Work With Executive Leadership Coach Geo K. Hunter
Meet Geo K. Hunter the preferred coach of Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Top Ranked Coach Peter Bregman. As an Executive Leadership Coach at Breakaway Peak, Hunter’s purpose is to guide leaders to reach their peak performance.
Credentials:
- Certified Executive Coach (25 Years Experience)
- Mediator & Conflict Resolution Specialist
- Microsoft Certified AI Transformation Leader
- Documentarian (PBS, Prime)
- Background in Healthcare Research & Administration
Hunter’s innovative style of conflict resolution was featured in the PBS documentary Sakura & Pearls: Healing from WWII where he mediated a meeting between Hiroshima Atomic Bomb survivors and US Pearl Harbor Survivors. Hunter also directed the docuseries Life Listens about coaches serving as mentors to disadvantaged teens. Whether navigating volatile organizational restructuring, resolving the conflicts that come with rapid change, or strategizing how to adapt in the Era of AI, Geo K. Hunter provides the clarity, strategy, and support you need to thrive.
Executive Summary
Geo K. Hunter is a multi-lingual (English, Spanish, Japanese), international Executive Leadership Coach, PBS Documentarian, Cornell-Certified Conflict Resolution Specialist, and Microsoft Certified AI Transformation Leader with over 25 years of coaching experience.
His unique leadership approach fuses Conscious Leadership with Transformational Conflict Resolution, viewing each challenge and every clash as an opportunity to grow. His international clients include C-Suite executives, enterprise companies, nonprofit directors, visionary founders, and entrepreneurs from the Americas, Europe and Asia. Offering sessions in English and Spanish, Hunter bridges human behavior expertise with AI-driven digital legacy strategies to help leaders command Executive Presence, mediate Generational Divides in leadership succession, and navigate change management in the era of AI.
Hunter earned his Bachelors of Science and his Certificate in Conflict Resolution at Cornell University and completed his 40-hour basic mediation training through the A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center at the University of Houston Law Center.
Endorsements
- “Working with George is a transformational experience that cuts straight through surface-level tactics to unlock true presence and authentic leadership. He possesses an uncanny ability to see past the high-stakes busyness, rigid performance patterns, and unspoken fears that hold leaders back, guiding them instead toward a grounded place of radical clarity, joy, and purpose. George brings extraordinary value to people as an incisive, steady mirror—helping leaders navigate complex, high-pressure dynamics, eliminate systemic noise, and make decisions aligned with their deepest values to drive culture, trust, and momentum.” Peter Bregman: Top Global Executive Coach and Bestselling Author.
- “I see George Hunter as a trusted guide. He served as an Executive Advisor to GetixHealth, a national healthcare revenue cycle organization with nearly 2,000 employees across 14 locations, serving hospital systems and physician groups at enterprise scale. I highly recommend him for any advisory or leadership role that requires inspiring solutions, strategic thinking, team building or reading the tea leaves to understand evolving trends. Suzanne Vadala (VP Ops (ret), GetixHealth)
- “I have over 37 years of experience in Public Television. George Hunter is an outstanding filmmaker. He was very professional to work with and met all of our deadlines. We received many positive comments about the program [Sakura & Pearls: Healing From WWII]. The emotional meeting between atomic bomb survivors and American survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack was extremely impactful. To hear the stories of the survivors and the meeting between the survivors to reconcile and find peace was so amazing. It is truly a story of reconciliation and peace.” Joan Rebecchi (Director of Content, PBS, New Mexico)
- “It is with great confidence and enthusiasm that I recommend George Hunter. George is a personable, forward-thinking professional whose intelligence and creative vision have brought tremendous value to our organization. He is not just a vendor; he’s a partner in our success. His integrity, reliability, and results driven mindset make him an outstanding asset to any organization seeking to elevate their brand and business.” Lina Barriciello Cho (Comprehensive Urology)
Strategist Background
Hunter began his research career as a research assistant for Cornell University while earning his B.S. where he traveled to the Amazon Rainforest of Venezuela to study indigenous plant medicines. He later worked as a research assistant for SUNY Stony Brook as well as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He brought his research and analytical skills with him as he changed careers and opened his own coaching practice in 2003.
His practice gave him the opportunity to work with thousands of people throughout the world while offering individual sessions, workshops, and facilitated groups. He later became a Mediator and Conflict Resolution Specialist to assist large organizations with change management. Hunter’s current offerings combine:
- Executive and Leadership Coaching
- Transformational Conflict Resolution
- Organization Change Management
- Clarifying Purpose, Passion, and Legacy in Leaders
- High-level Analysis and Strategy Development (SME in AI, SEO, AEO)
- Healthcare Specialization (Trained in HIPAA)
Geo K. Hunter’s clients have spanned from founders of enterprise level companies such as CEO (ret) Charles Bracken of Getixhealth in Houston, TX to start-up entrepreneurs, and from small businesses like physicians and therapists in private practice to bestselling thought leaders. Hunter tends to attract visionary leaders and thought leaders who are purpose-driven and are bringing world-changing projects to life.
