WHY WE CREATED PASSION STRUCK
John R. Miles is a multi-industry CEO, Navy Veteran, and Fortune 50 C-level executive turned systems entrepreneur. He created Passion Struck to teach growth seekers the keys to living intentionally.
Here is our story
Struggling with finding purpose
and
living intentionally
I've Been There
IT TOOK ME DECADES TO FINALLY START LIVING INTENTIONALLY.
I’VE HAD TO REINVENT MY PATH MANY TIMES ALONG THE WAY.
Interesting fact: After attending the Naval Academy and serving my country, I faced the aftermath of combat trauma, fears of leaving the military community, and the disappointment of learning my passion for continuing service to my country was ending when the reason I left, to become an FBI special agent, went up in smoke when my Quantico class was abruptly canceled due to funding. I was directionless, depressed, and forced to reinvent my plan for the future.
IT TOOK ME DECADES TO FINALLY UNLOCK MINE.
I’VE HAD TO REINVENT MY PATH MANY TIMES ALONG THE WAY.
Interesting fact: After attending the Naval Academy and serving my country, I faced the aftermath of combat trauma, fears of leaving the military community, and the disappointment of learning my passion for continuing service to my country was ending when the reason I left, to become an FBI special agent, went up in smoke when my Quantico class was abruptly canceled due to funding. I was directionless, depressed, and forced to reinvent my plan for the future.
LIGHTNING STRUCK AGAIN A FEW YEARS LATER.
MY CAREER PATH ABRUPTLY CHANGED.
I ended up becoming a management consultant and attending business school. My consulting career was flourishing and I was on the verge of making partner when Arthur Andersen shut down after nine decades of being in business. My life changed overnight.
I WAS MONTHS AWAY FROM BEING BROKE.
I HAD AN INFANT SON AND ANOTHER ON OUR WAY.
I was forced to completely reinvent myself again. I joined an ASX top ten global business in Australia and became a business executive, hoping to someday achieve my goal of becoming a CEO. I wanted to be living intentionally and use my passion and talents to serve others, but I struggled with the transition, much less knowing where to start.
I WAS MONTHS AWAY FROM BEING BROKE.
I HAD AN INFANT SON AND ANOTHER ON OUR WAY.
I was forced to completely reinvent myself again. I joined an ASX top ten global business in Australia and became a business executive, hoping to someday achieve my goal of becoming a CEO. I wanted to live my purpose and use my passion to serve others, but I struggled with the transition, much less knowing where to start.
I PERSEVERED AND PUSHED FORWARD.
I LEARNED I COULD LIVE MY PASSION FOR SERVING OTHERS WITHIN THE COMPANIES I WORKED.
I used the same process I did to reinvent myself, to help others achieve high performance and that of the organizations I steered. This led to increased responsibility and career growth as the Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Data Officer, and ultimately Chief Information Officer in Fortune 50 companies.
I THEN GOT MY BIG BREAK. AND, TO ACHIEVE MY GOAL OF BECOMING A CEO.
I left my position as Dell’s CIO and a career in that field to pivot into private equity and building up my skill sets. I ended up holding roles of COO, CMO, and President before achieving my goal of becoming a CEO and doing it in multiple industries.
I HAD REACHED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS MY ULTIMATE GOAL YET I REALIZED IT WAS JUST THE STARTING POINT TO LIVING INTENTIONALLY.
I came to the hard realization that the life I had been living was not where I was destined to be. It took me a few years to step back, work on myself, release my past trauma, and truly understand my self-identity. I used the same process on myself that I used to create massive success in business.
THINGS HAVE CHANGED A LOT FOR ME SINCE THEN.
DOORS CLOSE ON ME EVERY WEEK.
I GET REJECTED BY CLIENTS.
I AM TOLD MY IDEAS DON’T WORK.
AND I HAVE TO OVERCOME MY FEARS EVERYDAY.
