Embracing Imperfection: A Neuroscientist’s Journey to Authentic Leadership
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Jessi helped me uncover some of my own truths, passions, and values — things that have always been there and make me who I am, but whose lines had become blurred when feelings of being overwhelmed and stress came into play. Throughout our coaching sessions, Jessi always made me feel heard and supported. As for my next career move — I have Jessi to thank for helping me build confidence in my decision and ultimately myself. I'm so grateful for the opportunity and I hope others take the leap to invest in themselves!
Chelsey W. 
The coaching Jessi provided was invaluable as I transitioned back to work after being a stay-at-home mom for 10 years. Her support and guidance were instrumental in helping me regain my confidence, establish a healthy work-life balance, and prioritize effectively for success in both my professional and personal life. Thanks to Jessi, I feel more empowered and better equipped to navigate this new chapter!
Nicole K. 
I went into working with Jessi both with skepticism and curiosity, but mostly with intrigue, because I knew that during a moment in my timeline, I had become stuck and disheveled. I did not fully realize that it was all in me until my work with Jessi. Somehow her technique, tactics and the way she listened, questioned, and understood managed to help what I’ve known and heard time and time again. I was able to reach that stuck part of me and find what I needed for my path. I am surprised, delighted, and honored to say that working with Jessi has been one of the most influential and enlightening experiences of my life.
Christina S. 
During my time working with Jessi I truly felt that she was invested in helping me see and reach my fullest potential. I felt confident to tackle hard conversations with my colleagues and think critically about my vision for the future of my role.
Molly C. 
You have a way to make me tap into my inner wisdom, helping me access depths of my being and awaken my leadership path in this life. I would certainly not have been able to see that all on my own! Somehow you kind of knew I needed the help and after some resistance I took the chance. Thank you for being the most wonderful leader, friend, and resourceful coach to me.
Elona C. 
Through anecdotal, thoughtful and strategic conversations we were able to work together and through a fluid list of goals and questions that I had at the beginning of this process. Jessi creates a welcoming, authentic and challenging environment that allowed me to truly lean into our sessions and leave feeling ready and eager to apply many of our discussions to my everyday life. I can confidently say that she is willing to go above and beyond to help her clients however she can and her empathy and experience allows her to do so in such a natural way. I would easily and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone that is seeking a change in their life whether it is large, small, career related or tied to home.
Rachel M. 
Working with Jessi was the best decision I could have made for myself. After completing my doctorate, I felt stuck. Everyone was asking me "what's next?", and I had no answers. Jessi helped me find the answer within and set me on a path forward. I have a plan to achieve what I truly desire to be my next career move.
Stephanie W. 
Hi, I’m Jessi
I always had this vision for what my career would look like until I had my daughter, Elle. Overnight, my desire to reach for the next rung on the ladder began to fade away. The identity shift that came after that was not something I was prepared for as I questioned who I was, what I wanted out of life, and what impact I wanted to have on others.
Having Elle woke me up to the idea that it’s up to me to design my own life, how I spend my time, what matters to me, and where I want to place my energy.
On my journey of self-discovery, the support of my community and being around like-minded individuals played a pivotal role. The desire to connect with others who were navigating their own transformative journeys ignited a fire within me – a fire fueled by the belief that our stories have the power to inspire, resonate, and transform.
I invite you to join me in embracing the beauty of life’s transformations, celebrating the power of choice, and crafting a new definition of success.
Society tells us there is only one definition of success
Climbing the professional ladder, being financially independent, and hustling to get there.
You have to do it all: be a great employee, a great partner, and a great mother. Make it look easy, and don’t forget to smile.
Habituelle Life and Leadership Coaching exists to create an empowering and transformative community, united in the shared belief that women deserve to redefine success on their own terms and remind them that as life evolves, so can their goals.
I am here to tell you that it’s okay
- For your dreams and goals to evolve
- To climb, step off, pause, or reconstruct your ladder
- To rewrite your definition of success
Click below to schedule a free consultation call to begin your journey of discovering who you are at your core, what you want out of life, and where to spend your time and attention to live your best and most fulfilled life.
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