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Build A High Performing Organization That Can Lead Through The Unknown

Lead Through Change.

You’re under pressure to deliver in the face of compounding challenges:

  • A generational workforce shift, with experienced staff retiring and new leaders stepping in without enough support

  • The rapid rise of AI and new technology, with expectations moving faster than systems can keep up

  • Growing financial strain, with budgets tightening and uncertainty ahead

You can’t afford to just work harder. You need to work smarter, with the right capacity, rhythms, and leadership in place.

Deliver What Matters.

That’s where I come in. I help leaders:

  • Define a clear, actionable transformation agenda

  • Build leadership capacity across every level of the organization

  • Strengthen team alignment and operational clarity

  • Create conditions for meaningful performance outcomes, even under constraint

When the path forward is complex, I help you move with clarity and confidence.

Hi, I’m Jessica

I help leaders build transformation-ready organizations.

I’ve spent my career at the intersection of technology, operations, and organizational change. After leading customer success, organizational performance, and digital innovation across tech and government, I decided to focus on the human side of transformation and support our leaders in this critical moment.

I work with government executives and their teams to lead large-scale change, supporting everything from leadership capacity to operational clarity and organizational performance.

Whether you’re facing workforce shifts, AI disruption, or budget constraints, I help you move from uncertainty to meaningful results.

It’s Up To Us, And This Is Your Moment

What I Do

  • Your Transformation Agenda
    Build the vision, priorities, and roadmap to navigate big shifts with clarity.

  • Change Leadership & Communication
    Bring people with you without losing momentum.

  • Leadership Capacity Building
    Equip new and seasoned leaders to manage people, systems, and ambiguity.

  • Operational Choreography
    Streamline collaboration, eliminate waste, and deliver faster.

  • Performance Culture Development
    Shift from compliance and scarcity to shared accountability and innovation.

Who I Work With

  • Public sector leaders navigating real-world constraints and high-stakes goals

  • Public benefit and social impact organizations

  • City Managers, Chief Administrative Officers, and Digital Transformation Leads

  • Budget & Performance Offices

  • CIOs and IT leaders managing modernization

  • Government teams undergoing structural or cultural change

  • New leaders hitting their growth edge

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.

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Success Stories

  • "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

  • “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

  • "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)

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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

  • "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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