I believe the best version of the world starts with the best version of you!
Meet Jen
I came to this work through years of watching capable, well-intentioned leaders struggle, not because they lacked intelligence or commitment, but because the conditions they were operating in made it difficult to remain composed, intentional, and effective when it matters most. I was that leader, too, and over the past 15 years I have coached more than 150 leaders across organizations, gaining first hand insight into the patterns that support, or undermine, effective leadership.
Over time, I became deeply interested in what allows leaders to remain steady under pressure: how they relate to uncertainty, how they metabolize emotion rather than absorb it, and how they build trust and make decisions when the stakes are real and the path forward is not obvious. This curiosity continues to shape my work today.
Clients often describe working with me as both supportive and challenging. I create space for leaders to slow down, speak honestly, and see themselves more clearly, while also being precise, direct, and rigorous about patterns that limit effectiveness. I am less interested in quick insight than in durable shifts that change how leaders show up over time.
Jen understands the complexity of leadership and the high stakes moments that leaders constantly navigate. Having her as an experienced coach in my corner to support me around strategic moves and communication has allowed me to both have a safe space to grapple and to show up as my best self when I most need to.
- CEO, Public Sector
The in-person group coaching session was invaluable for our team. Having the facilitated safe space to step away from the day-to-day allowed us to clarify important communication barriers and issues with roles and responsibilities. Our team is now unstuck, more connected than ever, and I left feeling inspired and hopeful for our future.
- Global Director Team, Big Law
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Training & Professional Foundations
My work is informed by extensive training in executive coaching, leadership development, and facilitation. I hold a Master’s Degree in Leadership Development from CSU East Bay, a BA from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and a Teaching Credential from UC Berkeley. I am also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation and hold certifications in the Leadership Circle Profile, Hogan Assessments, Mindfulness Instruction, and group facilitation methodologies.
I have completed advanced training in developmental coaching, systems thinking, emotional intelligence, and practices that support resilience and self-regulation. Rather than applying a single model, I integrate these foundations in service of each leader’s context, bringing rigor without rigidity and structure without prescription.
Giving Back
Historically, the transformative power of coaching has been limited to those who could afford it themselves or who worked in organizations with large enough budgets to pay for it. To disrupt this, I hold space on my caseload for "no bono" coaching, pro bono coaching, and offer a sliding scale for individuals and organizations. I also volunteer with the California Conference for Women, The Coaching Collaborative, Grounded Idealist, and was a volunteer coach for first responders during the COVID pandemic.