Author • Speaker • Podcast Guest • Coach
Gene Jochen: Author, Keynote Speaker & Corporate Coach
Turning the discipline of 100 marathons into practical tools for leaders who refuse to settle.
About Gene
100 Marathons. 10+ Ironman Races. One Mission.
Gene Jochen has crossed 100 marathon finish lines. He has completed 10+ Ironman triathlons. He has spent more than 20 years in leadership, talent management, and sales training consulting across North America.
He wrote it all down in One Step Forward: 100 Life Lessons from 100 Marathons, a book that translates the grit of endurance racing into tools that leaders, athletes, and professionals can use to build resilience, sustain momentum, and stop settling for less than they are capable of becoming.
As a keynote speaker and corporate coach, Gene brings the same message to stages, boardrooms, and team workshops: high performance is not a sprint. It is a series of intentional steps through pressure, fatigue, and the moments when the finish line feels impossibly far away.
100+
Marathons
10+
Ironman Races
20+
Years Coaching
The Book
One Step Forward: 100 Life Lessons from 100 Marathons
Becoming Who You're Meant to Be
New Book
One Step Forward
100 Life Lessons from 100 Marathons
– Becoming Who You're Meant to Be
Available in Paperback, Hardcover, and Digital formats.
“Gene captures the essence of the rewards of individual athletic pursuits. I strongly recommend this for any endurance athlete and anyone who struggles with the discipline to take that one more step forward.”
Gene's book distills decades of endurance into 100 actionable lessons for anyone chasing a long-term goal. Written for leaders, health-conscious professionals, teams under pressure, and anyone facing burnout.
Keynote Speaking
Keynote Speaking for Corporate Events, Conferences & Retreats
Gene helps audiences think differently about endurance, change, and what it takes to finish strong.
Marathon Mindset & Motion
How to build the mental endurance required for sustained high performance. Practical tools for managing fatigue, staying focused under stress, and turning discomfort into forward momentum.
Mastering the Long Game in Business and Life
Turning discipline into sustained competitive advantage. A framework for playing the long game when everyone around you is sprinting.
Corporate Coaching
Corporate Coaching That Builds Sustainable Performance
With 20+ years in leadership, talent management, and sales training consulting, Gene delivers targeted coaching that strengthens team alignment and performance without the burnout.
From executive coaching to sales team alignment to full-day team workshops, every engagement equips your people to execute with clarity, resilience, and momentum they can sustain.
Performer Principles
Scale sales and productivity through sustainable leadership systems.
Coach, Not Critic
Silence self-doubt to retain top talent and maintain focus under pressure.
Pivot Playbook
Convert market challenges into sales momentum and strategic alignment.
Team Workshops
Half-day and full-day interactive experiences for teams that need more than a pep talk.
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
“Gene captures the essence of the rewards of individual athletic pursuits. It is about being. It is about becoming. His 100 lessons alone are worth the read. I strongly recommend this for any endurance athlete and anyone who struggles with the discipline to take that one more step forward.”
“Having logged countless miles with Gene, I have seen firsthand the relentless discipline he describes in these pages. Gene's 100 lessons serve as a powerful reminder that the most significant victories are won one step at a time, supported by a community that refuses to let you quit.”
“Feeling stagnant in your life or career? This compelling read offers transformation through real-world lessons tailored to high achievers. Gene delivers 'aha' moments that translate directly to your work and personal growth.”
The most important step you will ever take isn't the first one or the last — it's the one you are about to take right now.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you want to bring Gene to your next event, strengthen your team with coaching, or grab a copy of One Step Forward, the next step starts here.