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"I am amazed by what Joe was able to do in ten minutes. What it must feel like to play with a top athlete or musician in their field."
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Meet Joe Hudson
The “coach behind Silicon Valley’s unicorn CEOs,” Joe Hudson is one of the most sought-after teachers to the world’s top leaders at OpenAI, Google, Apple, and more.
With a background in venture capital and 30+ years of studying disciplines across psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative traditions, Joe has developed a radically different approach to personal growth and lasting self-transformation that has transformed thousands of lives.
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Our team of experts
Every one of our facilitators has spent years immersed in and being trained under our process: that includes experiencing the content, shadowing, and co-facilitating before ever leading on their own. Our standard is high for a reason: the intensity of the work requires it.
Tara Howley
Tara is a founding partner and senior coach at AOA, with a career spanning PR, theatre, psychology, and somatics.
Mark Alexander
Mark is a coach, facilitator, and course designer, specializing in team cohesion and clarity, with a background in technology.
Janine Parziale
Janine is a coach and facilitator whose practice is deeply shaped by training in martial arts, meditation, and bodywork.
Brett Kistler
Brett is a coach, and facilitator who cohosts the AOA podcast. His background spans extreme sports, entrepreneurship, and studies in neurology.
Christy Tripp
Christy is a facilitator, former management consultant, and executive director of a family foundation funding education non-profits.
Alexa Kistler
Alexa is a coach, facilitator, and former product strategy consultant whose approach blends somatic experiencing, IFS, meditation, and more.
Jason Berv
Jason is a facilitator, executive coach, and educational innovator with 30+ years of experience supporting leaders and entrepreneurs.
Mina Lee
Mina is a coach and facilitator whose approach blends Chan meditation, neuroscience, and business strategy. Her career spans BCG, the World Bank, and Xiaomi.
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