Ignore Your Dreams or Live Them.
In an uncertain world, we have one primary goal: to offer the right insights, guidance, and support to help you discover your best self. We’re vigilant in our fulfillment of purpose, commitment to mastery, and achievement of exceptional results. Everyone deserves an opportunity to live up to their full potential, including you.
MISSION / ETHOS
Our mission as coaches is to provide customized and versatile support for young adults so they achieve their goals faster than they could on their own. Through this work, we change the world for our clients, families, and communities.
We bring an ethos of boldness, compassion, and excellence to every aspect of our coaching philosophy, from initial assessments to exercises and insights to support and guidance, no matter who we’re working with or where they are in their personal growth journeys.
Origin
Founded by master trainer and high-performance expert Greg Pestinger, Kykeon grew from Greg’s deep commitment to helping young people realize their full potential in order to impact the world in a positive way. This ripple effect of fulfillment and purpose forms the backbone of every assessment, insight, strategy, and guidance across Kykeon’s coaching programs and services.
Meet the Team
Greg Pestinger
Lead Vision Officer and Founder – Certified Performance and Executive Coach
Greg Pestinger is a performance coach, experienced trainer, mentor, author, and speaker who works with high-performing young adults and business leaders to identify their authentic selves, build their unique brand, identify their passions, and lead a life of meaning and purpose. He utilizes simple tools and strategies and offers insights and support to help individuals realize their full potential more quickly than they could on their own.
Ryan Ware
Business Development and Founder – Certified Performance Coach
Ryan Ware is a student of International Business. Ryan believes in the application of knowledge to improve achievable results for personal success. A practical leader, Ryan has led 100-member organizations and facilitated numerous workshops and speaking events. Ryan stays active by running and lifting, and he feels the most free when exploring nature on long hikes or when participating in exhilarating activities like skydiving. The beauty of nature, the thrill of adventure, and the love of family and friends inspire his actions and drive him toward continuous improvement.
Jonathan Salmen
Content Development Specialist and Founder – Certified Performance Coach
Jonathan Salmen is a student of psychology and philosophy, though he would say he is a student of life. He has a unique charisma for sharing ideas, ancient and contemporary alike, and is set on forging a compassionate way forward for his clients. Jon believes he can make the world a better place one conversation, one meaningful connection at a time, accelerating initiatives that make a difference in the lives of others.
Ian Pitt
Content Marketing Specialist
Ian Pitt is a Marketing student with minors in both Finance and Economics. Ian is passionate about content creation; generating tangible products from inspiration gathered through friends, family, and various life experiences. Ian believes in discovering commonalities—bridging gaps between diverse individuals through a process of dialogue and trust. When he is not working, Ian finds peace in fashion, art, and classical novels as an outlet of creative expression.
Giving Back
What We Get out of Our Communities Depends on What We Put into Them
We’re deeply committed to bettering the lives of young people in our world today. Our team gives back to a multitude of organizations locally and nationally, and we possess an especially strong interest in initiatives around mental health awareness and support. Our business is built on helping individuals discover a truer sense of self and develop a personal mindfulness practice, and our philanthropic initiatives reflect this as well.
Here at Kykeon Coaching, we donate resources to the following organizations:
- Pestinger Mental Health and Resiliency with University of Louisville Counseling Center
- SigEp Education Foundation
- SigEp Mental Health Task Force
- Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL)
Coaching Services / Resources
Learn more about the support and insights we can offer through our 1:1 personal coaching, group programs and workshops, guided experiences, assessments, and resources to help you clarify your vision and purpose.
