Meet Jolynn Mitchell

I am an experienced Senior Business Leader and Coach focused on empowering people and leaders. I am an adventure seeker and really enjoy tackling challenges, whether they are physical or in the conference room. I approach working with individuals and teams like I approach life - full of excitement, curiosity and positivity.

Traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and taking risks trying new and interesting delicacies really bring me joy and fulfill my need for adventure (whenever we meet, you'll have to ask me how tarantula tasted). I have also climbed up 19,500 feet on Mt. Everest and jumped out of perfectly good airplanes. I am disciplined, thrive when faced with a challenge, and embrace change. My life experiences and corporate career have allowed me to create a practical and holistic approach to guiding teams and individuals, providing the impact needed for lasting positive change.

BACKGROUND

I have 25+ years of leadership experience spanning Fortune 100 companies to start-ups with over 20 of those years at the Senior Director, General Manager and Vice President level. I hold a BSc from the University of Western Ontario, Canada, an MBA from The University of Oregon and a Professional Coaching Certification through New Ventures West. I have a passion for working with individuals and teams in the search for maximum success and fulfillment in business and in life. I currently study under Margaret Wheatley and am part of her cohort “Warriors for the Human Spirit”. I’ve learned over the course of my life that, in the end, it’s the people that truly make a difference and being able to show up as your highest, whole self is truly liberating.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 

I’m a Professional Certified Coach [PCC] through New Ventures West, certified through ICF*. I also hold a BSc from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from the University of Oregon. I am certified in Enneagram and Hogan Assessments and am IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed.

*ICF Credential-holders are part of a self-regulating group of elite coaches who provide accountability to clients and the coaching profession as a whole. They pursue and complete rigorous education and practice requirements that provide unquestioned legitimacy to their commitment to excellence in coaching.

  • OUR VALUES

    We are optimistic that there is a better way of teams being together and thriving.

    We believe in fairness and cooperation - no one can do this work alone.

    We believe this work should be fun with a dose of vulnerability, bravery and spontaneity thrown in for good measure.

    It is important to have diversity of thought and opinion to capture the breadth of work being done together.

    We hold ourselves and our partners accountable for achieving results and change.

    We will create a safe vessel for the work to happen and to hold it lightly with compassion.

  • “I will forever be indebted to Jolynn’s advice”

    Making the decision to completely change my career late in life was an incredibly daunting task.

    Jolynn helped map out my options, set goals, and examine the pros and cons for the potential next step.

    She held me accountable, giving me some homework to do. She helped me dig deep and look at what I really wanted. Jolynn consistently angled the conversations towards me making the decisions myself, and taking ownership of my move. I will be forever indebted to her sage advice.

    - Darla Bright

  • “I would recommend Jolynn for individuals from different cultural backgrounds”

    For me, every interaction was full of opportunities to self-discover ways to move forward where I needed it.

    Jolynn had great tools and book recommendations that made for a rich experience. I would recommend Jolynn for individuals from different cultural backgrounds as well. She truly cares about understanding the individual and finds ways to help navigate cultural intricacies that also play a part in life!

    - Monica Young

  • “Jolynn is a heck of a coach, mentor, and trusted partner”

    If you want to change your job, how you show up at work, how you feel and think about yourself, or change something but you’re not sure what it is, Jolynn is the coach for you.

    She has equal parts compassion, smarts, knowledge of corporate dynamics, and a keen ability to read what her clients need.

    Jolynn saw the ‘me’ I want to be and helped me take the small and big steps I needed to get there. She understands that emotions are not to be denied but embraced, honored and let go so the passion behind them can leap, run, or quietly go forward.

    - Stephen Sonderman

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