Joseph’s life is a testament to the power of intentional self-love and courageous action. In conversation, he shared how awareness, boundaries, and vulnerability are cornerstones of personal transformation. “What’s one way you can love yourself today?” he asks. His coaching is built on the principle that honoring yourself first allows you to give authentically to others. For Joseph, growth is not theoretical—it is embodied. He believes in showing up fully, acknowledging others’ needs while honoring your own, and embracing the discomfort that often accompanies meaningful change. “We are all perfectly imperfect,” he explains. “Serving our purpose means embracing every version of ourselves to give our best to the world.”
The climb was grueling. Day one began with a seven-hour ascent, pushing and pulling Jeff in a specially designed wheelchair. The following days intensified, with thirteen-hour hikes over rugged terrain, exposure to altitude sickness, and nights spent with little rest. Yet the physical struggle was only half the challenge. Joseph found himself confronting lifelong patterns of self-neglect and over-pleasing. “I realized this time,” he reflects, “that honoring myself was just as important as supporting Jeff. It was about proving that I am worthy of my own dreams, too.”
Joseph Pellicci is not just a coach; he is a living testament to resilience, compassion, and the extraordinary power of love in action—an example that will continue to inspire the SOS community and everyone who is ready to embrace their own journey of self-love, courage, and purpose.