Verified Credentials & Education
English (Native – C2), Spanish (Fluent – C1), Japanese (A2), Mohawk (A2), Hawaiian (A2), Portuguese (A1)
| Credential/Certification | Institution |
| B.S. Biological Sciences | Cornell University https://career.cornell.edu/people/george-hunter/ |
| Certificate in Conflict Resolution | Cornell University, https://mycredentials.ecornell.cornell.edu/credential/PwHtcTuijR |
| Certified Professional Coach (CPC) | GSDC (Accredited by ABICB) https://www.gsdcouncil.org/badge/tOD6x9G?v=01dc0d99-b865-4bc4-b4de-352e0af5e336 |
| Mediator (40-Hour Training) | University of Houston Law Center A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center |
| Inspiring and Motivating Individuals Certificate | University of Michigan, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/SKAS85G8YGLH?utm_source=link&utm_medium=certificate&utm_content=cert_image&utm_campaign=sharing_cta&utm_product=course |
| Change Management Professional Certificate | Linkedin Learning |
| Certified AI Transformation Leader |
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| Technical SEO and AI Search Essentials | Semrush, https://static.semrush.com/academy/certificates/5dcd9063c8/george-kamana-hunter_25.pdf |
| Google Analytics Certification | Google, https://skillshop.credential.net/55c0b97a-0398-4cb4-abce-0e9ad128a9a2#acc.nt0KFlgE |
| Executive Program – Programmatic Advertising | The Trade Desk https://www.credly.com/badges/f817e2e5-301b-4a8b-b43e-90254cae69e4/public_url |
| Site Structure | Yoast |
| Documentarian / Filmmaker | PBS, https://www.pbs.org/show/sakura-pearls-healing-world-war-ii/ , https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11014157/ |
| Special Guest: All Things Considered – KUNM | |
| Healing Our Bloodlines | Published Book, https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Our-Bloodlines-Realizations-Generational/dp/1734009209 |
| Language Skills | English (Native – C2), Spanish (Fluent – C1), Japanese (A2), Mohawk (A2), Hawaiian (A2), Portuguese (A1) |
Media
- KUNM Public Radio (NPR Affiliate):
- Film brings together Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor survivors
- Summary: An in-depth radio interview segment where G.K. Hunter discusses directing Sakura & Pearls: Healing From World War II ahead of its New Mexico PBS premiere, detailing the historic face-to-face gathering he organized at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. History Talks with Documentarian G. K. Hunter
- University of Hawaiʻi News:
- Leeward CC alumnus directs PBS documentary on WWII survivors
- Summary: Features G.K. Hunter’s work uniting Japanese atomic bomb survivors and American Pearl Harbor survivors for a historic dialog featured in his PBS documentary.
- Jewish Journal:
- What’s Happening: Author G.K. Hunter at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
- Summary: Media coverage highlighting G.K. Hunter’s book presentation on Healing Our Bloodlines: The 8 Realizations of Generational Liberation in conversation with Holocaust scholar Michael Berenbaum.
- Long Island International Film Expo:
- Sakura & Pearls: Healing from WWII Premiere Listing
- Summary: Official film festival spotlight and press details for the New York premiere of G. K. Hunter’s feature documentary.
- Native America Calling:
- Tribal Enrollment And Blood Quantum Feature
- Summary: Broadcast archive highlighting George Hunter’s music track featured during the national public radio discussion on tribal heritage.
- Pacific Historic Parks:
- History Talks with Documentarian G. K. Hunter
- In this video presented by Pacific Historic Parks and Edutainment Learning, author and filmmaker G. K. Hunter discusses his background, his motivations, and his documentary Sakura & Pearls: Healing from World War II. Hunter shares how he authored Healing Our Bloodlines, focusing on generational healing among Holocaust survivors, and translated those practices into broader multicultural reconciliation. He recounts childhood stories from his great-grandmother, Grandma Kennedy, about the attack on Pearl Harbor, which instilled in him a deep connection to World War II history
- GLOBE NEWSWIRE Press Release:
- Kindred House Media Premieres WWII Documentary Sakura & Pearls on Prime
- Summary: Official wire release covering the streaming premiere of G. K. Hunter’s PBS documentary Sakura & Pearls: Healing from World War II on Amazon Prime, detailing the historic meeting of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima survivors.
- Nonprofit: Founder of GenUnison (Intergenerational Mentorship and Bridging the Generation Gap) (Visit GenUnison.org)
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Executive Profile
Senior Executive Coach, Corporate Mediator, and AI Transformation Consultant with over 20 years of experience advising C-suite executives, enterprise leadership, and founders. Proven track record in AI change management, organizational task force leadership, corporate conflict resolution, and digital transformation strategy. Combines advanced conflict resolution frameworks with cutting-edge AI implementation and strategic storytelling to guide enterprise leadership through complex technological transitions, cultural alignment, and executive effectiveness. PBS Documentarian.
Core Competencies
● Executive & Leadership Coaching: C-Suite Advisory, Founder Mentorship, Task Force Leadership, High-Level Strategy, Leadership Succession.
● AI Transformation & Change Management: AI Tools Integration, Workflow Optimization, AI Model Customization, AEO/SEO Strategy, AI Ethics & Governance.
● Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Intergenerational Conflict, Corporate Reconciliation, Intercultural Mediation, Stakeholder Alignment.
● Strategic Communications & Media: Corporate Storytelling, Executive Branding, Digital Legacy Preservation, Documentary Production.
Professional Experience
Breakaway Peak |
Executive Leadership Coach | Corporate Mediator (Jan 2026 – Present)
● Deliver executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic advisory to C-suite leaders, founders, and enterprise teams across industries, including healthcare organizations like GetixHealth.
● Establish cross-functional task forces and lead high-level strategy development for major organizational change, executive alignment, and performance optimization.
● Guide executive teams through AI Change Management, facilitating seamless AI tool adoption into existing organizational workflows while customizing AI model functionality.
● Design and execute corporate mediation and conflict resolution frameworks, drawing on Cornell-certified specialist practices to resolve high-stakes leadership friction.
● Author and host the Breakaway Peak publication and podcast, providing executive thought leadership on leadership expansion, AI strategy, and executive presence.
Kindred House Media | Chief Content Officer (Jan 2019 – Present)
● Direct an executive media and digital agency specializing in AI transformation, AI/AEO/SEO architecture, digital branding, and strategic enterprise storytelling.
● Advise enterprise clients on AI model customization, AI tool integration into existing operational workflows, and AI/GEO content strategies.
● Oversee high-impact client engagements, including leading a digital overhaul for a $7M revenue healthcare institution (Comprehensive Urology, Beverly Hills):
○ Expanded monthly site traffic from 1,500 to 100,000 visits, driving a 900% increase in online appointment bookings (250/month).
○ Generated $1.1M in direct top-line revenue growth, scaling total annual revenue to $8M.
● Spearheaded 20 website launches and high-authority migrations totaling 2,000 webpages across the U.S. and Mexico.
● Facilitated historic international mediation and reconciliation initiatives, producing and directing the PBS documentary special Sakura & Pearls: Healing from WWII, uniting Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors with U.S. Pearl Harbor survivors.
● Created and produced docuseries and documentary projects (Life Listens, Fuente de Vida), earning features on NPR’s All Things Considered and streaming platforms including Amazon Prime.
BlueStone Institute | Honolulu, HI Executive Director (Jan 2003 – Jan 2019)
● Facilitated 5,000+ executive coaching sessions, leadership focus groups, and intensive retreats across Hawaii, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boulder.
● Founded and scaled a specialized institute focused on intergenerational dynamics, leadership succession, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural reconciliation.
● Developed structured training curriculum to train corporate facilitators in empathy, active mirroring, communication, and SMART goal project execution.
● Executed multi-channel growth campaigns utilizing early-stage SEO blogging, targeted email campaigns, social media, and national tour engagements.
GetixHealth | Sugarland, TX Healthcare Program Designer & Executive Advisor (2020 – 2021)
● Designed a nationwide COVID-19 contact tracing and educational program for a $450M healthcare enterprise spanning 14 locations.
● Built predictive forecasting models for disease outbreak monitoring, providing key operational oversight for a $17M corporate division.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY Research Associate (2001 – 2004)
● Managed operations for 3 IRB clinical trials in integrative medicine, coordinating research teams, clinical staff, and data collection protocols.
Education
● Cornell University – Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nutritional Sciences / Pre-Med (1999)
● University of Hawaii (Leeward CC) – Digital Video Production (2019)
Certifications & Credentials
● Cornell-Certified Conflict Resolution Specialist (Cornell University, 2024)
● Corporate Mediator (University of Houston – 40-Hour Mediation Program, 2024)
● Microsoft AI Transformation Leader
● GSDC Certified Professional Coach
● Google AI Essentials (Prompt Engineering)
● Semrush Technical SEO & AI Search Essentials
● Google Analytics Certified (GAIQ)
● PBS Documentarian
Technical & Leadership Toolkit
● AI & Transformation: Workflow Integration, Model Customization, Prompt Engineering, Koala, ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini, Otto, HIPAA Compliant Lumo AI
● Conflict Resolution: Corporate Mediation, Intergenerational Reconciliation, Executive Facilitation, Stakeholder Alignment.
● Digital Strategy & Analytics: Google Analytics, SearchAtlas, Semrush, Screaming Frog, Yoast, VidIQ, RankMath, WordPress (Elementor/Divi).
● Media & Production: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, Video Directing, Audio Production.

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Areas of Service:
USA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Austin, TX – Downtown/ Domain Northside
- Houston, TX – The Galleria
- Dallas, TX – Legacy Business Park / Frisco
- Palo Alto, CA – Downtown/ Stanford Research Park
México
- Tijuana – Zona Río/ Agua Caliente
- Los Cabos – Cabo San Lucas
- Ciudad de México (CDMX) – Santa Fe
- Guadalajara, Jalisco – Puerta de Hierro, Zapopan
- Monterrey, Nuevo León – San Pedro Garza García / Valle Oriente
- León, Guanajuato – Puerto Interior / Silao Corridor
- Parque Industrial FIPASI & Bajío Region – San Miguel de Allende
Panamá
- Panama City, Panamá – Obarrio/Marbella
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