Elevate: The Ultimate Leadership Experience for Emerging Leaders Ready to Make an Impact

This program is built for next-gen leaders like you—ambitious, purpose-driven, and ready to step up your leadership game. Over the duration of our program, you’ll learn how to motivate your team, inspire action, and hit goals without drowning in stress or losing your authentic vibe. It's all about showing up with confidence, consistency, and presence to create a culture where everyone thrives.

If you’ve been struggling with low team energy, disengagement, or unclear communication, you’re not alone. Leading a team in today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re frustrated with drama in the workplace, tired of explaining the same thing repeatedly, or wondering why it’s so hard to get everyone on the same page.

This experience is here to help you cut through the noise, lead with clarity, build your brand and profile, and create the kind of team that’s inspired, productive, and aligned. Let’s redefine leadership together and set you up to lead the way, your way.

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Elevate: The Ultimate Leadership Experience for Emerging Leaders Ready to Make an Impact

This program is built for next-gen leaders like you—ambitious, purpose-driven, and ready to step up your leadership game. Over the duration of our program, you’ll learn how to motivate your team, inspire action, and hit goals without drowning in stress or losing your authentic vibe. It's all about showing up with confidence, consistency, and presence to create a culture where everyone thrives.

If you’ve been struggling with low team energy, disengagement, or unclear communication, you’re not alone. Leading a team in today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re frustrated with drama in the workplace, tired of explaining the same thing repeatedly, or wondering why it’s so hard to get everyone on the same page.

This experience is here to help you cut through the noise, lead with clarity, build your brand and profile, and create the kind of team that’s inspired, productive, and aligned. Let’s redefine leadership together and set you up to lead the way, your way.

Let's Talk

Thriving as a Leader in a Fast-Changing World

Leadership today isn’t about sticking to a set playbook—it’s about staying flexible, tuned in, and ready to grow with the people you lead. Where expectations change fast, successful leaders bring agility, empathy, and awareness to the table. They understand the vibe, adapt to new challenges, and inspire their teams to move forward together. It’s about leading with purpose, connection, and a mindset that’s always looking ahead.

Making Time for What Matters

Life moves fast, and it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time to focus on what you or your team truly need. Great leadership starts with creating space to connect, grow, and solve problems together. By building skills that empower your team to communicate effectively and work independently, you can free up time to focus on being the kind of leader who inspires, supports, and drives real progress.

Boost Productivity and Turn Conflict Into Progress

Team conflicts and emotional outbursts can drain energy and motivation, making it tough to keep things moving. As a leader, it’s all about learning how to flip those moments into opportunities for growth. Develop strategies to handle tough conversations with confidence, manage diverse personalities with positivity, and guide your team through challenges in a way that strengthens morale and builds momentum.

About Us

John Zettler

I’ve Been Where You Are

Not too long ago, I was in the same spot many of you are in now. I felt stuck—trying to juggle my boss’s expectations while hoping my team would somehow step up and perform. I thought I was giving clear direction, but things still weren’t clicking. The frustration was real, and I found myself running on empty. Work stressed me out, and worst of all, I couldn’t be the person I wanted to be for my family when I got home.

Something had to give.
That’s when I started asking myself what being a “good” leader really meant. At first, the answers were tough to swallow—I realized I was the problem. I wasn’t truly leading my team; I was managing tasks, reacting instead of engaging, and overlooking their potential. I wasn’t showing up with emotional intelligence, and I wasn’t helping my team grow.

The breakthrough came when I stopped pointing fingers and started looking inward. It wasn’t easy—it took time, mistakes, and stepping way out of my comfort zone. But if I’d had a clearer roadmap or support system back then, I could have fast-tracked the process and saved myself so much frustration.

What Changed?

Everything. Today, I’m not just surviving in leadership—I’m thriving. I’ve learned how to truly connect, inspire, and help others succeed. I’m not just a better leader; I’m a better spouse, parent, and friend because I put in the work to grow.

Now, I get to help others, like you, who are feeling just as stuck as I was. It’s incredible to see people break out of their ruts, push past their fears, and start leading with confidence and purpose. It’s not easy, but trust me—it’s worth it.

Jeff Sesol

Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, and Change-Maker

I kicked off my career at Harris Bank in Chicago, where I had the kind of boss who didn’t just hand me tasks—she handed me the keys to shape my own vision. Under her guidance, I took on the big project of automating the entire Trust Fee Department at the bank. It was an amazing experience. One day, I looked in the mirror and thought, I can do more. So, I took a leap of faith, left the bank, and launched my own tech company, determined to change the world.

Fast forward 30 years, and I’ve been on quite a ride. Along the way, I built and sold multiple companies, like FreeDrive (the first player in web-based storage; yes, my small claim to fame is that I am one of the founding fathers of web-based storage) and SonMedia (an Internet safety platform for parents). These ventures taught me some huge lessons about what it really means to lead and succeed. I learned that being a true leader wasn’t about me—it was about giving my team a voice, showing them empathy, and making sure they knew how much I valued them. When people feel appreciated, they go that extra mile, not just for you but for the vision they’re part of.

This journey inspired me to start Pull the Chute, my coaching venture that’s all about helping companies and individuals reach new heights. I’m on a mission to show leaders that when you invest in your people, amazing things happen. Because if you grow your people, you grow your company. My goal is to nurture today’s talent into tomorrow’s leaders, building a culture where everyone thrives.

Jeff’s Personal Mission:

My purpose is simple yet bold: to change the world for the better. People are the greatest asset in any company, and if we focus on growing and empowering each individual, we can drive meaningful change. Over the next decade, I want to make a lasting impact by helping businesses thrive and individuals succeed—one leader at a time.