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Executive Leadership

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Executive Leadership ✷

Executive Leadership
Reimagined from the Inside Out

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explore how this work supports executives

For senior leaders who have mastered strategy—and are ready to master presence, resilience, and sustained impact.

Somatic Executive Coaching for CEOs, Executives, and Nonprofit Leaders

Trusted by leaders across corporate, nonprofit, and creative sectors

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20+ Years of
Experience

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Master’s in Leadership
Coaching

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Certified Coach
& Trainer

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Private Practice
Since 2010

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  • My coaching with Jennie was a great catalyst that allowed me to reintegrate balance, self-understanding, and a big picture vision into my life and my business. Jennie's intuitive and structured approach truly held me accountable to the goals I set out to achieve. Our sessions sparked new insights and provided frameworks for exploration and building personal muscles that I will use for years to come.


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    Anonymous
    Chief Well-being Officer, Former Manager at Google, Founder of Coaching Organization

  • I recently had the opportunity to attend a personal coaching session with Jennie, who is an exceptional coach. She was incredibly insightful, empathetic, and intuitive. She created a safe and welcoming space that fostered deep introspection. What stood out to me was the personalized approach. Jennie tailored the session to my unique needs and circumstances, making the experience deeply meaningful and impactful, which led to profound shifts in my mindset and overall well-being. I am deeply grateful for this experience, Jennie’s wisdom and compassion, and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking personal growth and spiritual development.


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    Leona Paraminski
    Actress

  • I cannot recommend Jennie's services highly enough. Her approach provided a unique balance of emotional support and guidance coupled with direct actionable steps. That combination put me in a place where I was more confident in my abilities, open to new ideas, and allowed me to take the incremental, tactical steps I needed in order to achieve my objectives. As positive as the process was, the outcomes were even better. Not only did I achieve the type of role, in the type of organization I was hoping for, but the tools Jennie provided me continue to serve me as I go forward. I would be happy to speak with anyone directly if they wanted more insight into my experience.


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    Richard Strattner Jr
    Former Global Vice President, ERP Product Marketing

  • I highly recommend Jennie as a coach for any career or life transition. I was undergoing a career transition and Jennie was instrumental in helping me clarify my intent and align my energy towards a successful outcome. I have worked with career transition coaches who are good in tactical support—Jennie’s approach goes far deeper than mere tactics. She created the space for me to think without anxiety, helped me resolve doubt, co-created a career narrative that opened up a new avenue, and was a heartfelt friend throughout that journey. I realized for the first time what difference a great coach can make!


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    Neeraj Sonalkar, PhD
    Head of Innovation, San Mateo Medical Center

When Leadership Plateaus at the Top

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At the executive level, the challenges shift:

  • Increased responsibility with fewer spaces to process

  • Teams mirroring stress instead of clarity

  • Decision fatigue despite experience

  • High performance at an unsustainable cost

The next level of leadership is not cognitive.

It’s somatic.

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Why Somatic Executive Coaching Works

Mind → Body → Leadership Impact

Your nervous system is your leadership operating system.

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Regulation Under
Pressure

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Embodied
Presence

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Sustainable
Energy

Relational
Intelligence

This is where real behavioral change—and lasting leadership impact—occurs.

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Possible

What Becomes

Stronger executive presence

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Faster, clearer decisions

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Increased team alignment

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Greater resilience under pressure

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Sustainable high performance

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Renewed energy and clarity

“Scaled a nonprofit organization 2x in two years while restoring leadership sustainability and clarity.”

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Who This Work Is For

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Lead from steadiness, not urgency.

  • CEOs, Founders, Executive Directors

  • Senior Leaders (VP, SVP, C-Suite)

  • Leaders navigating growth, pressure, or transition

  • High performers ready for their next level

About Jennie

Embodied

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Authentic

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Genuinely Happy

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Embodied ✷ Authentic ✷ Genuinely Happy ✷

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How We Work Together

1. Deep
Assessment

Understand your leadership patterns, stress responses, and goals

2. Somatic Integration

Build regulation, presence, and embodied leadership capacity

3. Real-Time Application

Apply directly to decisions, relationships, and organizational impact

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A confidential, high-trust partnership designed for real transformation—not surface-level change.

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The Leader You Are Becoming

You lead from steadiness, not urgency.
You think clearly because your body is not in overdrive.

Your presence creates alignment.
Your decisions carry weight.

You are no longer pushing for results—
You are creating them with clarity and authority.

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Meet Jennie

  • 20+ years coaching experience

  • Master’s in Leadership Coaching

  • Founder, coach trainer, executive advisor

  • Experience across corporate & nonprofit sectors

  • Known for blending strategy with somatic depth

Don't wait till tomorrow. Start today!

Executive Coach | Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach 
Founder & Coach Trainer, Nurish: A Sacred Space for Restoring the Feminine Soul

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If you’re ready to expand your impact without sacrificing your well-being, let’s begin with a conversation.

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  • I had the privilege of working with Jennie during a pivotal season of my leadership journey, and her coaching was truly transformative. She has an extraordinary ability to meet leaders exactly where they are while helping them move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Jennie does not offer surface level advice. She creates space for deep insight, meaningful growth, and sustainable change. What makes Jennie exceptional as a coach is her ability to translate self awareness into real world leadership impact. Through thoughtful questioning, somatic awareness, and practical reflection, she helped me strengthen my executive presence, communicate more directly, and lead with conviction while staying aligned with my values. I gained clarity around when to listen, when to set firm boundaries, and how to confidently stand in my vision, even in moments of discomfort.


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    Kalina Haskill
    Catalight Foundation
    Vice President, EasterSeals Northern California

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    My coaching experience with Jennie was genuinely invigorating and transformative. Jennie created a safe space for me to toss out anything and everything that was happening in my life, be it professional or personal, and brought so much value by asking deep, thoughtful questions and somehow connecting the dots through everything. I came out of my coaching experience with not just superficial steps I could take to improve my life in the moment, but deep and transformative insight about myself that I continue to carry forward with me today. Thank you, Jennie!


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    Meiling Tan
    VP Brand & GTM, Care.com | Founding Head of Marketing, Waymo | Google X | YouTube

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    Jennie, I wanted to express my gratitude for our coaching session. It was incredibly valuable, and I can't thank you enough for your guidance and support. The insights and strategies you shared are nothing short of a game-changer for me. They have already made a significant difference in how I approach challenges and handle negative thoughts. Thank you for helping me grow and develop both personally and professionally.


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    Maria Varga
    Environmental Protection Engineer