Aloha. Welcome to Jonnysurfer.
We take executive teams surfing.
Fifty years ago, Dr. Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, M.D. opened the world's first surf camp in Southern California. We continue the legacy by providing facilitated multi-day surfing offsites to increase teams’ collective leadership effectiveness.
Jonanthan Paskowitz | Photo: Jeff Divine
Collective Leadership Effectiveness (CLE)* is a measure of a team’s ability to work together to achieve desired results in service their company’s purpose. Decision making, systems awareness, authenticity, ability to relate, and self reflection are all CLE skills required to positively lead your organization.
*Leadership Circle, Anderson and Adams
We offer 4-6 day all inclusive offsites in exclusive locations that combine executive coaching, group facilitation, and surf instruction.
Our programs are designed to strengthen Collective Leadership Effectiveness (CLE) of senior executive teams of late stage startups, investment firms, and family offices.
We utilize robust leadership and personality assessments prior to arrival, provide expert group facilitation and executive coaching during the offsite, and support integration back in the office.
We provide world class surf instruction where team members experience the true stoke of surfing and deep hospitality.
Geo Hanzlik, M.S.W.
Geo Hanzlik is an executive coach, team facilitator, and conflict negotiator who works with mid-late stage startups, enterprise companies, investors, and family offices (see results here). Geo has logged over 20,000 hours of professional practice as an executive coach and psychotherapist. At age 11, he first learned to surf at San Onofre beach in Southern California. Geo lives in Red Hook, Brooklyn with his wife Andrea and their dog Patti.
Jonathan Paskowitz
As a former longboard surfing champion, Jon's taught the art of surfing to the who's who of entertainment, media and fashion. He was the CEO of the iconic surfwear brand Lightning Bolt, as well as president of his eyewear company Black Flys. Jon produced “Surfwise” in 2008, a documentary about his family and their surfing adventures (trailer below). Jon co-established Surfing for Peace with his brothers and Kelly Slater. Through his brother Izzy’s non-profit, Jonathan has helped thousands of special needs people over the last 20 years. To get a better sense of the man, watch the Cobert clip below.
Praise
“The best part about Jon Paskowitz is he’s the real deal. A great surfer. He’s got the pedigree. He uses the word ‘Aloha’ and it doesn’t sound all touristy. He gets tanner than anyone I know. And he’s one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet.
Most importantly, he’s passionate about surfing, is a fantastic teacher, and wants everyone to have a blast. There’s a lot to learn from Jonathan, both in surfing and in life.”
“I was astonished that after a handful of sessions, I had the tools and mindset to effectively open a new conversation with my team and make tangible changes to the way we operate. The result? Increased satisfaction, motivation, team cohesion, accountability, and quality results. Thanks to my work with Geo, I am growing significantly as a team leader, more than I have in years!”
““If Jonathan can get me up on a surfboard, he can get anyone up. Including you!””
