Starting in 2003 John Chiaro began “working on” small businesses as a coach and business consultant to help them drive business success while balancing their lives. As a coach to small business owners, small business leaders, family businesses, professionals and those who are self employed, John’s approach is to help his clients slow down, catch their breath, reflect and map out critical changes they need to improve their lives and business! Once he begins focusing on the client’s needs, wants and desires, he becomes their accountability partner to help them achieve their desired results.
John has over 30 years of corporate experience for companies such as Staples and Sears within both the domestic and international arenas. Throughout his corporate career John has played a key role in driving the bottom line profitability of all enterprises in which he has been involved. Additionally, John has an exceptional background in the area of developing and opening new markets, mergers & acquisitions and business turnarounds. Business disciplines that John has been involved with include:
General Management/Managing Director
- Operations
- Marketing
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Real Estate
- Human Resources
- Finance & I.T.
Significant Career Accomplishments Include:
- Senior Vice President Staples
- President Staples International
- Managing Director for Staples, UK
- President/COO Staples Communications
- Led merger and acquisition of three European businesses by a US corporation
- Founding Partner – Ward Joseph Consulting
- President – The Growth Coach
- 2013 Growth Coach of the Year – The Growth Coach
Certificates & Qualifications
- John received a BS in Business Administration from Bryant University in Smithfield, RI
- Advanced Degree from Babson College in Strategic Planning and Management in Retailing
- Certified in Strategic Mindset Process
- Certified Management Franchise Systems
- Hilton Head / Bluffton Chamber “Leadership Program”
- B.N.I. Ambassador
- President B.N.I. – Savannah