The higher you go,
the fewer people there are to turn to.
The pressure and complexity come with the role. Navigating it alone doesn’t have to.
- Make clearer decisions.
- Lead with more confidence and ease.
- Move what matters most without going it alone..
This is a hard job. And it's getting harder.
Complexity keeps increasing. Decisions keep coming. And the expectation — spoken or not — is that you’ll handle all of it, stay steady, and keep everyone else moving forward.
Most senior leaders I work with aren’t struggling because they lack skill or experience. They’re struggling because they’re navigating hard terrain, often without a trusted thought partner who understands what the job actually requires.
It doesn’t have to be this hard.
It doesn’t have to be this isolating.
It doesn’t have to be this exhausting.
With the right support, you can get the clarity and traction you need and lead with more confidence and less friction.
What you get that most coaches can't offer.
CORPORATE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT’S REAL
I’ve worked with leaders at Apple, Genentech, Wells Fargo and more on the hard operational and leadership challenges that don’t get solved with generic advice.
BIG PICTURE AND THE DETAILS, BOTH
Clarity at the vision level matters. So does knowing how to move from clarity to actual traction and then results. We work both levels, together.
CREATIVE AND ANALYTICAL, IN THE SAME ROOM
The best solutions combine rigor with creativity. That’s a combination I bring to every engagement.
The goal isn’t just to lead better. It’s to lead better without losing yourself in the process.
When you're in it, it's hard to see what's really going on.
That’s not a weakness. It’s just how it works. The same intelligence and drive that got you here can make it harder to see your own situation clearly — especially when the pressure is on.
That’s where an outside perspective makes the difference. Not someone who parachutes in, writes a report, and leaves. Someone who works alongside you, thinks with you, and helps you see what you’re too close to see on your own.
Here’s what one of my clients had to say about our work together:
“Having someone to bounce my ideas off — to provide a sanity check — was more useful than I expected.”
VP, Biotech and Pharmaceutical
One of the tools that makes this work particularly effective is visual coaching — a structured, collaborative process that helps you literally see your thinking, your priorities, options, and path forward.
Here’s what one of my visual coaching clients had to say about our work:
“Working with Jan is eye-opening and rapidly creates a bird’s eye view of what’s going on in your life — from identifying obstacles to crafting a path forward.”
Executive coaching client
It all adds up to insights you’re unlikely to find any other way.
“Having someone to bounce my ideas off was more useful than I expected. I’ve had to work on my own for so long that it was a surprise to me how much more fun this made the job!”
VP
Biotech startup and later, pharmaceutical firm
Ways we can work together
CLARITY INTENSIVE
A focused 4-6 session engagement built around one challenge, decision or priority. We’ll dig in, get clear, and leave you with a concrete path forward.
TRACTION SPRINT
A 90‑day engagement built around one priority you need to move. Structured, focused and designed to build real momentum — not just a plan that sits on a shelf.
THE LONG GAME
A six-month engagement for senior leaders who want a trusted thought partner through complex, high-stakes terrain. The kind of ongoing support that makes the hardest parts of the job more navigable — and less isolating.
OFFICE HOURS
Flexible, as‑needed sessions for existing clients — a sounding board, a check-in, a fresh perspective when a specific situation calls for it.
“Jan is one of the most effective coaches I’ve encountered. She helped me break through my barriers and make tremendous strides in unprecedented time. I made more progress in a few short weeks than I had in the previous six months. Her ability to help me focus my goals, create powerful momentum, and stay on track was a real asset in the successful start of my business.”
Entrepreneur
Startup firm
A different kind of clarity
Most coaching happens in conversation. This goes further.
Visual coaching uses images, visual tools and real-time collaboration to help you literally see your thinking — your priorities, your decision criteria, your path forward — laid out in front of you.
For leaders who are used to carrying everything in their heads, that shift is often surprising. And clarifying in a way that conversation alone rarely achieves.
See it to believe it. Visit my Case Studies page to learn more.
Simple to start. Serious about fit.
Step 1
Share a bit about your role and current challenges. We’ll set up a free 30‑minute conversation.
Step 2
See if it’s the right fit.
We’ll talk through your situation and goals, and decide together which option makes the most sense — if any. No pressure, no pitch.
Step 3
Start moving.
If we decide to go forward, we’ll confirm the focus, structure, and start date—and get to work.
You don't have to figure this out alone.
The job is hard enough. Sometimes the most powerful thing is simply having someone in your corner who gets it.
If something here strikes a chord, let’s talk.
““You communicate very well with groups and individuals, and make everyone dig deep for ideas, problems, issues, improvements. You’re creative in your methods of drawing out ideas and presenting yours. You inject humor, and genuinely want to help people with their project and process issues.”
Controller
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