Co-Creating Ways Forward

unleashing the power of the collective

chief of staff services | coaching | purposeful gathering

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
 ~ African Proverb

Together is the way…

When people are involved, one plus one always equals more than two. As relational beings we are built to come together in all sorts of ways and environments. It is where we truly discover ourselves and create our way. This is where the magic happens.

Creating experiences where individuals, teams, and strangers come together and learn, support, challenge, and dream is what I do. And I believe it will be how we, the world, will not only survive but thrive!

Offerings

Chief of Staff Services

Supporting executives and leadership teams in strategic planning, organizational alignment, cross-functional communication, thought partnership, team development, and defining ways of operating.

Team Coaching

Supporting, developing, and facilitating teams desiring to move to the next level of performance. Focusing on trust, alignment, communication, and establishing ways of operating, your team will come together in new ways to reach their vision.

Purposeful Gatherings

Designing, planning, managing, and facilitating aligned gatherings of all sizes. Through a partnership approach we’ll architect an agenda, space, and logistics for weekly leadership meetings, quarterly and annual planning meetings, team member conferences, and more.

1 to 1 Somatic Coaching

Holding space for you to discover and experience what’s next. Facilitating the time and prompts while you can playfully explore ideas, experiences, dreams, and whatever else as it arises.

Facilitator And Coach With Operational Experience

Hi, I’m Jody!

As a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience navigating and leading teams in diverse landscapes, I embody a collaborative soul. With a heart for people and relationships, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, I weave art and science together. Creating structured frameworks and processes that hold space for the emergence of new ideas is how we find new ways forward.

Being a life-long learner I have been certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), and am currently wrapping up my Coaching Certificate with an ICF Level 2 accredited program. You will also find me diving in on trends and best practices for growing businesses, designing gatherings, organizational development, change management, the intersections of mind | body | spirit, and neuro…anything!

I would be honored and excited to have the opportunity to meet you and explore how we might partner together!

A rising tide lifts all boats.

~John F. Kennedy

Why Work With Me?

Personalized Approach

I understand that every individual, team, and business is unique. I take the time to get to know the individuals, the overall vision, and the goals & objectives. By tailoring my services to your specific needs, I ensure seamless alignment with your desired outcomes, nurturing a strong and enduring partnership.

Creativity and Playful

I believe life should be fun and evoke our creative sides, even - and especially - in our work worlds. We don’t solve problems by doing things the way we’ve always done them. Innovation thrives when we step out of our comfort zones and explore new avenues. I facilitate spaces for creative problem-solving and infuse a sense of playfulness into our work.

Collaborative Partnership

I strongly believe that collaboration fuels success. Through trust, shared accountability, open communication, and a commitment to asking the right questions, we'll cultivate a win-win culture that leads to thriving and sustainable progress toward the vision and goals.

Celebrating Humanity

With a mindset that every individual is valuable, resourceful, and whole, I facilitate spaces where all are welcome. I operate from a power-with position, fostering environments where curiosity with the intent to understand is primary. I also know we’re all human and at times it gets messy. I hold so much compassion and grace as we find our way through those seasons.

  • Jody is a highly skilled facilitator of teams navigating change and innovation. Jody provided a much needed blend of project management and facilitation expertise to enable the team to ideate, build, and execute effectively within the constraints we faced.
    ~Co-Founder & CEO

  • Jody is a long-time business partner who consistently demonstrated a level of dedication and expertise in event marketing and project management that is truly impressive.

    With a keen eye for identifying potential issues and developing solutions to effectively manage and mitigate them, she is gifted at utilizing her strategic insight to ensure successful outcomes. A natural leader, she is always focused on the business outcomes and delivering the best possible results.
    ~Chief People Officer

  • Jody leads with empathy first and seeks to understand before building a solution. Not only has she delivered results but has taken extra time to help explain, train, and include others in the process. She is the leader in the room that is asking the PERFECT questions that brings clarity and focus to a project. Jody is trustworthy, courageous, innovative and would be a great addition to any team.

    ~Director, Partner Relations

  • Jody brings energy, dedication, and expertise to her work. She provided our leadership team with the facilitation and training required for a long-term and successful change management program.

    Jody was detail-oriented, quickly established trust and understanding, and provided an appropriate amount of challenge to ensure the team made necessary decisions regarding priorities and resources.

    ~ Sr. Director, Marketing & Operations

  • Jody facilitated the implementation of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) at an organization I worked with. Jody's skills and knowledge go beyond EOS and she managed the change process very well. Jody coached the team as they developed new ways of working and adopted new habits, balancing flexibility with subtle course corrections that kept the process on track.
    Jody is a skilled facilitator for strategy development and planning sessions. I highly recommend her for her knowledge, abilities, and professionalism.
    ~ Consultant / Former President and CEO