Meet your Coach

The higher you go, the lonelier it gets.

The stakes rise. The politics intensify. Every decision is under a microscope. Senior leaders often find themselves isolated, overwhelmed, and unable to admit when they don’t have the answer. They’re expected to perform perfectly—while carrying the weight of the entire organization.

That’s where I come in.

I’m Colonel John Boggs, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), and I’ve spent my life helping leaders rise above the noise and lead with clarity. I’ve commanded Marines at every level, served as a VP in higher education, and advised Cabinet-level officials, CEOs, and Service Chiefs. I now lead Fortitude Consulting, a leadership development firm that works with high-performing executives across sectors—from government agencies and Fortune 500s to family-owned enterprises and nonprofits.

I’ve coached over 60 flag officers, university presidents, and corporate leaders—quietly guiding them through some of the hardest decisions of their careers. My clients don’t need fluff. They need truth, accountability, and practical tools that work when the pressure is on.

That’s what I deliver.

Whether it’s through private executive coaching, elite small group intensives, or high-impact retreats like Momentum, I help good leaders become great—because leadership is too important to get wrong.