Evelyn J.

Evelyn is an executive thought partner and integrative leadership coach who empowers high-achieving people to become exceptional future-minded leaders. She believes that sustained, intentional efforts lead to extraordinary results. She thrived as a leader of in-house and remote teams at for-profit and non-profit organizations, including a technology startup supporting the advancement of science, engineering, and medicine. Evelyn’s collaborative coaching style combines inquiry-based, integrative techniques with a results-oriented approach tailored to the individual. She empowers people to elevate their leadership skills, deepen their self-awareness, and navigate the complexities of their professional journey with courage. Evelyn guides her clients in identifying new mindsets that foster continuous personal growth and professional fulfillment.

Education & Certifications

Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Certified Professional Integrative Coach, Institute for Integrative Intelligence
Ph.D. Biochemistry, Cornell University
B.A. Chemistry, University of Colorado (Boulder)
B.A. Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, University of Colorado (Boulder)

Professional Experience

Learn about Evelyn J. professional history.

COO, Parkinson Wellness Recovery
CEO, The RNA Society
CFO, The RNA Society
Director of Product Strategy, Silverchair
Director of Editorial Development, American Chemical Society

Functional Experience

All of our coaches are experienced in supporting a variety of business functions. This coach has personal experience in the following professional fields.

Finance Operations Product Management Program Management Strategy/Planning

Industry Experience

While you may want to have some similarities with your coach you don’t want too much overlap. A coach’s job is to offer you fresh and new perspectives that you may not be exposed to in your current industry or function. Here are the industries the coach most commonly supports.

Biotech Consulting Education Non-Profit Technology

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Change Management Communication Executive Presence Role Transition Team Development

Primary Professionals Coached

New Managers at High Growth Startups Employees at Tech Companies Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions Engineers Building Their Management Experience Academics at all Career Stages VPs at Established Companies

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Evelyn listens and creates a space for authentic dialogue and collaborative exploration. Her direct and compassionate style encourages clients to expand their comfort zones, courageously experiment, and design contextually relevant strategies to enhance their leadership capacity. People appreciate her practical and enjoyable coaching that helps them chart their path forward. She approaches the session as a scientist, curious to learn but never claiming a definitive answer. Evelyn helps connect the dots and supports individuals as they navigate the complexities of their unique professional situations and relationships.

Evelyn is an amazing resource. Her insights and her advice have been incredibly valuable in helping me navigate the tumultuous startup environment I work in. She’s provided strategies for dealing with difficult situations as well as tips for helping build strong working relationships. She has supported me at every twist and turn, and I look forward to meeting with her each week.

Evelyn has provided me with a number of tools and perspectives that enable me to prioritize what is ultimately important and valuable to me in my work, and that is true to my principles and values.