Hi, I’m Jen
Tech leader turned coach & entrepreneur
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Hi, I’m Jen: a career coach who helps high achievers leave corporate to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.
After 17+ years in tech, research, and education (and rising to director of a 70 person org), I became a coach when I realized two things: 1) developing people is my favorite part of the job and 2) balancing corporate and home life with young kids is near impossible.
Before I left, I was your typical over achiever. I worked hard and always ranked at or near the top. But, I also found myself switching industries and jobs pretty frequently. As a multi-passionate individual with high standards for life, I would either find myself bored once I mastered a role (I’m not a maintenance mode girl) or disillusioned with the company culture and wanting more. I have never been someone who could settle.
Finally I found a company where I could grow: ServiceTitan. And boy did I!
But after 7 years it wasn’t enough
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But after 7 years it wasn’t enough . . . .
I came in as employee #442 and left when we were 3K plus. I had 5 roles in 3 different departments over my 7 years there.
It worked because I got to lead people and have so many abilities to learn and grow. But it was also a grind. We were running an ultramarathon at a sprint pace.
This whole time I was still coaching on the side.
Even when my first daughter was born, I still made it happen.
But then with the loss of our 2nd daughter at 20 weeks pregnant and countless IVF setbacks, I started to see the toll the stress the long hours.
Combine that with turning 40, a dwindling set of embryos, health issues starting, and I knew I needed to take stock of my life. Was this really all there was? Endless work by both parents just to afford a decent life.
I wasn’t happy at work. It was a job. And I was no longer leading people.
I’ve always been about thriving not just surviving.
I’ve never been afraid to do things differently.
And this wasn’t working.
We have the truth
deep inside of us.
The problem was I wasn’t sure of the full solution right away, but I knew coaching was at least part of the answer. When we did get pregnant I knew what my priorities were: family, coaching, and then working for someone else.
I started getting more serious about my coaching business and shifting my time and energy to what lit me up.
I started taking better care of myself mentally, physically and emotionally.
And I took time to get true rest and space to think.
Plus, I asked for support.
It was at my own annual women's wellbeing retreat that the answer came to me.
I would and could leave my full time job and make it as a career coach. And I wouldn’t just survive as a coach (one of my fears) but thrive.
And I’ve never been happier or more fulfilled.
This is my calling.
My “why” is helping other women and multi-passionate professionals like you do the same thing - but faster, and with expertise and support.
My life outside of work
I live in the Pasadena, CA area with my husband Leo and our two young daughters: Olivia and Leonora.
I love being outdoors, running, traveling, and doing yoga with friends.
My happy place is reading a new book outside in my hammock with a decaf vanilla latte (with no mosquitos in sight!)
Before coaching, I spent 17+ years in international diplomacy and education (Fulbright, Peace Corps), research (Forrester and Gallup), start-ups (Yoi), and tech (ServiceTitan). I have a BA from Boston College.
A proud “army brat” I was born on an American base in Germany and grew up all up and down the eastern seaboard while ultimately settling outside of Albany, NY where I finished elementary school and high school.
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