
Jim Bouchard
By his own admission, Jim should have been dead or in jail many times over. Martial arts helped him overcome a life of crippling self-doubt and self-destruction. In his programs, Jim shares his inspiring transformation from dropout and drug addict to Black Belt and Sensei -- and how that experience made him a genuine leader. He went on to open 5 martial arts schools, helping hundreds of people achieve their Black Belt rank, and thousands more discover their best selves.
Rising Leaders: Preparing For Your First Leadership Role- Or Your Next!
By his own admission, Jim should have been dead or in jail many times over. Martial arts helped him overcome a life of crippling self-doubt and self-destruction. In his programs, Jim shares his inspiring transformation from dropout and drug addict to Black Belt and Sensei -- and how that experience made him a genuine leader. He went on to open 5 martial arts schools, helping hundreds of people achieve their Black Belt rank, and thousands more discover their best selves.
Rising Leaders: Preparing For Your First Leadership Role- Or Your Next!

Joseph Cope
Speaker, Facilitator & Award-Winning Educator
Joseph Cope, The Empathy Guy, has built a reputation around redefining empathy as a fierce, practical leadership skill. This foundational belief has fueled his journey from award-winning educator to highly sought-after speaker, and it’s what keeps his work rooted in presence, curiosity, and courageous human connection. Whether he’s speaking from top stages, guiding leadership teams with deep intention, or helping individuals reconnect with their own voice, Joseph’s mission is clear: Create space for people to choose growth, firstly for themselves, and then for each other.
Leading from the Heart Without Finishing Last: How Transformational Leaders use Empathy as a Skill
Speaker, Facilitator & Award-Winning Educator
Joseph Cope, The Empathy Guy, has built a reputation around redefining empathy as a fierce, practical leadership skill. This foundational belief has fueled his journey from award-winning educator to highly sought-after speaker, and it’s what keeps his work rooted in presence, curiosity, and courageous human connection. Whether he’s speaking from top stages, guiding leadership teams with deep intention, or helping individuals reconnect with their own voice, Joseph’s mission is clear: Create space for people to choose growth, firstly for themselves, and then for each other.
Leading from the Heart Without Finishing Last: How Transformational Leaders use Empathy as a Skill