Happy Clients

Success Stories


AJ knows how to help people succeed and from my perspective, he has 3 superpowers:

1 – AJ cuts straight through all of the irrelevant fears and distractions to focus on exactly what needs to be done to achieve the goal. For me, he can reframe a challenge that seems complicated and impossible and have me believe it’s simple and achievable within just a few minutes of conversation.

2 – AJ has read and retained knowledge from so many valuable books on business and success! He has synthesized all of this knowledge and is very quick to share an anecdote of a highly successful person who has experienced almost exactly what I’m going through and what they did to solve the problem or achieve the goal.

3 – AJ’s approach is a perfect blend of challenging and supportive. He is honest and direct at the same time he is encouraging and empowering. If I fail to follow through on an action, there is no judgment, an only a brief reflection and focus on a clear path forward.

AJ cares about his clients and celebrates with them through every success. If you work with AJ, you will be challenged, you will find yourself outside your comfort zone, and you will achieve goals you never thought possible.”

Leanne Lutton-Lenz
Executive Director Centre County United Way

A.J. is an elite coach that keeps me laser-focused and forward-thinking. He helps me “fold time” to be the best CEO that I can be by providing high-level insight in order to take the next steps necessary for growth. Thank you, AJ! Much appreciated!”

Kathy Grimme
CEO University Orthopedics

I have known AJ for nearly 15 years, and he is an outstanding person and businessman. Two and a half years ago, I contacted A.J. for advice, and we started a professional coaching relationship. Since working with A.J., my life has completely changed for the better. My leadership capabilities skyrocketed, and I went from an employee to a C-suite-level position. Working with Coach A.J. would be one of the best decisions of your life. It definitely was mine!”

Chief Adam Salyards
Spring Township Police Department

I am very fortunate to have engaged AJ as my leadership mentor and coach. AJ has a unique approach and unparalleled ability to communicate how to lead in the real world. In addition, he LIVES what he preaches. He is a game-changer.”

Justin Kurpeikis
President and CEO Atlas Therapy and Atlas Performance Technologies

If I had to narrow the benefits received from my conversations with A.J. they would be experience, focus, and clear examples of how to translate that into actionable items focused on improvement.

I think the biggest surprise from speaking with A.J. is that in most cases the answer or solution to whatever issue I am facing could most likely be fixed completely by focusing on the core of my business, and not using a band-aid solution of something new and shiny.

Alex Nepa
Owner/Marquee DJ, Mint DJ Events
Professional DJ performing nationwide for large venues and Fortune 500 companies
AJ is passionate and really cares about helping people to be successful. I really enjoyed our sessions together. He makes it fun and structures things so they are easily implemented from day one!
AJ helped us:
  • Improve the systematization of our sales process.
  • Streamline our marketing plan, improving our success in attracting our target market and increasing monthly revenue.
  • Create a weekly communication system for our customer service staff which helped us improve team productivity and decrease stress.
AJ provided me more than just how to improve our business. He also provided excellent advice when we had to deal with some difficult management situations.
I was able to discuss these issues with him and get solid advice regardless if I wanted to hear it or not.  “The truth hurts sometimes”.
However, AJ was willing to tell me the uncomfortable things that I needed to hear in order to make our business successful for years to come!
Jackie Oshinskie
Co-Owner/ General Manager Victory Sports & Fitness

I highly recommend AJ as a business coach to anyone seeking to achieve their goals as a CEO. As a previous client of AJ’s, I can attest to his exceptional ability to provide guidance, support, and valuable insights that have significantly impacted my success as a CEO.

When I first started working with AJ, I was struggling with several aspects of my role as a CEO. I was overwhelmed with day-to-day responsibilities and struggled to balance long-term strategic planning with the urgent demands of running a business. AJ’s coaching was instrumental in helping me find clarity, focus, and direction in my work, as well as providing me with the tools and strategies needed to achieve my goals.

One of AJ’s strengths as a coach is his ability to listen actively and ask insightful questions. Through our coaching sessions, AJ helped me gain a deeper understanding of my strengths and weaknesses as a leader, and he provided me with practical advice on how to leverage my strengths and address areas of improvement.
AJ’s support also extended beyond our coaching sessions. He was always available to answer questions and provide guidance when needed. His genuine interest in my success as a CEO and his passion for helping others achieve their goals was evident in every interaction we had.

Thanks to AJ’s coaching, I have become a more confident, focused, and effective CEO. I have a clearer vision for my business and a better understanding of the steps needed to achieve my goals. I am incredibly grateful for his guidance, and I would recommend his services to any CEO or business leader looking to take their performance to the next level.

Michael Bart
CEO, Reaching Beyond Limits Behavioral Health

AJ and I started working together in my early years as a business owner. Through AJ’s coaching, I have become more confident as a leader and have been able to quickly scale up my business. He is a master at showing you your full potential and then guiding you as you reach your goals. Having AJ as a sounding board has been crucial for my growth personally and professionally.

Lydia Shafer
Owner Lock Boutique

A.J. marshals an incredible amount of knowledge and experience relating to many challenging management situations. I found him incredibly helpful; as both a sounding board and a provider of wisdom and guidance. I know my management skills have grown significantly due to our time working together.

Craig Rose
Pastor of Howard United Methodist Church, 2023 board chair of the Centre County United Way

We had the privilege of working with AJ for several years now. From the first session, we knew we made the right choice. His expertise, passion, and dedication to our growth as leaders and success was evident from the start. It was clear that AJ had a deep understanding of the challenges that entrepreneurs face. Although we are passionate and educated in our field, we desperately needed coaching to lead our team as our business grew. AJ was instrumental in obtaining and developing this over the years.

Throughout our time together, AJ’s coaching provided us with invaluable guidance and support, helping us identify our strengths and weaknesses, and develop strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve our goals. His communication style was clear, concise, and encouraging. He was incredibly patient and understanding, even when we faced setbacks. He always challenged us to become better leaders. With his help, we were able to gain a new perspective on our business, refine our approaches, and ultimately achieve a greater level of success than we ever thought possible.

Additionally, we used AJ to coach our leadership team for the past two years. The professional growth, problem solving, and confidence they have gained has been so beneficial to them as professionals, to us as business owners, and to our business as a whole. Having AJ coach us and our leaders simultaneously provided an environment of accountability, goal clarity, and action that resulted in immediate results. It also improved the overall culture & teamwork.

Overall, we would highly recommend AJ as a business coach to anyone looking to take their business to the next level. His expertise, guidance, and support have been invaluable to us, our leadership team and our business. We are confident that AJ can help anyone achieve their goals, no matter their level of experience or industry. Thank you for everything AJ!

Amy Hartman
CEO and co-founder Reaching Beyond Limits, Robyn Ruckle COO and co-founder Reaching Beyond Limits