BUT UNDERSTANDING YOUR SELF IDENTITY AND LIVING INTENTIONALLY
CHANGES EVERYTHING
CHANGES EVERYTHING
LET’S BACK UP A LITTLE. MY JOURNEY BEGAN AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY. IT”S WHERE I FIRST BECAME PASSION STRUCK.
When I was a Midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, I was fortunate to hear Medal of Honor Winner Vice Admiral James Stockdale, VADM William “Bill” P. Lawrence, Roger Staubach, Ross Perot, David Robinson, President Bill Clinton, and Senator John McCain give speeches on leadership, duty, honor, living their purpose, and unlocking high performance.
Hearing their remarkable stories, vulnerability, and guidance was a turning point for my life and career. Their words ignited a life-long journey to research and study how great leaders (like these men) overcome their fears and circumstances to become Passion Struck to the point of breakthrough in the pursuit of living intentionally.
I'VE SPENT MY ENTIRE LIFE RESEARCHING WHAT MAKES
CREATES HIGH PERFORMANCE.
During my career, I interviewed and advised hundreds of the world’s most prominent leaders. High achievers like Marc Benioff, Michael Dell, Ross Perot, Sarah Blakely, Susan St. Ledger, Keith Krach, Jim McKelvey, Steve Jobs, Michael Saylor, General Stan McChrystal, Lt. General Lori Reynolds, and Vice Admiral John Shkor.
Astronauts such as Wendy Lawrence, Charles Bolton, and Chris Cassidy. Actors like Vivica A. Fox and Dwayne Johnson. Professional athletes such as Vincent Jackson, Payton Manning, Doug Flutie, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and Thaddeus Bullard.
Examining all of them, I discovered patterns and characteristics that guided living intentionally and creating a high-performance life when coupled together.
I DISCOVERED A FRAMEWORK THESE LEADERS USE THAT UNLEASHES HIGH PERFORMANCE AND CREATES A NO REGRETS LIFE
It turns out it was the same methodology
I had been using myself for years.
I WROTE A BOOK ABOUT IT AND STARTED A PODCAST TO AMPLIFY ITS IMPORTANCE.
I CAN’T MAKE YOUR FEARS DISAPPEAR.
BUT I CAN SHARE WITH YOU THE TOOLS TO OVERCOME THEM AND HELP YOU LIVE INTENTIONALLY AND ACHIEVE HIGH PERFORMANCE
THAT IS WHY I FOUNDED PASSION STRUCK.
TO TEACH PEOPLE THE KEY TO LIVING INTENTIONALLY BY EDUCATING, TRAINING, MENTORING, AND EMPOWERING ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS TO OVERCOME THEIR CHALLENGES, UNLOCK tHEIR BEST LIFE, AND ACHIEVE HIGH PERFORMANCE!!
Here is how we can teach you the keys to living intentionally
MEDIA
Passion Struck is a mission-based studio focusing on the development of empowering content with the aim of helping people live better, be better, and impact the world. We create books, television, film, interview talk shows, and more to teach people the secrets to living inetnionally.
SERVICES
We work with businesses to create and cultivate a passion-struck culture to confront the biggest threat to organizations: disengagement. We provide 1:1 individualized coaching for individuals desiring to live life Passion Struck.
EDUCATION
Our inspiring content, upcoming book, reading list, and Passion Struck University help you apply the lessons learned from interviewing and working with hundreds of the most insightful people in the world, providing you the know-how to live authentically.
ENTERTAINMENT
We are building a thriving global community by creating world-class free content via the Passion Struck podcast which explores the mindsets of the world's highest achievers to learn their philosophy to unlocking an intentional life.
HIRE JOHN
Invite John to inspire, empower, and train your organization with an unforgettable keynote or by leading breakout sessions on business strategy, leadership, brand building, and strategy that will leave your teams feeling empowered and transformed.
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Contact Details
Address : 3158 24th AVE N.ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33713
Number : (727) 900-6860
Email : [email protected]