As a Strategic advisor and Leadership Coach, John Fletcher is a Healthcare innovator and experienced leader based in Seattle, Washington. His experience includes over 30 years in executive leadership with Providence Health & Services at the operational and strategic levels in Oregon, Montana, Washington and California. John understands the economic and political pressure of the “C” suite, having served 8 years as a regional Chief Executive overseeing a $2 Billion operation with 9 hospitals and over 21,000 employees. He also understands that to be successful, trust, empathy and self-awareness are every bit as important as financial, marketing and business strategy.
Called upon to develop, launch, and integrate new and profitable service models in response to glacial shifts in Healthcare funding and access, John’s vision, relational integrity, and integrated view of service and business now guide his work with current and emerging Healthcare Executives, Physicians and Boards. His Coaching and Consulting expertise is centered in strategic, collaborative and rational approaches to executive development and success. John is respected for his professionalism, ability to build strong personal relationships and his commitment to helping others learn, develop and realize their full leadership potential.
A certified coach by the Hudson Institute for Coaching and the International Coaching Federation, John is also a Fellow in both the American College of Healthcare Executives and The Harvard Institute of Coaching. He is a KRH licensed consultant and certified in Hogan Assessments. John holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Portland State University in Oregon and a Bachelor Degree from the University of Nebraska.
John and his wife Anne have two daughters who also live in the Pacific Northwest. Most recently they have new grandson, Jack, who is the joy of the family. When John is not working he is enjoying the outdoors while fly-fishing, skiing, golfing or hiking. He continues to be grounded in the mission of healthcare for the poor and vulnerable and is actively involved with various not for profit organizations in the Northwest.