Welcome! If you're here, it means you're ready for a for a Core Powered Life.
My Mission: Help people succeed and achieve goals in ways aligned with their core values.
My Vision: Knowing and using your core values become part of everyday life so we can work together to achieve goals and overcome challenges.
My Core Values
Courage: The ability to say who you are and what you want and then take the actions you know to do.
Curiosity: The willingness to explore even if the answers aren't clear.
Connection: Knowing who we are and helping others do the same.
As a photographer, video producer, trainer, and manager of a large retail store, I knew the importance of core values. I worked on a system to bring that theme from the background of our lives to the foreground. I started coaching people on using their core values to develop a sense of purpose.
But honestly, I made it too complicated. I used five core values, which was more than anyone could use regularly. I struggled on numerous fronts, and in 2022, I burnt out.
I realized I didn't have the energy to be anything but myself. With nothing left to offer, I started asking, "Who am I, and how can I be more of that?"
As part of that inquiry, I learned the Navy SEALs put things in sets of three because three things are easier to remember in a war zone. That made sense and sounded easier, so I let go of two core values and settled on courage, connection, and curiosity.
From that day on, my confidence, motivation, and well-being improved because I could wake up and ask, "How can I use my core values today?" I took many baby steps, which led to larger ones, and I recovered from my burnout without having to do any extra meditation, journalling, yoga, exercise, or anything else that might be related to anti-burnout efforts. Not because I was against those things but because I simply didn't have the energy.
I was so amazed by those results that I went to work to understand what had happened. Again, I initially made everything too complicated (which seems to be a theme in my life). But through many iterations, I landed on the five-step Core Values Flywheel.
Now, I train executives, leaders, coaches, and consultants on using the Core Values Flywheel to achieve goals and overcome challenges to increase their confidence, motivation, and well-being.
My message is that, given the power of your core values, when you think of a goal, the first thing to do is remind yourself of your core values and explore how to use them to achieve it. You'll always find a path forward with this approach.
I live in Reno, Nevada, with my teenage son, and I am an a skier and photographer.
You aren't the problem
In the places where you struggle, you simply don't have enough practice being yourself.
To create confidence, compassion, assertiveness, grit or determinations, the secret is being more of yourself in more places. Not trying to be something you aren't because that is exhausting.
When you a NOT being your core self, you are being something you are not which is exhausting and frustrating, and leads to isolation and burnout.
When you being your core self, your confidence, creativity, and courage increases so you connect with others to find solutions that work over time.
I help people understand...
Their Unique Strengths
3 misconceptions about our Core Selves
And how they are holding you back.
I already know (or at least I think I do)
You probably have some sense of who you are at your core but your level of clarity isn't sufficient for your goals. Your core self is like your numbers for your business. The more clarity you have, the more power you have to make positive changes.
I can be myself in some places but it's impossible in other areas. There is nothing I can do about it.
Being your core self takes practice. If you are struggling, you just aren't as good at being your core self in that area. There is nothing wrong with you but you need to practice being your core self.
Core work takes too much work.
This true if you don't have a system to use your core self. The uncertainty and overwhelm associated with asking, "who am I," goes away when you have system to clarify who you are, take action in alignment with who you are, and grow you ability to stay true to yourself in more areas of life.
I've spent the last ten years exploring the question, "who am I at my core and how can I bring more of that to my life?" I created the Core Power Framework so you can learn in minutes and hours what took me months and years.
Tell me if any of this resonates with you...
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You keep asking yourself, "Am I doing this right?" or "Will this work for me?"
It's time to put an end to the uncertainty and boost your confidence in your decisions.
You are confident in some areas of your life, but unsure in others?
Let's work on creating a consistent sense of self-assurance across all facets of your life.
You have a vision for what's possible but you struggle with making it happen.
You have what it takes, and I'm here to help you realize that.
If these situations sound familiar, you're not alone, and most importantly – you don't have to stay stuck. I've developed a unique process that has already helped numerous people build real confidence and overcome their challenges.
Working with me
Rather than focusing on tips and techniques, we focus on bringing your core self to your life.
We clarify who you are and what you want to accomplish.
We determine any doubts hindering your efforts, you learn to let them go, and then you take action.
We evaluate, celebrate, and revise your efforts so you keep moving forward and connected to your core self.
You repeat the process until your goal is achieved. You benefit from that success and knowing how to achieve it without being fake or burning out. The process works because of the power of your core self. Keep tapping into that and you will succeed.
What I live for and how I can be useful to you
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My life
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Education
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HR sphere
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My hobbies
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Coach and life coach
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My projects
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TESTIMONIALS
Client Reviews
The discussion I had with Joey opened my eyes to the notion of purpose that I never suspected was a necessity to have as a writer. We only talked for an hour but now I have a new focus and start working on a project that I have been struggling with for 6 years. I'm so excited.
Diomaye Augustin NgomActor/Writer/Educator
Working with Joey, I have gone from feeling like an "F" in many areas of my life to an "A". The idea of working from your core has been so powerful. Joey is endlessly patient and understanding - I recommend him to anyone who wants to work to improve their life.
