I worked with Jill to evaluate how I could improve connectedness and communication on my 90 person geographically diverse and highly specialized research team. Jill helped me think through exactly what connection means to me and why, along with transparent communication, it is critically important to recruitment and retention of top talent as well as to the success of the growing business that I lead. We brainstormed specific and actionable metrics that I am using to gauge progress toward these goals. Jill asked great probing questions that helped me to frame the key issues and challenges as well as solutions using a broad lens. Jill is practical and easy to work with, and she brings a diverse set of leadership experiences and skills to the table in a very effective way.

— A Female Executive

Working with Jill has been a game-changer for me. I've been able to grow into my role and fully embrace the accountability and development of not only myself in my position but within and across the company as a whole. I've really appreciated the learning experiences and the understanding of my personality fitting in the role that I have.

— Start Up Executive

I started meeting with Jill during a very challenging time. I had several team members leave the company unexpectedly to pursue new opportunities. Also during this time I was given the opportunity to take on my first executive role and was forced to deal with many political obstacles regarding the move to this position. As someone who can sometimes be too accommodating and have difficulties saying no, Jill helped me workshop dozens of conversations to identify not only the desired outcome but also the best ways to be more assertive when needed. She also helped me every step of the way during the transition. She guided me to identify my executive style and note key learnings from previous managers. Our sessions have given me confidence to navigate many difficult conversations as well as helped me identify the need for different communication styles.

— A New Executive

“I worked with Jill on starting my consulting business after retiring and wondering "What is up next for me?". She provided a safe, yet challenging series of inquiries for me as a budding entrepreneur, that quickly focused me on what I truly wanted to do with my business. Jill is the real deal - she cares about me making progress in the direction I want to go and provided me with insights into, not only myself, but suggested resources to get me smart in short order. I highly recommend Jill as an executive coach and consultant for budding entrepreneurs who need clarity, focus and the conviction to begin.”

— A Flourishing Entrepreneur

“After working with Jill on strengthening my delegation approach, I handled a situation with an employee very differently than I would have in the past. Instead of stepping in to solve three issues myself, I applied the strategies we discussed and delegated all three effectively. What would typically have taken a 30-minute call was resolved in five minutes. It was a small moment with a meaningful impact—freeing up time for more strategic work and reinforcing a more effective leadership dynamic.”

— Regional Sales Executive

C.A.R.E.S. and what it stands for is an effective and positive way to lead. Our team was inspired by how the C.A.R.E.S. To Succeed© Program relates to motivating and engaging employees by helping them "feel good about their work" while getting results. After completing the assessment our team determined we were short on communicating a clear mission and vision. It was a great action item to take away from the training to help improve productivity for everyone.

— Senior Leadership Team

Since starting with Jill, I have been able to improve in multiple areas that have made considerable impacts on my professional development. First, Jill encouraged me to expand my network but emphasized the importance of adequately preparing for those conversations. This effort was complementary to other areas I was working on, related to my ability to lead my team - having difficult conversations. Much of what I was doing to expand my network was easily translated to enabling challenging conversations. It was the preparation, asking the right questions, and treating people the way you would those who are closest to you that led to successful outcomes. UpNext Leadership Coaching has been a transformative experience for me. Jill's coaching and guidance have given me the confidence to better lead my team, expand my network, and engage in challenging conversations, successfully.

— A Seasoned Director

“I highly recommend Upnext for senior leaders and organizations seeking executive coaching. Jill helped me strengthen how I show up as a leader—particularly in finding my voice and speaking up more confidently with our CEO. Through her thoughtful, conversational coaching approach, I gained greater self-awareness and clarity around how my perspective adds value at the executive level. Jill creates a space that allows for honest reflection while also driving action. The shifts we worked on translated quickly into more effective executive dialogue, stronger influence, and clearer decision-making. The impact was immediate and meaningful.”

— Chief Financial Officer