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Hi I'm Jena! 

I help go-getter professionals figure out what they want to do in their careers and how to get there.  I've worked with hundreds of clients who as a result of working with me, have made more money, felt more fulfilled in their work and landed their dream jobs.  

The other thing I do for clients?  I make the process fun.

Yes, fun. 

Finding a job, let alone a fulfilling career, can be really stressful.  My goal is to make you have as much fun as possible while still working with the end goal in mind: finding you a career that you love. With some quick wit, come-to-Jesus moments and a swift kick in the tush, I will push you in the direction you need to go to be successful.  My coaching philosophy is a mixture of "all-the-feels" and "action-packed-application".  Together, we get to the bottom of the issue and build a plan from the ground up to boost your confidence, attract employers and grow your network.  

I not only know these tools and tactics work because they've helped my clients.
I know, because I've personally landed multiple dream jobs using them. 

 

More of the fun "About me" stuff

I recently moved to the Nashville area, finally fulfilling my dream of becoming a southern gal. But, for the past five years I've spent launching my career and trying to adult in New York City.  I entered the workforce as an investment banker before swiftly realizing that that life was NOT for me.  From there, I headed to the New York Stock Exchange where I spent time on the trading floor interviewing CEOs of IPO'ing companies. Yes, it was just as cool as it sounds.  And finally, I ended my time in New York at one of the coolest, fastest-growing startups: The Muse.  As I'm always up for a challenge, I decided to launch my own business to help other people find their own awesome careers. 

I believe that if more people loved their jobs, there would be a positive ripple effect throughout our communities, within our relationships and for the Kingdom.

Here's what I know to be true: I'm in awe of Jesus' love and my ideal morning is soaked with Him + His Word, coffee and some mellow jams. Thursday nights are set aside for wine.  And Friday nights for sleep.  I'm an early riser, a wannabe cook, ex-musical theater junkie and can plow through dozens of books in no time.  Next plan - to write one. The thing I miss most about living in NYC are those chick-a-dees above. In a world of Twitter feuds and Real Housewives, it's awesome to have positive female friendships. I particularly miss watching Steelers football games with my family, my mom's impeccable taste in decor and my father's Bad Dad jokes.  

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July 17, 2017. That was the day I officially launched my business full-time. I've learned a TON this past year. Here are the top 10 things I discovered: - 1) Don't try and do everything at once. You will burn out. 2) You will have hard days. Don't give up. Just take a nap or a bubble bath or call a friend. 3) You MUST create boundaries with your space and time or you will feel like you're constantly working. 4) Say yes to lots of things. 5) Say no to the things that aren't priorities. 6) Be strong in your vision and be careful who you let speak into your strategy. 7) Keep your morning routine. If you don't do that, there is a 95% chance you'll be crabby the rest of the day. 8) God will ALWAYS provide. Sometimes at the last minute, but He always shows up. 9) Automate more of your life in Y2. :) 10) Know when it's time to take a break. - And on that note, I'll be a bit MIA over the next month. I have a lot of amazing projects coming down the pipe that need my undivided attention. So I'm saying yes to long-term growth and no to short-term satisfaction. - Plus, I'm kinda sick of seeing my face all the time. (aren't you sick of me yet? I'm sick of me). In order to build a brand - one that is me, myself, and I - it's this fine line between vanity and business. I want to make sure I'm not crossing the line. And hey, I'm spending time with family and friends and have realized I have a VERY hard time being present and not entranced by my phone. - Anyone else feel like this platform can be a bit of 1) time suck 2) comparison trap 3) addiction? Yeah, if you've gotten to that point, maybe you need to take a break too. - Cya on the other side, friends. :)
Waiting is hard work. I used to think it was a passive word. But actually, I've come to find that waiting is quite the active word. There is a wrestling, a strengthening of mental muscle, an anchoring of faith. Waiting is not for the faint of heart, friends. - I've waited for a lot of things in my life. Some things have come to fruition. Others haven't. (Single ladies out there, I see you.) But if anything, I've learned more about God's goodness through the waiting - even when it didn't feel like it. Looking back on the small blip of my life, I can see my thrashing to get out of NYC as God's way of preparing me for what was to come in Nashville. To be honest, when I was on the river this weekend, I had this wave of emotions - gratefulness, peace, comfortability. The waiting made that experience so much sweeter. - So if you're in waiting, endure on. If you're tired, endure on. If you're feeling hopeless, endure on. It's true that God is who He says He is - compassionate, kind, merciful. That on the other side of the endurance is a blessing. It might not be what you're praying for, but He provides blessings nonetheless. - What's something you're waiting on?
Confidence is SUCH an attractive quality. Can I get an Amen?! - I love watching people confidently move forward with their talents and skills. You get a job! Or when a girlfriend suddenly becomes comfortable in her own skin and just. owns. it. Praise Jesus! Or when you meet a guy and you're like, "Oh yes. You aren't an arrogant baboon. You just know who you are." Hi, I'll take one of you! Or when the little girl in my building just bee-bops her way around the pool, dancing to the music. No insecurities there! - I believe that insecurity is a learned behavior. It's a protective mechanism we use to avoid pain. Insecurity is a lie, an identity discombobulator (*Jena-ism). It claims that it will protect us from the scary things: rejection, hurt, disconnection, invalidation. But in actuality, insecurity keeps us at an arms' distance away from our true selves, ultimately not protecting, but holding us hostage. Insecurity breeds lies. Confidence reinforces truth. - Whether you're going through a job transition or relationship nastiness or are just insecure about your ability to adult...I'm praying for you today. That you boldly put on that armor of truth, and leave the lies behind. - Okay, okay. That's enough psychological woo woo for the day. ;) Tell me, I'm working on a fun project - when do you feel most confident? Post in the comments below!
I vividly remember sitting in my 11th grade Pre-AP English muttering annoyances under my breath. I hated what I was being forced to write. It was some five-pronged structured essay on gosh-knows-what. All I knew was that I was miserable and that I wanted that bell to ring so I could escape out of the room. - I vowed then and there that I would never be a writer. - And so it goes with most of my plans, here we are. I’m writing every day, a major driver for my business. And you’re reading it (thank you, thank you). I guess that makes me a writer? God has a funny way of taking our plans, restructuring them, repackaging them and spitting them back out to say, “Actually, I have this for you. Here. And no you aren’t totally qualified to get there on your own, but I will do a new thing through you so that more people will know exactly who I am." - There has been a growing frustration for me on how few resources there are for career-oriented Christian women. As more and more women are staying in their jobs or launching their own businesses, we are faced with a whole new set of options…and challenges: - How do we figure out our callings? What is meaningful work and how can we glorify God? How do we navigate office politics gracefully? With the feminist movement, how do we honor our male coworkers and step into our role as leaders? How do we identify our gifts and talents and translate that to a job? Can we only be in a nonprofit space to really do “the Lord’s work?” - They are hard questions that speak to our souls, pierce through our identities and puncture the air out of our emotions. So tell me, am I the only one here? - How do you integrate your faith and work? Or what questions do you mull on, wishing you had answers to?
In case you were wondering per my last post....all the fun was had this weekend ✌🏼 - Welcome TN, i’ve been waiting for you