Jennifer F.
Dr. Jennifer is a Leadership Coach and Career Strategist who partners with technical professionals and leaders to accelerate leadership development and career advancement. She understands firsthand the challenges STEM professionals face in high-pressure environments, having spent 17 years as a neuroscientist before leading cross-functional data science and AI teams. She specializes in coaching technical experts navigating the critical transition from individual contributor to strategic leader, equipping them with the leadership presence, communication skills, and strategic thinking needed to amplify their impact while managing stress and maintaining sustainable performance. She creates a compassionate, culturally mindful space where leaders can honestly explore challenges and reframe obstacles into opportunities. Her practical, no-nonsense approach integrates neuroscience insights with proven coaching frameworks, empowering clients to achieve leadership effectiveness and advance their careers through strategic action.
Education & Certifications
- PhD, Biochemical & Molecular Nutrition, Tufts University
- M.S., Biochemical & Molecular Nutrition, Tufts University
- B.S., Psychology and Physiology & Neurobiology, University of Connecticut
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Co-Active Training Institute
- Certified Health & Well-being Coach, Wellcoaches School of Coaching
Professional Experience
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- Executive Coach & Consultant
- Team Lead, Data Science & Analytics, Connected Health Innovation, Mass General Brigham
- Program Manager, Data Science & Analytics, Connected Health Innovation, Mass General Brigham
- Scientific Researcher, Harvard Medical School
- Scientific Researcher, Tufts University
Functional Experience
Industry Experience
Coaching Expertise
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Testimonials and Coaching Highlights
Dr. Felsted-Knight meets clients exactly where they are, in the messy reality of competing priorities and high-stakes decisions. Her approach is grounded, practical, and transformational, prioritizing a compassionate, respectful, and culturally mindful space where clients can share honestly. She leverages her scientific background to integrate brain science and evidence-based coaching techniques that catalyze lasting change. Through powerful questions, she helps clients reframe challenges into opportunities while developing clarity and strategic action plans. She supports leaders in stretching beyond comfort zones by combining insights from neuroscience and behavior change psychology with actionable frameworks clients can implement immediately. Her coaching helps clients understand how stress impacts decision-making and develop personalized strategies for leadership effectiveness and sustainable wellbeing.
“Working with Jenn has been a life-changing experience. I was able to completely shift how I balance my personal and professional life, gain clarity on my career path, and discover practical strategies that made an immediate impact. Her sessions were not only transformative but also deeply enjoyable, as she brings a unique mix of humor, warmth, and insightful guidance.
I learned how to establish better boundaries and manage my time more effectively, which increased both my productivity and sense of balance. She gave me actionable tasks that directly supported my personal and professional goals, and helped me explore new career alternatives at a moment when I felt stuck.
I gained measurable improvements in focus and time management, freeing up several hours per week for high-value activities. I feel significantly more confident in making strategic decisions about my career, with a clear roadmap for the next steps.
The benefits I’ve gained have been tremendous, and I’m certain I’ll return for more sessions to achieve even bigger goals.”’
“Working with Jenn has been such a valuable experience. Jenn was able to reframe challenges and areas I was stuck on into opportunities. She helped me see possibilities to create opportunities that I hadn’t considered before, which shifted my perspective from feeling stuck to feeling empowered. That change in mindset has made all the difference as I step into this next phase of my career and business.
Jenn’s guidance, encouragement, and insight made me feel supported every step of the way.
Working with Jenn is an investment in yourself and your future. She has a unique ability to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and provide guidance that truly moves you forward.
I’m so grateful for her coaching and highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow professionally.”
Past clients described Jenn as insightful, supportive, and action-oriented, highlighting her ability to reframe challenges into opportunities, ask powerful questions, and provide practical guidance. She’s known for being a natural communicator who is patient, tenacious, encouraging, and straightforward and for creating a safe space where clients feel genuinely heard and empowered to take bold action.