Josh Thompson Persuad

Coaching Leader

Josh brings a background in coaching, learning design, and strategic innovation to their role at Work-Self. With experience spanning trend research at Trend Hunter, marketing operations, and learning product development at LIONS, and founding their own coaching practice, Kindred Coaching, they approach career transformation with both breadth and depth. Josh holds a BA from Western University with an Honours Specialisation in Creative Writing and English Language and Literature, alongside a Major in Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities.

With a deep commitment to emotional intelligence, curiosity, and intuitive design, Josh works to ensure the platform reflects not just functionality, but humanity. Their coaching style is grounded in exploration, deep listening, and practical insight helping people better understand themselves and move forward with intention.

At Work-Self, they’re focused on building tools that feel as supportive as they are smart. They’re creating space for meaningful self-development and empowering users to navigate their growth with confidence. Josh champions a vision of technology that’s not only efficient, but emotionally intelligent shaping Work-Self as a platform that meets people where they are while guiding them to where they want to go.