About John
John Polo believes in The Power of Possibility. & that we CAN come back.
From ANYTHING.
Through keynote speaking, coaching, books, and social media, John helps people see what’s possible — for their lives, their futures, and the relationship they have with themselves.
In January 2016, John’s world changed forever when his wife, Michelle, died of cancer.
She was just 30 years old. John was 31.
After losing the future he thought he was going to have, John found himself overwhelmed by grief and despair. But he held on long enough to find hope. Slowly, one step at a time, he rebuilt his life.
Today, John is the author of four books, host of two podcasts, and has guided clients through more than 6,000 coaching sessions. He has been featured on People.com, NBC, The Huffington Post, Yahoo, Fox and more.
Despite living with social anxiety, John’s favorite part of his career is public speaking.
“I used to feel like I was going to throw up before a speech. Now I still get nervous — but more than anything, I just want the mic because I know my work can change lives.”
Outside of work, John loves spending time with his fiancée, Ali, their crazy dog Archie, and his stepdaughter Emma, who he has loved as his own since she became part of his life in 2011. He also enjoys sitting in the sun, kicking MS’s ass, and making people (mostly himself) laugh.
“Healing isn't about pretending it didn't happen. It's about being honest about what you've been through, recognizing how far you've come and believing your story is not over yet. My mission is to help people believe in themselves, this thing we call life AND - the Power of Possibility.”
Meet Michelle and John