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What Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is Teaching Me About Leadership
Leadership & Growth

What Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is Teaching Me About Leadership

Ten months ago, I walked into a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class as a total beginner. I had over 20 years of Muay Thai training under my belt, but I wanted something new. Something that would take me out of my comfort zone. I wanted to feel challenged again. To not know the answer. To build …

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Choosing to stand in the Tragic Gap
January 18, 2019
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A Call for Your Bold Leadership
June 27, 2018

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STAND UP TO 2017 RESOURCE

It is critical that despite our misgivings about the current political landscape that we find a way to channel our energy and realign with what we value. We must prepare our minds and our hearts for the long game ahead. We must solidify what we stand for, take action on what is within our grasp, …

January 20, 2017
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5 Essential Questions to Help You Face 2017: My Alt-Inauguration Gift to You!

As we begin this New Year, many of us are still reeling from the uncertainty and instability in our political landscapes. Although I’m a Canadian, the aftermath of the US election has hit close to home. For most of November and December, I found myself drifting between two extreme reactions. I’d either consume every piece …

January 3, 2017
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5 Ways a business retreat changes the way you think

As coaches, we often get caught up in tasks that require a push/pull of very different, even opposing strengths, skills and energy levels. We need to be visible and show up every day – yet our best work comes when we go off-grid to think, feel and act away from and outside of the influence …

October 29, 2016
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I Wish I had Been More Wild and Wooly, She Said

“I wish I had been more wild and wooly”, she said, holding my gaze before she closed her eyes again. It was two days before she passed away. I sat there on the edge of her hospital bed holding her hand in my hand, stroking her forehead with the other one. I still remember how …

March 26, 2015
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Coaching isn’t therapy. And yet, healing happens Coaching isn’t therapy.
And yet,
healing happens,
compassion grows,
boundaries are built,
worthiness gets watered,
calm expands where control used to live.
Grateful for this work and for the humans who have taught me these lessons.
With love,
Jac
Aveiro, Portugal. Described as the ‘Venice of Po Aveiro, Portugal. Described as the ‘Venice of Portugal’. Lovely little town where we stopped for a drink & a bite and a few pics.
Nazare, Portugal. Home of the world’s largest wa Nazare, Portugal. Home of the world’s largest waves and popular destination for famous surfers— although no surfers were on the water when we visited.
Douro Valley. We stayed at the beautiful Quinta Da Douro Valley. We stayed at the beautiful Quinta Da Corte. Delicious food, wine and views of River Douro.
Porto, Portugal. Friendly, hilly, street art, lots Porto, Portugal. Friendly, hilly, street art, lots of tile, markets, beautiful bridges, & port wine tastings.
Day 2: We rented a car, legit called a “space st Day 2: We rented a car, legit called a “space star” and stopped in Coimbra on our way to Porto. Cute town with lots of hills and narrow streets. Had the best gelato —OMG it was amazing. #coimbra #portugal
Day 1 Lisbon. We walked 15k steps over 10.5kms up Day 1 Lisbon. We walked 15k steps over 10.5kms up and down many slippery, narrow cobblestone sidewalks. Tried our first pastel de nata (delicious 👌🏻), a glass of port on the top of a church where we also lit candles and said a prayer for Joe & Linda. A beautiful day after a long redeye flight. #lisbon #portugal
Brilliant week in San Francisco to work with an ex Brilliant week in San Francisco to work with an executive team that values learning, growth, connection and embraces vulnerability as part of the path to excellence. We designed an intensive retreat around their individual and team enneagram styles. And it was an absolute joy to co-lead this with my friend & colleague @withdanacampbell!
Was able to fit in a little bit of sightseeing in SFO and hike in the red woods with my friend @dehnbloom. The weather was fantastic. The city is clean, friendly and beautiful! Now for the long travel day back home to my family. I am complete 💗
where did summer go? where did summer go?
Today, I’m thrilled to share that I have earned Today, I’m thrilled to share that I have earned the Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential through the International Coach Federation.

I’ve been coaching for almost 20 years and during that time I’ve built a thriving company partnering with brilliant & conscientious leaders. This work has kept me in a steady state of personal growth and self-awareness and the MCC journey feels like the cherry on top. 

I believe in this work and am dedicated to upholding the standards and integrity of this profession.

A HUGE thank you to my “study buddy” Sven Liane MCC - you were by my side through all of the highs and lows 😂

Thank you to Leda Turai MCC who believed in my coaching mastery from our very first call and guided me over the finish line 🙏🏻

Big love to Jane, Sas, Corrina, Jessica for being my practice people & my champions 🥰

And finally a big hug to Dylan for always, always believing in me. ❤️

Way to go Jac! 💃🏽🤸🏼‍♂️🙌🏻🤩
Home 🐾 🐾 Home 🐾 🐾
Snow queen Snow queen
Italian night with my girls 💃🏽 Italian night with my girls 💃🏽
We will be back! @nalu.retreat We will be back! @nalu.retreat
This place ❤️ This place ❤️
October 🐝 October 🐝
Ivy ❤️ Ivy ❤️
Excited to be back in the big apple for work—-co Excited to be back in the big apple for work—-co-leading an exec team retreat with the brilliant @withdanacampbell
New tat from @billieluo! New tat from @billieluo!
Big and little are besties 🥰 Big and little are besties 🥰
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