Originally from Newtown, Connecticut, Jeff now lives in Rotterdam, Netherlands, a little more than an hour train ride away from downtown Amsterdam. John Lee Dumas, one of the top podcasters in the world, had Jeff on his Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast twice. Mental Wellness International recently listed Jeff as one of the leading mental health experts in Europe.
Jeff is no stranger to setbacks, difficulties, and adversities. In 2007, at age 17, after enduring long-term abuse in addition to a series of unexpected circumstances, he hit rock bottom and nearly died by suicide. In college, he was severely bullied by someone on his baseball team to the point of physical assault. Jeff has been featured on Tiny Buddha twice, one of the most popular websites in the world, and his story has helped millions of people worldwide.
Jeff graduated from McDaniel College with a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics, receiving allcollege Honors and Honors in Economics while playing Division III baseball. He went on to receive his Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, completing a two-year program in one year while growing his business and publishing a book through a publishing house.
He has worked with fascinating and top-notch companies in Connecticut, New York, Maryland, The Netherlands, and Budapest, Hungary, from start-ups and County Government to a Fortune 500. He has a gift for connecting with people, being open, and going deep, and he has demonstrated ability to positively affect others.
