John Koriath is drawn to projects, people, and relationships that are
working to bring positive change to 21st century living.
John's primary focus at Pinchot and Company involves the design, development, and
deployment of networked learning communities. John employs an ecological approach
to experiential learning that brings together the tools of technology and the cultural
needs of team collaboration. He creates customized strategies for Pinchot and Company
clients that integrate onsite consulting and training efforts with the communication
and collaboration tools of the internet. The result is to produce accelerated team
collaboration and "just in time" faculty coaching that bridges geographical
distance and provides ongoing motivation, communication, and feedback.
John comes to Pinchot and Company with a diverse set of skills and experiences gathered
in his career as an educator, scientist, and therapist. For a decade he served on
the faculty of Arizona State University where he taught a broad spectrum of undergraduate
and graduate courses in the field of psychology. His research endeavors, conducted
in part as the Flinn Foundation Fellow for Cardiovascular Research, investigated
topics as diverse as neurophysiological communication between the heart and brain,
the psychological characteristics of survivors of life threatening illness, and the
impact of betrayal on the experience of self. Outside academia, John spent two decades
conducting retreat based workshops that employ experiential learning to improve health,
stimulate personal growth, and enhance spiritual awareness. He is a co-founder of
the Turtle Island Project, a non-profit organization whose programs integrate principles
of mind and body through the teachings of Native American rituals and ceremonies.
John is a student and instructor in the martial art of Aikido. He holds the rank
of nidan and employs Aikido principles thoughout his endeavors.
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