Jen R.
Jen is a leadership coach helping her clients unlock their potential, build critical leadership skills, and increase their impact. She’s held senior HR roles at global firms in New York and Australia, and worked with clients from a wide range of sectors including Fortune 100’s, multi national tech companies, health and travel.
Jen understands the complex challenges emerging and experienced leaders face. She helps them navigate change, make clear decisions and lead with confidence. Jen also really believes that staying true to who you are, and what you value, is at the core of your success and she’ll help you uncover your values too.
Known for asking powerful questions, Jen opens up “aha” moments that help move her clients towards their goals. Her approach includes coaching to unearth practical solutions and helping her clients take actions that make a meaningful impact. She brings a being/doing mindset, deeply grounded in a strategic understanding of business and especially HR dynamics.
A true Aussie, Jen is a beach lover, traveler, hike and trail novice, and global citizen who loves working with clients all over the world. She always finds room for a little fun along the way.
Education & Certifications
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Advanced Certificate in Human Resources, Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Co-Active Training Institute
- ACE Coach Mastery program, WBECS
- Positive Intelligence core program, Positive Intelligence Inc.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, University of South Florida
Professional Experience
Learn about Jen R. professional history.
- Senior Human Resources Business Partner, MasterCard
- VP, Manager Human Resources, State Street
Functional Experience
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Industry Experience
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Coaching Expertise
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Testimonials and Coaching Highlights
I am very pleased to endorse Jen Ryan for her talents as both a leadership and personal coach. She has a winning approach of combining the innate gift of listening( especially with the heart), solid and diverse life / work experiences , and a serious training acumen. All in all this makes her both intuitive without being presumptuous , knowledgeable without being prescriptive , and compassionate without being sentimental .
I endorse her whole-heartedly.
Jen is adept at listening through the muck and getting to the crux of one’s professional challenges. She brilliant at listening well and gently pushing one’s boundaries so that they reach their professional potential. I’m thankful for Jen’s practice and highly recommend her to others looking to reignite their leadership journey.
Jen is simply the best. I worked with her during a rocky patch in my career and other things as well. Jen was excellent at helping me develop the skills I needed to gain clarity, and understanding in my next steps while focusing on my core values. She has a genuine approach and takes the time to read between the lines, getting to the core of the situation/circumstance etc and then work from there. She cares so much about the people she works with, and is the most amazing listener. Jen is a joy to work with and I highly recommend her for leadership and personal coaching!