About J. A.

I’m J. A. Plosker, and I’m a coach, trainer, speaker, teacher, author, and entrepreneur.

But if I’m being honest, I’m also a person who’s experienced intense stress, crushing anxiety, imposter syndrome, and severe self-doubt that almost brought my dreams – and my life – to a halt.

It’s my (over 30-year) journey of self-discovery and personal growth – and the teachers I met, the books I read, and the experiences I had along the way – that propped me up, helped me build a strong foundation, and fueled my passion to help others on their journey.

Those experiences helped me overcome my limits day by day to do the things I’ve felt called to do in this life:

  • As an entrepreneur, I’ve started three businesses, including a publishing imprint, a coaching practice, and an instructional design and training business
  • As a teacher and speaker, I’ve trained hundreds of people on the power of mindfulness, meditation, and ancient wisdom, and given many talks (including TEDx) on the power of personal growth and self-discovery
  • As a multi-award-winning author of books on personal and spiritual growth and self-discovery, I’ve tried to bring lofty wisdom down from the clouds into everyday life where, hopefully, readers can use it to make leaps and shifts in their own lives
  • As a podcaster and interviewer, I bring out the stories that make lives shine, and hopefully help to inspire listeners (and viewers) to pursue their dreams
  • As a college instructor, I stepped into university classrooms and led deep discussions into ancient wisdom and spent hours with students examining ways to integrate “old” knowledge into modern life
  • As a social work counselor, I worked with people struggling with mental health and addiction issues; it was fulfilling work that taught me a lot about myself, as well as the power of healing and perseverance

I’ve come to embrace my life as an INFJ and empath, and proudly use these to connect with others – holding space as their stories unfold.

As I’ve walked my path, I’ve come to realize in a very real and profound way that life presents and proceeds differently for all of us – and what might be right for one person may not be a fit for another. And whether I’m helping authors, entrepreneurs, healers, or any other individual, I’m very mindful that we know our own answers, and sometimes, we just need a little help to see the bigger picture to put that innate wisdom to work out there in the world.

And that’s why I do what I do and create the content I create. Feel free to browse here. No pressure. No time limits. There’s lots to see!

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope we can connect soon!