Jason Ballard is an entrepreneur and Founder/President of Soar Higher Coaching & Training. He serves as a #1 Ranked Certified Master Business and Executive Coach in the U.S. where he leverages his 30+ years of Real-World leadership experience to accelerate the growth of career professionals and organizations to desired levels of success and reach their full potential faster than they could on their own. His diverse background involves leading 12 different organizations world-wide to new heights and includes: growing up and working in a family-owned construction company, serving as a senior officer in the U.S. Air Force, operating in numerous C-Suite corporate roles, starting multiple companies, and serving as a trusted advisor to political leaders, celebrities, and dignitaries throughout his distinguished career. Jason has a deep passion for helping others succeed. He is actively involved in various aspects of the community. He has cultivated public/private partnerships with government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations. He has served on numerous boards and committees and has been a lifelong volunteer supporting veteran organizations, mentoring youth in schools across the country, and raising funds and donating time for Church missions and charitable campaigns. Jason received Master’s degrees in Business Administration and National Security and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He also holds numerous internationally recognized certifications in coaching, training, business intelligence, technology, space, cyber, portfolio management, and adds over 250 hours of professional development each year. Jason is a 2X award winner of the prestigious Influence Digest Most Influential Coach of the Year, FocalPoint International Coach of the Year, is a highly decorated military officer, and helped his clients win over 40 awards across the business community.