About Anthony V. Johson

🏆 Global Leadership Award

Awarded by I Change Nations (April 23, 2016)

“For exemplary leadership to empower all of mankind.”

Anthony V. Johnson: From Warrior to Guide

In 2016, I received the Global Leadership Award from I Change Nations for “exemplary leadership to empower all of mankind.”
It wasn’t the award that shaped me — it was the mission behind it:

➡️ serve people
➡️ elevate them
➡️ and give them the tools to rise stronger than before

That mission has defined every chapter of my life.

🔵 A Life Built on Reinvention

My path has been anything but ordinary:

  • U.S. Army Infantry Squad Leader
  • Professional musician, performing in Europe and San Francisco
  • Senior Health Physics Technician in nuclear safety
  • Trial Lawyer for 27 years, handling thousands of cases
  • Author, martial artist, pilot, scuba diver, traveler, and creator

Each chapter demanded reinvention.
Each chapter forged new strengths.
Each chapter prepared me for my mission today:

👉 Helping men over 35 reclaim their purpose, rebuild their confidence, and rise into the men they were meant to become.

🪖 Military Leadership: Forged Under Pressure

At 17, I enlisted.
I was appointed Squad Leader in Basic Training, Advanced Infantry Training, and with the 4th Infantry Division.

  • Earned the Expert Infantryman’s Badge (EIB)

  • Graduated Combat Leader’s School (Camp Red Devil)

  • Served in the U.S. Army Mounted Color Guard & Drill Team

The Army taught me:
👉 lead with purpose
👉 stay calm under pressure
👉 finish the mission

Lessons I now instill in my clients.

🎷 Music & Creativity: Learning to Perform When It Matters

  • I toured as a drummer in Europe and San Francisco, performing with big bands, theater productions, recording acts, and elite groups in multiple genres.

    On stage, I learned:

    • Discipline

    • Precision

    • Identity

    • And the courage to show up unapologetically

    All essential skills for any man entering a new chapter.

☢️Nuclear Safety & High-Stakes Leadership

    • As a Senior Health Physics Technician, I managed:

      • Radiation safety

      • Emergency response

      • Environmental compliance

      • High-risk problem-solving

      It sharpened a mindset that my clients value deeply:
      Think clearly. Act decisively. Lead yourself first.

⚖️ Law & Advocacy: Strength in the Storm

  • I earned my B.A. in English (3.9 GPA in the major) and continued to Loyola University School of Law, earning Moot Court honors.

    As a Trial Lawyer:

    • I represented clients in major felony jury trials while a third year law student (murder, armed robbery, and more)

    • Handled thousands of cases across 40+ courts

    • Guided people through some of the hardest moments of their lives

    That experience taught me how to:
    👉 cut through confusion
    👉 restore confidence
    👉 and help men regain control of their story

The Truth: I Was Always a Coach

Across every career — military, music, nuclear, martial arts, and law — a single pattern was always there:

I was mentoring.
I was guiding.
I was helping men rise.

Coaching wasn’t a career change.
It was a calling.

Today, I help men over 35:

  • Reconnect with who they truly are
  • Rebuild confidence after burnout or crisis
  • Rediscover purpose
  • And launch the strongest chapter of their lives

**If You’re a Man Over 35 and You Feel Lost…

You’re Not Alone — And You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone**

You’ve carried responsibilities your whole life…
Now it’s time to reclaim your purpose.

Let’s build the clarity, direction, and confidence you need for your next mission.


 

Where It All Began

I grew up on military grounds — born at Fort Benning — raised in an atmosphere of discipline, leadership, and mission.

My father was a military flight instructor, a fixed-wing and helicopter pilot.
He taught me courage, commitment, and resilience — lessons I still teach today.
He was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in 2005.

At age 7, a single moment in Paris changed me forever:
I saw a drummer in a jazz café, locked eyes with him, and from that moment, music grabbed me.
By age 14, I was performing in nightclubs — learning presence, pressure, and performance under fire.

Even back then… I was being shaped for a mission larger than myself.

Anthony V Johnson

Beyond Work: The Man Behind the Mission

  • Competitive martial artist & instructor (1st and 2nd place finishes)

  • Pilot & scuba diver

  • World traveler and YouTuber (16K+ subscribers in 12 months)

  • Published author

  • Inventor, currently developing new innovations

  • Content Creator

Life is short.
You don’t get to repeat it.
So you maximize every gift God gives you — and you refuse to leave any chapter unlived.


My Philosophy

You never want to look back and say:

“I wish I would have…”

Every man has a mission.
Every man has a next chapter.
And every man can rise again — with the right structure, guidance, and strategy.


What I Offer

1-on-1 Reinvention Coaching

For men over 35 who are:

  • Burned out
  • Lost in transition
  • Questioning their direction
  • Unsure of their identity
  • Ready for a fresh start
  • You’ll gain:
  • A clear reinvention blueprint
  • Confidence and momentum
  • Accountability and structure
  • Strategic action that creates transformation

Speaking & Group Programs

I train and speak at events — live and virtual — where I teach men how to break past their limitations and rebuild their lives from the inside out.

These programs give you:

  • Mental clarity
  • Identity alignment
  • Skill building
  • Goal-setting and execution systems

Ready to Start Your Reinvention?

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