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Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Purpose and Power

At Aiki Guiding, we believe leadership isn’t just about strategies—it’s about personal transformation. We guide leaders like you through the most profound challenges of leadership, helping you unlock deeper purpose, resilience, and influence.

Our approach blends the grit of a Navy SEAL, the strategic mindset of an entrepreneur, and the wisdom of mindful leadership, all rooted in the principles of Aikido—harmony, redirection, and presence.

We exist to help leaders move beyond the surface—to tap into the kind of strength that transforms teams, cultures, and entire organizations.

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Meet Curt Cronin – Founder

I’ve always been fascinated by heroes—the way they rise against impossible odds to create impact beyond themselves. Whether it’s Superman and Lois Lane, the Avengers, or the brotherhood I experienced as a Navy SEAL, I’ve seen firsthand how teams, not just individuals, create extraordinary results.

Growing up in a small farm town in the Midwest, I could never have imagined the epic leadership journey I would experience—from graduating fifth in my class at the Naval Academy, to serving 17 years as a Navy SEAL with 13 deployments, leading the nation’s premier assault force in combat zones, and later guiding peak performers in the NFL, Fortune 500 executives, and cultural entrepreneurs.

Along the way, I’ve earned two Bronze Stars for valor and multiple service medals. But my proudest role? Being a husband to my wife, Julia, and a father to our four children. I’ve learned that true leadership happens not just in the boardroom but in every corner of life where people rely on you.

The greatest lesson I’ve learned? Leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about who you become in the process. And often, the perfect guide appears at the moment you need it most.

 

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  • The Navy SEALs: Over 20 years as a SEAL, including 13 deployments and leading elite units in combat zones, transforming them into forces of resilience and ingenuity.

  • Diplomatic Leadership: Bridging divides during high-stakes negotiations in the Middle East.

  • Entrepreneurial Impact: Founding and leading organizations that pioneer innovative solutions in leadership, private equity, and technology.

  • Lifelong Learning: Graduating fifth in his class at the U.S. Naval Academy and earning an MBA from NYU Stern, LSE, and HEC Paris.

Why We’re Different – The Aiki Approach

Most leadership coaching stops at tactics. Aiki Guiding goes deeper.

Our Five-Phase Process Unlocks Breakthrough Results:

  1. Expanded Awareness: Awareness begins the Curative Process.
  2. Embodied Connection: Mind, Body, Spirit Integration.
  3. Centered Wisdom: Embodied non-linear knowledge in motion.
  4. Integrated Transformation: Holistic limitless sustainable growth.
  5. Legacy: Intergenerational Grace and Impact.

This process draws on the principles of Aikido, a martial art built on harmony and redirecting energy, not resisting it. It’s about leading with power and presence—strength and empathy.

Meet Aiki President, Ann Barbour

Ann Barbour – Empowering Leaders to Lead Authentically and Impactfully
I guide individuals, families, and leadership teams to break free from limiting patterns, uncover their authentic selves, and lead with resilience and inclusivity. Through mindfulness and courageous authenticity, we create meaningful impact that ripples through lives and communities.

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Our Core Values

  • Energetic Presence: Shift energy to foster positivity and collaboration.
  • Purposeful Leadership: Guide your team toward bold possibilities by tapping into collective wisdom.
  • Holistic Growth: See challenges as gateways for deeper transformation.
  • Curiosity & Exploration: Embrace the unknown as a catalyst for personal growth.
  • Integration & Unity: Draw wisdom from diverse experiences to create sustainable impact.

Meet Aiki Guide, Antonio Gonzalez

I help individuals overcome the unconscious animosity that holds them back, allowing them to move forward, embrace love, and cultivate greater prosperity and power in their everyday lives.

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Who Will Be Your Guide?

During your Discovery Call, we’ll take the time to understand your unique leadership challenges, growth goals, and current stage of development. Based on this conversation, we will match you with the most qualified guide from our expert team—someone who specializes in your specific needs and leadership journey.

Our guides are more than just coaches—they are experienced mentors trained in energetic wisdom, purposeful leadership, and transformational growth strategies. Each guide is committed to helping you expand your capacity, overcome internal barriers, and create lasting impact in your life and leadership.

You won’t be randomly assigned. Our personalized matching process ensures you work with someone uniquely equipped to help you succeed.

Your Next Step:

 

  1. Schedule Your Discovery Call. Share your availability and expect a response within 24 hours.
  2. Experience Our Process. In 30 minutes, we’ll guide you through a personalized assessment and explore how our coaching fits your goals.
  3. Transform Your Leadership. If it’s the right fit, we’ll begin the journey together.
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You’re Closer Than You Think.

Break free from surface-level leadership coaching and start your transformation today.

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