When was the last time you led with an overflowing cup, instead of an empty one?
Leading with Self-Compassion and Self-Awareness
Ready to Reclaim Your Edge?
Are you a high-achieving leader feeling the cost of constant pressure?
You’ve mastered demanding environments—from the military to the boardroom—yet you find yourself:
Doubtful about your professional direction or long-term fulfillment?
Drained by burnout that no vacation can truly fix?
Stuck in a cycle of self-criticism, believing success requires endless sacrifice?
- Blindsided by your own self-limiting beliefs or hidden biases that are stalling your growth?
You don’t need another generic productivity hack. You need a path built on sustainable resilience and inner truth.
Work with a coach who understands the stakes!
I combine the discipline of a retired Army Commander and Physician with the empathy of someone who has navigated—and recovered from—severe executive burnout during the toughest times in corporate healthcare.
We’ll move beyond the “hustle” mindset by integrating:
Self-Compassion: (The evidence-based path to true resilience, as researched by Dr. Kristin Neff)
Intuitive Inquiry: (A powerful method for discovering your authentic purpose and next best action)
If you’re ready to trade exhaustion for genuine strength, and let go of the pressure to be perfect, let’s begin.
Heal Thyself = Healthy Self
Hi. I'm Joe. Welcome!
I'm an Army Veteran and retired physician, passionate about teamwork, self-compassion, and patient safety.
My career path led me from rewarding military service to the "dream job" as a corporate healthcare executive. Initially, the transition to the private sector was energizing. However, the unprecedented pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with a change in leadership, led to a severe case of burnout.
It took awhile, but I realized my struggle stemmed from a deep lack of self-compassion. I failed to deconflict the duality between servant leadership and self-care. I neglected my mental and physical health and refused to ask for help, mistakenly equating self-reliance with strength.
This experience was a critical turning point. Today, I prioritize self-compassion as the foundation of my life. My primary purpose is caring for myself and my family; my next priority is guiding others through life coaching.
I use the lessons I learned from burnout and the power of self-compassion to help you build resilience and achieve lasting well-being.
What can you expect from our partnership?
Gain clarity on your purpose and goals
Develop sustainable resilience and defeat burnout by cultivating the power of self-compassion
Uncover and overcome your blind spots and biases using disciplined inquiry to achieve profound self-awareness
Apply your awakened self-awareness and self-compassion directly to your leadership role for enhanced effectiveness and impact.
Live your life balancing the principles of Servant Leadership and Self-Compassion so that you can reduce your susceptibility to burnout and emotional exhaustion.
"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom."
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
Services
1:1 Coaching
I assist ambitious individuals to move beyond their surface-level stress and unlock a
profoundly fulfilling life in 6 weeks through an intuitive-mindset, client-centered, self-compassionate approach. I do this by providing clients a space to be vulnerable, curious, and self-reflecting.
I facilitate transformational change by nurturing intuitive self-awareness and self-compassion, bringing awareness to and
activation of my clients’ inner wisdom, guiding them to align their energy and flow with their true purpose.
I do not focus on providing advice, nor do I give my clients answers. Instead, I help clients realize their needs and priorities and to work towards unlocking their own answers.
Key Note Speaker
I have many years of public speaking and am excited to talk on and discuss subjects such as emotional intelligence, cognitive bias, patient safety and high reliability, persuasion, civility, self-compassion, leadership, high reliability organizations, etc. Just ask!
1:1 Coaching Packages
Intuitive, leader coaching sessions
- 1-hour Discovery call (open to all who are interested; required for packages) – Free
- 3 month package, six 1-hour sessions – $1500
- Ad-hoc hourly sessions (for those not already signed up for a package) – $150/hr
Packages and session can be tailored in number and length
Testimonials
“Joe brings exceptional leadership insight from decades as an Army Colonel, physician leader, and HRO expert… and he applies it with humility, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to developing others. His coaching has strengthened my own leadership practice… I recommend him wholeheartedly.”
Dr. Debra B.
“What truly sets him apart is his strong focus on self-compassion. Joseph has a remarkable ability to help clients quiet self-criticism, build emotional resilience, and approach personal growth with kindness rather than pressure. Through his coaching, I’ve experienced that self-compassion isn’t just an idea—it’s a powerful daily practice that leads to real, lasting change.”
Lelia M.
“Joe was an HRO consultant and executive coach for senior leaders… He assisted in advancing the message of a High Reliability Organization to our staff at the Orlando VA. Joe brings enthusiasm, thought-provoking scenarios, and brings out the best in people. He brings a non-bias 360 perspective… it was great working with him as well as learning from him.”
Dr. Myriam G.
For a full text of Joe’s testamonials, head over to his LinkedIn site profile at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoepina/
and scroll down to the Recommendations section.
QUESTIONS?
Whether you’re curious about services, a discovery call, or a package, we’re here to answer any questions.