Teresa Peters
Owner, T&K Images
Did you know the average person has thousands of thoughts every day, many of them negative? Research from the National Science Foundation suggests we experience between 12,000 and 60,000 thoughts daily, and a staggering 80% of these are negative. Psychologist Rick Hanson explains in Hardwiring Happiness that this “negativity bias” evolved as a survival mechanism. Our ancestors needed to be hyper-aware of threats, which hardwired the brain to prioritize negative stimuli.
But today, this constant stream of negativity doesn’t just protect us—it can stop us in our tracks. Negative thoughts tell us we’re not good enough, not smart enough, or that we’ll never succeed. Worse, many people feel embarrassed by these thoughts, as if successful or “good” people wouldn’t have them. It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that the mere presence of negative thoughts is proof of failure.
However, given the sheer number of negative thoughts we all have, trying to avoid or eliminate them is futile. It’s like trying to stop a literal avalanche—exhausting and impossible. The good news? You don’t need to fight them. Instead, you can learn to use them as fuel for growth, clarity, and action.
Negative thoughts don’t appear out of thin air—they have roots in multiple aspects of the human experience:
Evolutionary Development:
Our ancestors survived by being cautious and alert to potential dangers. This survival mechanism is why our brains are wired to notice and dwell on negative stimuli. In The Power of Bad, John Tierney and Roy Baumeister explain that even one negative experience can outweigh many positive ones in our minds. This bias ensured survival in dangerous environments but often works against us today.
Ancestral Trauma:
Trauma experienced by past generations can live on in our bodies. In My Grandmother’s Hands, Resmaa Menakem explores how unprocessed trauma from ancestors can manifest in physical and emotional patterns, contributing to recurring fears, doubts, and somatic reactions in their descendants.
Childhood Experiences:
Early life experiences shape our self-concept and beliefs. In The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk explains how negative experiences in childhood can create deeply ingrained patterns of self-doubt and fear that follow us into adulthood.
Modern Comparison Culture:
Social media exacerbates the problem by bombarding us with curated images of other people’s successes. This constant comparison triggers negative thoughts like, Why am I not as good as them? or What’s wrong with me?Even though these thoughts stem from unrealistic comparisons, they feel painfully real.
With all these influences, negative thoughts are inevitable. But instead of getting trapped in embarrassment or paralysis, we can turn them into opportunities for growth.
If eliminating negative thoughts is a losing battle, why not use them instead? Rather than viewing negative thoughts as obstacles, consider them as data—clues about your fears, needs, and values. By leveraging these thoughts, you can turn the avalanche into a powder day, full of fresh opportunities to carve a new path.
The Powder Day Mindset is a five-step process designed to do just that. Here’s how it transforms negative thoughts.
Celebrate Your Efforts:
Start by celebrating the fact that you’re aware of your negative thoughts. Instead of being embarrassed or ashamed, recognize that noticing the thought is the first step toward change. Celebrate your bravery in facing it head-on.
Example: If you think, “I’m not good enough to succeed,” celebrate that you care about success. That’s a sign of growth.
Declare Your Goal:
Use the negative thought as a guide to clarify what you want. If your thought says, “I’ll never be able to grow my business,” ask yourself, What does success in my business look like to me? Declare your goal in clear, actionable terms.
Explore What Is and Isn’t Working:
Negative thoughts are like trail markers, showing you areas that need attention. Instead of fighting them, get curious:
What’s triggering this thought?
What’s working in my approach, and what isn’t?
What small shift could I make to move forward?
Create a Values-Based Plan:
Align your response with your core values. If your values are courage, curiosity, and connection, ask yourself how you can tackle the thought in a way that embodies those principles.
Example: “I’ll show courage by reaching out to a mentor for advice, curiosity by trying a new approach, and connection by collaborating with a peer.”
Take Action:
The fastest way to reduce the power of a limiting belief is to act despite it. Small, value-aligned actions build confidence and momentum, proving to yourself that the thought isn’t as powerful as it seems.
Example: If the thought says, “You’re not good enough,” act by sending one email or making one call. Each action chips away at the belief.
Every time you use the Powder Day Mindset, you show yourself that negative thoughts don’t have to hold you back. They can be the catalyst for your most incredible breakthroughs. By celebrating, clarifying, exploring, planning, and acting, you transform the avalanche of negativity into a powerful force for growth.
The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become—not because you’ve eliminated negative thoughts, but because you’ve proven that you can use them to carve new paths. That’s the essence of the Powder Day Mindset: turning life’s storms into opportunities for your best ride yet.
Think of a limiting belief that’s been holding you back and take five minutes to walk through the five steps of the Powder Day Mindset:
Celebrate your awareness.
Declare your goal.
Explore what’s working and what’s not.
Create a values-based plan.
Take one small action today.
When you take that action, you are using negative thoughts to create new perspectives and momentum for your success. And the exciting thing to recognize - you wouldn't be taking that action now without the original negative thought. With the Powder Day Mindset, your negative thoughts become drivers for your success.
If you’re ready to make this process a regular part of your life and want more guidance, grab my Powder Day Mindset e-book! It’s packed with examples, exercises, and tools to help you turn negativity into momentum and carve fresh lines every day.
Email:info@joeychandler.net
Site: www.joeychandler.net
Location: Reno, NV