Critical Victories Learning Portal
John M. Collins is a professional coach specializing in authoritative occupations requiring high levels of expertise to earn the trust of the public or other consequential stakeholders. He started his private practice in 2013 after retiring his award-winning, 20-year career in forensic science, having served as the director of forensic science for the State of Michigan. John’s career highlights include his part in the forensic investigation of the bombing of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, as well as his 2013 participation in a historic meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder and other experts to discuss solutions to gun crime following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. John has a master’s degree in Organizational Management and is formally certified as a senior HR professional by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). In 2012, John was trained as a professional coach by the College of Executive Coaching and is now a certified Gallup Strengths Coach. John is the author of four books, including his most recent book, The New Superior: A Better Way to be the One in Charge, which is available in print and audio.
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Available Programs
Professional Orientation School for New Forensic Scientists
An Early-Career Onboarding Experience
Advanced Expert Witnessing for Forensic Laboratory Scientists
Building strength and skill for the impeccable delivery of scientific testimony
Intelligent Influence
The Key Ingredients to Leadership and Professional Success
Critical Victories Coaching
A Comprehensive Coaching Program for Leaders and Experts in Authoritative Occupations
Professional Accelerator for Forensic Laboratory Scientists
A comprehensive 6-week training and coaching program for forensic laboratory scientists.
Show Up Strong!
SHOW UP STRONG when confronted with the most challenging situations and difficult personalities. Be relaxed, confident, and effective when everything is on the line and only your best will be enough.
Strength and Personality Masterclass
Welcome to the Strength and Personality Masterclass, presented by Critical Victories!
This is a one-hour, on-demand lecture by John M. Collins on the development of leaders and professionals using high-impact coaching strategies that leverage the power of personal and mutual self-awareness as the foundation of teamwork.
Onboarding for Elevated Responsibility
Discover how to unleash the full potential of your organization as we explore the transformative impact of specialized onboarding programs for newly promoted leaders and influencers. Learn how specialized onboarding initiatives help organizations reinforce their cultural values, build commitment at scale, and drive long-term success through competent decision-making and the modeling of exemplary behaviors.