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.
OUR PURPOSE
We Aspire to Inspire Greatness! We transform the lives of young men so that they can be more, give more and have more.
OUR VISION
We are a comprehensive human transformation company committed to developing ambitious young men so that they can impact the world in a positive way. By providing world class value in service to our clients and each other we achieve amazing results for the people we serve.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide customized and versatile support for young men so they achieve their goals faster than they could on their own. We stand firmly in the vision of our clients to help them overcome barriers to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities. Our methods of coaching, consulting, training and speaking provide custom and versatile support for our clients so that they realize their full potential to be more, do more and have more.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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.
BOLD – We are people first. We show up as we are, we accept people where they are and care enough to be brutally honest with our clients and each other in pursuit of being our best selves.
COMPASSION – We meet others on their own terms and encourage the heart.
EXCELLENCE – We are vigilant in our fulfillment of purpose, commitment to mastery, and achievement of exceptional results, the act of living up to one’s full potential.
Origin
Founded by master coach, 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
Meet Greg Pestinger
Lead Transformation Officer and Founder – Certified Master Performance and Executive Coach
I’ve coached executives, entrepreneurs, and young leaders for over 30 years. But my passion is helping young men realize their talent and find purpose early—so they don’t waste years drifting.
Credentials and Certifications:
MBA, Organizational Leadership, Masters, Human Development, Certified Master Business, Executive and Human Performance Coach. I am also a veracious reader, have facilitated numerous trainings and hold many certifications. Most importantly, I have spend tens of thousands of hours mentoring, coaching and training young men through my volunteer work with young adult programs in higher education, fraternity and sorority life, student affairs and through Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Author and Speaker “The Road to Purpose”
Meet 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.
Credentials and Certifications
National Council on Strength & Fitness – NCSF, Certified Personal Trainer (NCCPT-CPT), NASM-Personal Training Certification, ICF Associate Coaching Certification, TTI DISC/ EQ Cetification.
Meet Ryan Ware
Business Development and Founder – Certified Performance Coach
Ryan Ware is a student of International Business and Personal Finance. 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.
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.
The Kykeon Coaching Method
Our simple 4-step model will help you find: 1. Clarity – Discover what matters and where you’re going, 2. Discipline – build habits and structure, 3. Confidence – develop real skills and resilience. 4. Leadership – become a man that others respect and follow.
We invite you to visit our coaching pages to pick the program that is right for you, 1-on-1 private, small group and retreats.
