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The Sage | Returning to the Whole Self

You’ve spent years in the fire. This is where you cool, reflect, and reframe.

sage  | [sāj] noun 

A person who is profoundly wise, often through reflection and experience. Traditionally, sages are individuals who possess deep insight, sound judgment, and moral character. They are often revered in cultures for their guidance, teachings, and understanding of life.

The PE Backed CEO Lifecycle

You’ve earned your seat through decades of building, leading, and carrying weight few could understand. The climb was steep. The pressure is real.
You delivered.

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It’s Time To Focus On Your Whole Self

But along the way, other parts of life faded: faith, family, health, joy, purpose. Not because you failed but because the role often asked for everything you had.

Now you’re here. Maybe you’re still in the seat. Maybe you’ve just stepped out. Either way, you feel the shift. You’re not looking to ramp up the same way, but you’re not done either.

You’re not lost.
You’re in transition.
And you’re not alone.

This isn’t a program. It’s a path.

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The Sage journey – it’s a rhythm, not a regimen.

It’s designed for high-achieving leaders exiting intensity and looking to:

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Make peace with what’s ending

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Reconnect with who they are beneath the title
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Redesign what life looks like going forward
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Contribute without burning out again
Focus Area
Unwind
Reclaim
Reframe
Renew (optional)
What It Asks
What am I still holding that I no longer need?
What matters now that didn’t get my attention before?
What does a life of clarity, freedom, and meaning look like?
Who could benefit from my wisdom and presence?

What You Get

You won’t just get a coach.

You’ll co-create a personal path forward, customized to your season and your strengths, with space to write your next chapter – not driven by hustle, but by clarity and conviction.

A Trusted Guide – not a coach with a script, but a partner in reflection

Tools & Practices – to help you reintegrate your life, on your terms

Exclusively Curated Peer Group – also stepping out of the fire

Mentorship & Network – access to monthly topical community huddles

‘Joneses Journey’ Methodology

Our approach, featured in the award-winning book Who Are the Joneses Anyway? by ETJ Life co-founder Bob Karcher, is designed to help you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you truly want your life to be.

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Interested in seeing if you are a fit for our program?

Fill out the form below or email membership@etjlife.com, and we will be in contact with more information.

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This isn’t about what you’ll do next. It’s about who you are becoming. No milestones to chase. No dashboards to manage. Just a thoughtful arc that honors where you’ve been, and what’s possible now.