A Little Bit About Dr John

We All Start Somewhere.

First Belief

The power of vulnerability

Second Belief

Love as the ultimate force for change

Third Belief

Every person holds hidden potential

Hi, I’m Dr John

I am the founder of Time to Transform, and my work is devoted to one essential truth: you were not meant to live a life shaped by expectation, pressure, or survival you were meant to live a life that is true to your heart.

For many years, I lived the difference between merely getting through life and truly living it. That distinction now sits at the centre of everything I do. Transformation is not about becoming someone else, it is about remembering who you already are beneath the noise, roles, and stories you have been taught to carry.

For over 25 years, I have walked alongside people around the world, leaders, professionals, educators, and individuals at turning points in their lives, supporting them to reconnect with their hearts, rediscover their purpose, and live with authenticity, courage, and clarity.

My mission is simple, but deeply intentional: to guide you back to yourself.
To help you loosen the grip of expectations that no longer serve you, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and live in alignment with what truly matters to you.

This work is not about fixing what is broken. It is about unbinding what has been constrained. It is about creating space for honesty, compassion, and growth, and supporting you to move forward with greater ease, purpose, and presence.

If you are ready to stop surviving and start living, this is your invitation.

Let’s walk this path together, and rediscover the beauty of a life lived fully, freely, and true to your heart.

This Is My Story

At the heart of my work are three truths that have shaped my life and continue to guide every program, book, and conversation I offer. They are not theories. They are lived realities, refined through experience, challenge, and deep human connection. I have witnessed their transformative power again and again in the lives of those I’ve been honoured to walk beside.

Vulnerability Is the Gateway to Authentic Growth

I believe that real transformation begins the moment we stop hiding. So many of us learn to survive by wearing masks, performing strength, certainty, or success while quietly carrying fear, doubt, and disconnection within. I lived this way myself, until I discovered a deeper truth: growth does not happen through perfection, but through presence.

Vulnerability is not weakness. It is courage in its purest form. When we allow ourselves to be seen, fully, honestly, imperfectly, we reclaim our wholeness. Vulnerability opens the door to self-trust, deeper relationships, and a life lived with integrity. My work exists to help people step into this space safely and consciously, so they can grow not by becoming someone else, but by returning to who they truly are.

Love Is the Most Powerful Force for Change

At the centre of everything I do is love, not as sentiment, but as a way of living. Love has the power to soften what has hardened, to heal what has been wounded, and to reconnect us to what matters most. I have seen how self-compassion dissolves shame, how kindness restores dignity, and how love, when consciously chosen, reshapes lives from the inside out.

Love is not passive. It is active, brave, and transformative.
It is the force that allows people to release old patterns, forgive themselves, and step forward with clarity and purpose. In my writings: The Journey of 100 Hidden Hearts; Heart Unbound: The Ultimate 28 Day Heart Connection Challenge; Time to Transform - Living Unbound; The Unbound Organisation; The Unbound Leader; The Unbound Student and Time to Transform - Living Unbound: The Evidence Companion , I explore this truth deeply: that when the heart is honoured, life begins to align.

Every Person Holds Hidden Potential

I believe, without exception, that every human being carries untapped potential within them.
So often it lies buried beneath expectation, conditioning, and the quiet belief that we must be something other than who we are to be worthy. My own journey has been one of uncovering what was hidden, and my mission is to help others do the same.

Each person is a living canvas of possibility.
Through my work, I offer tools, practices, and spaces that allow people to gently peel back the layers, rediscover their authentic identity, and live in alignment with their heart’s deepest truth. When people reconnect with their inner wisdom, purpose stops being something they chase, it becomes something they live.

These three pillars, vulnerability, love, and the discovery of hidden potential, define who I am and how I serve. They shape every pathway, every program, and every invitation I offer.

If something here resonates with you, it is not by accident.
This is your invitation to live more honestly, love more fully, and step into the life that has been quietly waiting for you.

Transformation does not require becoming someone new.
It asks only that you remember who you have always been.

When you are ready, I will walk with you.

My Approach

My approach to transformation is grounded in authenticity, compassion, and a deep understanding of the human heart. It is not a surface-level method focused on performance, outcomes, or external success. Instead, it works at the level where lasting change truly begins - within.

What sets this work apart is the way vulnerability, love, and self-discovery are woven into a holistic, heart-centred journey. I do not ask people to push harder or become someone they are not. I invite them to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with the wisdom that has always been there.

At the foundation of my approach is vulnerability. Real growth begins when we feel safe enough to be honest with ourselves. I create supportive, grounded spaces where people and organisations can explore fear, uncertainty, and identity without judgment. In these spaces, the parts of the self that have been silenced by expectation are gently revealed, not to be fixed, but to be understood and reclaimed.

Equally central is the transformative power of love. Love is not treated here as sentiment, but as a lived practice. Self-compassion, empathy, and integrity become the forces that dissolve limiting beliefs and restore inner trust. When people learn to lead their lives from love rather than fear, their choices, relationships, and sense of purpose naturally begin to align.

Finally, my work is devoted to uncovering hidden potential. I do not offer quick solutions or temporary relief. I support people to rediscover who they are beneath conditioning and to live in alignment with their deepest values. This is the shift from surviving to thriving, from managing life to living it with clarity, connection, and meaning.

This approach is not about change for its own sake.
It is about coming home to yourself, and allowing transformation to unfold from the heart outward.

Testimonials

Let Others Inspire You.

"I had the great pleasure of experiencing Dr John’s 30-Day Heart Connection Program while participating in a coaching container I was enrolled in.

With Dr John’s compassionate and gentle guidance along with the tools he shared, I was able to tap into my heart in a way I had not experienced before.

Thank you, Dr John for your profound work, the beautiful energy you bring to it, and for making all this possible for me."

Tina M. - New York, USA

"I learnt so much in such a small amount of time and highly recommend this to anyone, and the value you will receive from being a part of his training.

Dr John was always so kind and took the time to listen and hear what the traumas were that had held me back. He held a safe place for me to feel comfortable.

I will definitely be endeavouring to continue with the valuable lessons learned."

Tracey C. - London, UK