Pete Jordan

I was born and raised in San Francisco and spent 12 years traveling around the U.S. in a quest to work dishwashing jobs in all 50 American states, which I documented in my book Dishwasher. In 2015, I nervously and reluctantly attended my first Radical Honesty workshop, which blew my mind. From there, I eagerly took part in dozens more workshops and transformed my life for the better by committing to live honestly, by expressing my resentments and appreciations in the moment and by asking for what I want.

A major breakthrough for me was having honest talks with my ex-partners and my family. I broke away from the traditions of my childhood and started talking about things I had once been too afraid or embarrassed to discuss.

Working alongside my (romantic and business) partner, Tuulia, I organise and co-lead Honesty Europe workshops across Europe. Participants have told me I have strong listening and observational skills, and I enjoy developing these further as I support others in living happier, freer lives.

In 2002, I moved to Amsterdam. I’m passionate about urban cycling and, for over a decade, I’ve contributed writing and photography to several Dutch cycling publications. When I’m not organising or co-leading workshops, I enjoy spending time with my adult son or meandering around Amsterdam on my bike. I am also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner..
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