Coaching and mentoring by John Pendal
“John is a very approachable man who inspires confidence. I felt happy talking to him about my problems and felt happier each time we completed a session. I would definitely recommend him” - Dave, Suffolk
Kink mentoring and life coaching is now available from BDSM educator and former International Mr Leather, John Pendal - either as video calls to individuals and relationship groups, or workshops to larger numbers. (A list of workshops available can be found here.)
John has 17 years experience teaching BDSM workshops around the world. His life coaching practice helps people who feel like outsiders with any area of their life, both personal and professional. There is nothing wrong with being an outsider, but there might be other areas of your life where you are dissatisfied, and want to talk them over with someone who "gets you".
John is relatable rather than aspirational. During his life John has experienced negative thoughts, gay conversion therapy, coeliac disease, back surgery and identifies as autistic. He has also become the only British winner of the “International Mr Leather” contest in Chicago and had a ten year career as a stand-up comedian which has taken him around the world.
He wants to help other people, especially those who feel like an outsider. You may feel that way because of your gender or sexuality, neurodiversity, health diagnosis or just a feeling of "not fitting in". John will listen and ask questions in total confidence and without judgement.
Coaching can help with all areas of your life: both professional and personal. John has helped his clients to discover who they are, what their passions are, find their voice, achieve goals, accept themselves, be happier and change their lives.
If you would like to discuss working with John please get in touch using the form at www.leatherlondonguide.com/contact-me.html
John has 17 years experience teaching BDSM workshops around the world. His life coaching practice helps people who feel like outsiders with any area of their life, both personal and professional. There is nothing wrong with being an outsider, but there might be other areas of your life where you are dissatisfied, and want to talk them over with someone who "gets you".
John is relatable rather than aspirational. During his life John has experienced negative thoughts, gay conversion therapy, coeliac disease, back surgery and identifies as autistic. He has also become the only British winner of the “International Mr Leather” contest in Chicago and had a ten year career as a stand-up comedian which has taken him around the world.
He wants to help other people, especially those who feel like an outsider. You may feel that way because of your gender or sexuality, neurodiversity, health diagnosis or just a feeling of "not fitting in". John will listen and ask questions in total confidence and without judgement.
Coaching can help with all areas of your life: both professional and personal. John has helped his clients to discover who they are, what their passions are, find their voice, achieve goals, accept themselves, be happier and change their lives.
If you would like to discuss working with John please get in touch using the form at www.leatherlondonguide.com/contact-me.html
"John Pendal is an awesome presenter!" - Midori
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Coaching takes place over instant messenger, audio or video calls, so you can be calling from anywhere in the world. You need to be sitting somewhere quiet and private where you can think and speak without being overheard. You are welcome to wear dark glasses during calls, have the camera turned off, switch to text chat or anything else that will make you feel more comfortable.
We start with a free call to get to know one another. If you wish to continue we will discuss the best way forward for you (number of calls, duration, dates and times) and sign a coaching agreement. You can cancel the coaching at any time, but will need to give 24 hours' notice before our next session or that fee is due.
This is not a sexual service and sessions are client led.
QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
Accredited coach with Animas Centre for Coaching
Associate coach with Thriving Autistic
Member of the Gay Coaches Alliance
CONFIDENTIALITY
John will need to store your phone number or email electronically to set up the calls. He will also ask if he can take hand-written notes during the calls without using your name. John won't divulge to anyone that you are being coached or anything you've shared. If you meet socially he won't make reference to your calls. (He's happy for you to tell other people if you want to make a referral.)
(Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office for data protection. John has passed checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service in Feb 2021 and the Irish Vetting Service in June 2021 and can send proof on request.)
For more information check out John's life coaching website at www.johnpendal.com
Coaching takes place over instant messenger, audio or video calls, so you can be calling from anywhere in the world. You need to be sitting somewhere quiet and private where you can think and speak without being overheard. You are welcome to wear dark glasses during calls, have the camera turned off, switch to text chat or anything else that will make you feel more comfortable.
We start with a free call to get to know one another. If you wish to continue we will discuss the best way forward for you (number of calls, duration, dates and times) and sign a coaching agreement. You can cancel the coaching at any time, but will need to give 24 hours' notice before our next session or that fee is due.
This is not a sexual service and sessions are client led.
QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
Accredited coach with Animas Centre for Coaching
Associate coach with Thriving Autistic
Member of the Gay Coaches Alliance
CONFIDENTIALITY
John will need to store your phone number or email electronically to set up the calls. He will also ask if he can take hand-written notes during the calls without using your name. John won't divulge to anyone that you are being coached or anything you've shared. If you meet socially he won't make reference to your calls. (He's happy for you to tell other people if you want to make a referral.)
(Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office for data protection. John has passed checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service in Feb 2021 and the Irish Vetting Service in June 2021 and can send proof on request.)
For more information check out John's life coaching website at www.johnpendal.com
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TESTIMONIALS
"I was skeptical at first and not sure what to expect. Within the first session with John, I could see a path forming ahead for things which I'd been going in circles over for years" - David, London
"John is an excellent listener - he will take his time getting to know you and your interests, give you a combination of things to think about, point you to references and resources in the gay/kink world, and provide practical advice about how to start or restart a life in kink." - Anthony
"John is so very kind and understanding. He creates a safe, non-judgemental space for me to feel completely relaxed and heard. I'm so grateful to have met John and to him for helping me find a way to move forward in a positive and proactive way. Thank you John, my compass was broken and you've helped me fix it." - Ms Jones
"I was skeptical at first and not sure what to expect. Within the first session with John, I could see a path forming ahead for things which I'd been going in circles over for years" - David, London
"John is an excellent listener - he will take his time getting to know you and your interests, give you a combination of things to think about, point you to references and resources in the gay/kink world, and provide practical advice about how to start or restart a life in kink." - Anthony
"John is so very kind and understanding. He creates a safe, non-judgemental space for me to feel completely relaxed and heard. I'm so grateful to have met John and to him for helping me find a way to move forward in a positive and proactive way. Thank you John, my compass was broken and you've helped me fix it." - Ms Jones
RESOURCES
John has created a model to describe BDSM sexuality, which can help people to analyse the kind of scenes they are looking for. You can read about the model here.
From 2003-2005 John wrote an advice column, and some of the answers related to kink. There's a list of the columns here.
Greenery Press have also published a range of pocket guides to various forms of BDSM (www.greenerypress.com/toybag-guides---a-workshop/) - available from many online booksellers.
John has created a model to describe BDSM sexuality, which can help people to analyse the kind of scenes they are looking for. You can read about the model here.
From 2003-2005 John wrote an advice column, and some of the answers related to kink. There's a list of the columns here.
Greenery Press have also published a range of pocket guides to various forms of BDSM (www.greenerypress.com/toybag-guides---a-workshop/) - available from many online booksellers.
"Thanks for the workshop you did online today. My partner was on the call and it gave us a great opportunity to talk about our own desires and boundaries! Thank you." - Rob, Melbourne
BIO
John is a cisgender gay man (pronouns he/ him). In 2003 he became the 25th person to win the annual International Mr Leather contest in Chicago. Since then he has travelled extensively teaching BDSM workshops around the world, including at Beyond Leather in Fort Lauderdale, Down an Dirty in Melbourne, Edgeplay Scotland in Edinburgh, HunCon in Budapest, Inferno, Kinkferansen in Oslo, Leather Camp in Wichita, the London Alternative Market, Lupercalia in Canada, Minnesota Leather Pride, Mr Leatherman Toronto, Palm Springs Leather Pride, Rome BDSM Conference, SINSations in Leather, SM Bergen in Norway, Spring in the South in Atlanta, Tribal Fire in Oklahoma, and Thunder in the Mountains in Denver (every year from 2007 to 2017).
For John's full leather bio please check out www.leatherlondonguide.com/profile.html
John is a cisgender gay man (pronouns he/ him). In 2003 he became the 25th person to win the annual International Mr Leather contest in Chicago. Since then he has travelled extensively teaching BDSM workshops around the world, including at Beyond Leather in Fort Lauderdale, Down an Dirty in Melbourne, Edgeplay Scotland in Edinburgh, HunCon in Budapest, Inferno, Kinkferansen in Oslo, Leather Camp in Wichita, the London Alternative Market, Lupercalia in Canada, Minnesota Leather Pride, Mr Leatherman Toronto, Palm Springs Leather Pride, Rome BDSM Conference, SINSations in Leather, SM Bergen in Norway, Spring in the South in Atlanta, Tribal Fire in Oklahoma, and Thunder in the Mountains in Denver (every year from 2007 to 2017).
For John's full leather bio please check out www.leatherlondonguide.com/profile.html
Page updated 26 July 2021
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You are welcome to link to any page of this site but text must not be reprinted without permission from the author.
