Great teams don’t just happen.
They’re built intentionally.
I help leaders and teams connect to a clear purpose, a better process, and each other, so they can unlock their full potential.
Hi, I’m Jess,
I’ve led teams in fast-moving startups, government agencies, and purpose-driven companies, and I know that meaningful work takes more than good intentions.
It takes clarity about what matters, care in how we show up, and the right amount of challenge to make a real impact.
I bring a cross-sector lens and real-world leadership experience to every client relationship so you can fast-track your path to a more engaged team and results you’re proud of.
Misalignment Is Expensive
Only 20% of employees are fully engaged at work (source). That means 80% of your payroll might be going toward unclear priorities, misaligned work, and avoidable inefficiencies.
Does this sound familiar?
You’re in meetings all day, but not sure if your team is making meaningful progress.
Projects stall over unclear roles, unspoken tension, or last-minute pivots.
Feedback is vague, late, or avoided altogether.
Here’s the cost:
It wastes time, effort, and valuable resources.
It burns out good people, and they leave.
It slows down progress on the things that actually matter.
Team Development
Helping teams work smarter, collaborate effectively, and achieve meaningful results.
Your team will:
Strengthen collaboration, understanding, and connection among diverse team members.
Align daily work to top line goals, set clear expectations, and eliminate wasted time and effort.
Modernize workflows to reduce friction, eliminate wasteful work, and improve results.
Improve peer-to-peer accountability along shared goals and initiatives.
Turn core values into daily actions, norms, and behaviors.
Build skills to manage conflict and engage in healthy, constructive debate that moves the needle.
Leadership Coaching
Helping leaders grow with clarity, confidence, influence, and resilience.
Learn to:
Influence decisions and delegate effectively without micromanaging.
Frame ideas to increase buy-in and reduce pushback.
Set and uphold shared standards of excellence.
Foster healthy debate with transparency and respect.
Give and receive feedback that strengthens trust and accountability.
Stay resilient, trusted, and effective — while avoiding burnout.
Communicate effectively so you can advocate for new initiatives, escalate issues, collaborate cross-functionally, and make a bigger impact.
Trusted By:
My current and former clients include the CEOs of seed round to series B startups, City Managers, County Administrators, State Agency Secretaries among other talented individuals, including senior ICs, Directors, and VP-level folks at non-profits, large companies, and government agencies.
Testimonials
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"Working with Jessica has been nothing short of transformational. Before our sessions, I was plagued with self-doubt and unsure of how to take the next steps in growing my business. I had the passion and skills but felt stuck, overwhelmed by the uncertainty of what came next. Because of Jessica, I now have a clear roadmap and a stronger sense of purpose, along with the tools to keep moving forward. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a coach who is not only knowledgeable, but also deeply invested in your success."
Danielle Kelly, Founder and CEO, MTHR
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“Working with Jess was incredibly valuable for us and our early-stage startup. She brought a thoughtful structure and exercises that gave us space to look at all aspects of our business in a one day intensive workshop. Jess is a talented coach and was particularly gifted at being a mirror that allowed us to see our business more clearly.”
Dan Coe, CEO of Rally
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"Jess provided insightful guidance, practical strategies, and a supportive space to discuss my challenges. She helped me identify the root causes of my burnout and develop a personalized action plan to regain balance and motivation, alongside helpful meditation and journal resources. What stood out the most was her ability to listen attentively and offer tailored advice rather than generic solutions. The session left me feeling empowered, refreshed, and ready to implement meaningful changes in my work life. I highly recommend Jessica's services to anyone struggling with burnout or seeking career clarity!"
(Coaching Client)
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“Jessica has a rare ability to think broadly about the critical long term challenges and opportunities facing her customers and company, while at the same time, be pragmatic about providing value in the here and now.”
Oliver Wise, Chief Data Officer, US Department of Commerce
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“If you're in her sector, you've heard buzzwords like "innovator" thrown around a lot. But Jessica is the real deal. She works with a mission and leads people to follow her.”
Ian Kalin, Founder, TurbineOne
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“With Jess’ guidance, a career change morphed into a life change — she led me through the process of reevaluating and recognizing not just my professional accomplishments but my value as a compassionate, intelligent human being.”
Curtis G., Creative Director
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“I have been able to achieve more at work in a month because of Jessica’s guidance than I had in the six months prior to our coaching sessions. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Jessica, and would wholeheartedly recommend her as a coach.”
Vedika, A., Product Manager
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“Can’t say enough good things about Jessica MacLeod! If you’re looking for coaching definitely take advantage of her offer. You won’t regret it.”
Michael Wilkening, Former Secretary, California Health and Human Services
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"Jess did a beautiful job helping me understand and face some of the underlying reasons for my lapses in professional confidence. She's empathetic, curious, and constructive, and gave me personalized support during our sessions and resources that I continue to use. I can't recommend her more highly, whatever professional coaching you need -- she's experienced, versatile, and committed."
(Coaching Client)
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