coaching, mentoring & advisory Services
Leadership and career support for executives, leaders, and professionals.
I help people communicate clearly, make better decisions, and move forward with purpose - especially in moments of change.
WHat I Do
When Leaders Master Themselves, Everything Improves
Mastery of Me is my leadership coaching, mentoring, and advisory practice. I help people navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
I blend nearly 30 years of global leadership experience with a practical self‑mastery framework, helping individuals and organizations strengthen the internal clarity and external skills needed to perform at their best.
How I help:
- Leadership & Executive Coaching
- Career Transition Coaching
- Communication & Presence Coaching
- Mentoring for Established & Emerging Leaders
- Advisory Support for Teams & Organizations
- AI‑Ready Leadership & Culture Programs
If you’re navigating a challenge, transition, or opportunity, I offer complimentary discovery conversations.
Let’s explore what’s possible.
About Mastery of Me
My Approach
The Mastery of Me Framework
The Mastery of Me Framework
I coach and advise at two levels:
1. External Skills. Communication, decision‑making, presence, leadership behaviors, and performance.
2. Internal Clarity. Identity, values, mindset, emotional regulation, and alignment.
Real change happens when both levels strengthen together - the skills you use and the clarity you lead from.
The Mastery of Me Framework
The Mastery of Me Framework
The Mastery of Me Framework
My research-based framework helps people strengthen:
- Self‑awareness. Clarity of identity, strengths, values.
- Self‑leadership. Mindset, resilience, emotional regulation.
- Self‑alignment. Purposeful decisions, sustainable habits, integrity.
When people master themselves, everything improves...leadership, communication, relationships, and results.
Who I Work With
The Mastery of Me Framework
Who I Work With
I support a range of leaders and professionals, including:
- Executives stepping into bigger roles.
- Emerging leaders building confidence and presence.
- Entrepreneurs and professionals navigating transitions or uncertainty.
- Teams seeking clarity and alignment.
- Organizations preparing for AI‑driven change.
About John Fernandes MBA, MPA, C.Mgr
Leadership clarity, shaped by global experience
After nearly 30 years in global tech leadership, including 29 years at Microsoft across Singapore, San Francisco, Seattle, Dubai, and Vancouver, I now support executives, emerging leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to think more clearly, make better decisions, and move forward with purpose.
Clients work with me when they’re navigating transitions, leading through uncertainty, or seeking more grounded, intentional momentum in their work and life.
As part of my ICF ACC certification, I offer a limited number of complimentary coaching sessions for people exploring a challenge, transition, or idea.
Proudly Canadian, a dad, geek, fitness enthusiast, I live by the motto: The journey is the reward.
Professional Background
I'm a former Microsoft executive with 30+ years of leadership, coaching, and mentorship experience. I have led strategic initiatives across 40+ countries and founded Mastery of Me, a leadership coaching and advisory practice focused on clarity, communication, and intentional leadership.
I hold an MBA in Executive Management from Royal Roads University, an MPA from Western University, and am a Chartered Manager through the Canadian Institute of Management, where I also serve as a National Board Member supporting professional development across Canada.
I am currently pursuing ICF coaching accreditation, building on decades of coaching and mentoring leaders around the world. I also serve on multiple nonprofit boards in education, culture, and professional development, and am a passionate advocate for mentorship, leadership development, and community building.
services
1:1 Coaching
Advisory for Teams & Organizations
Leadership Mentoring
For leaders and professionals who want clarity, confidence, and intentional action.
Programs include:
-Clarity & Confidence Accelerator (6 weeks)
-Resilient Leadership Coaching (12 weeks)
-Career Transition Coaching
-Communication & Presence Coaching
Leadership Mentoring
Advisory for Teams & Organizations
Leadership Mentoring
Perspective, and support for leaders building confidence, influence, and identity.
Focus areas include:
-Communication and presence
-Decision‑making
-Navigating organizational dynamics
-Career development
-Leadership mindset
Advisory for Teams & Organizations
Advisory for Teams & Organizations
Advisory for Teams & Organizations
Practical, strategic support for teams navigating change or transformation.
Offerings include:
-Clarity & Alignment Workshops
-Leadership Team Offsites
-AI‑Ready Leadership & Culture Programs
-Communication & Collaboration Reset Sessions
Support for Coaches & Consultants
Advisory for Teams & Organizations
Advisory for Teams & Organizations
Practitioner support for modernizing practices for an AI‑driven world.
I can help with:
-AI‑Enabled Practice Accelerator
-Clarity & Positioning Coaching
-Content & Messaging Support
Coaching Packages
Clarity & Confidence Accelerator (6 weeks)
Clarity & Confidence Accelerator (6 weeks)
Clarity & Confidence Accelerator (6 weeks)
For professionals navigating decisions, transitions, or uncertainty.
- 45-minute onboarding session.
- 6 x 60-minute coaching sessions (weekly for 6 weeks).
- Unlimited support between sessions by phone, email, text.
- Investment: $1,200 CAD.
Resilient Leadership Coaching (12 weeks)
Clarity & Confidence Accelerator (6 weeks)
Clarity & Confidence Accelerator (6 weeks)
For leaders strengthening presence, communication, and identity.
- 45-minute onboarding session.
- 12 x 60 minute coaching sessions (weekly for 12 weeks).
- Unlimited support between sessions by phone, email, text
- Investment: $2,400 CAD.
Communication & Presence Coaching
Communication & Presence Coaching
Communication & Presence Coaching
For leaders who want to communicate with clarity and build trust.
- Flexible contract
- 45-minute onboarding session
- Support between sessions by phone, email, text.
Career Transition Coaching
Communication & Presence Coaching
Communication & Presence Coaching
For people navigating layoffs, new roles, or reinvention.
- Flexible contract
- 45-minute onboarding session
- Support between sessions by phone, email, text.