management, community, personal development and political topics) • Toast master and speaker on a wide range of topics including personal and professional improvement and transitions• Leader and manager, starting and operating organizations as a business entrepreneur and in the actual operation of large, professionally staffed educational, rehabilitation, and habilitation organizations• Volunteer, in community helping activities and Board memberships (including education, transportation, environmental, theater) I enjoy my family, hiking, news, writing, travel, reading, art (creating and experiencing), music, automobiles, good food, and travel and home renovations. Experienced (hands-on) with multiple phases of construction including electrical, plumbing, rough and finish carpentry, as well as auto mechanics.