Who is JP?
JP Van Steerteghem is a business and executive coach who excels in fields like consulting, business development, management, leadership, sales, digital transformation, and customer service. Prior to joining FocalPoint, JP had his most significant impact at Cisco Systems Inc., which offers an industry-leading portfolio of technology innovations to securely connect industries and communities. JP was the Sr Director of Systems Engineering, Data Center Sales, and he executed a DC solution strategy in support of $7B+ revenue across Cisco’s Data Center portfolio while developing a strategy for the emerging online service provider market.
Why did JP make a career change?
JP made a career change to become a business owner and coach because he wants to use his 30+ years of experience in technical sales and management to help other businesses. He believes that his more than three decades of experience help him bring valuable insights to others.
Why will JP make a great business coach?
JP believes he will be a great business coach because of his listening skills, analytic thinking, and process-oriented approach.
In his own words, here’s what JP said about why he chose to join FocalPoint.
“I chose to join FocalPoint because of its proven coaching process, strong support infrastructure, and community of coaches.”
Originally from Belgium, JP graduated from the Industriele Hoge School Antwerpen. He migrated to the US where he met his wife of 32 years. They have three grown-up kids—two girls and a boy. JP enjoys outdoor activities and likes reading a good book.