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I'm listening...

Whether we're working one-on-one or tackling communication challenges within your company, my approach is simple:

I listen. We get real about what's going on. And together, we figure out what comes next.

Let's start here...

Are you here for you or for your business?

If you are here for both, start with the most pressing, we can come back to the other one later

For Individuals

Sometimes you need a place where you can just be real about what’s going on.

We can talk about life (any aspects), work, leadership, relationships, communication, goals, career growth, or whatever else is taking up space in your head right now.

I’ll listen, help you sort through it, challenge you when you need it, and support you as you figure out what comes next.

Together, we'll work toward greater clarity, stronger self-awareness, new perspectives, and practical steps you can actually take, at your pace and in a way that makes sense for you.

No judgment. No pretending. Just a safe, confidential space that’s yours to be heard, seen, acknowledged, and understood.

For businesses

Sometimes your people need support that doesn’t fit neatly into a meeting, training, or performance plan.

I work 1–1 with employees at every level, giving them a safe, confidential place to talk through work, leadership, communication, relationships, personal challenges, or whatever may be affecting how they show up.

I also work with leaders and organizations to strengthen communication, identify and close communication gaps, and better understand what’s happening within their culture.

I listen. I look for what may be getting missed. Then we figure out what can make it better.

A little bit about me...

You’re likely to land on a lot of websites and find beautiful professional headshots and probably not too many pictures with kids or family mixed in.

But here’s the thing...

If I’m going to invite you into my space and ask you to trust me, I want you to know who you’re actually getting.

For me, if I left out being a mom, my family, my love of the outdoors, or all the other real-life stuff, I’d be doing you a disservice. After all, I serve people and businesses every day.  And, real life is part of both.

So, hi. I’m Jen Zahari, and it is truly my pleasure to have you here.

Professionally, my background includes more than 25 years in leadership roles across different organizations and nearly nine years working with individuals, employees, leaders, and businesses through my own company in various coaching capacities.

I’ve earned certifications, taken additional trainings, and will always continue to learn, not for more credentials, but to keep growing my own knowledge and perspectives so I can bring more to you and/or your teams.

It's important to mention that not everything I do or bring to the people I serve came from a classroom.  In fact, much of what I know has come from experiencing life.  

 

I’ve been an executive leader. I’ve been an employee. I’m a mom. I’ve experienced successes, failures, relationships, career changes, hard life moments, uncertainty, growth, and plenty of times when I didn't have everything figured out either.

All of these life moments have shaped me into who I am, how I listen, and how I show up for the people and companies I serve.

I get the opportunity every day to work with people 1-1 and within businesses.  I love this dynamic because it gets to the heart of who I am and who I want to be at every level! 

 

Who I am for those I serve matters most to me!

 

I want every person, whether they are a 1-1 client or part of a business I work with, to feel heard and understood in their desired needs and outcomes, acknowledged for what's going right, and supported in the capacity needed. 

Will I always get it exactly right? Probably not. But I will always strive to. And, I'll always own areas for growth to serve you better!

To learn more about me, my background or the work I do, click below. 

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Pat, Illinois

Jen is a truly gifted professional. Her empathy, patience, and warmth made it easy to open up even when I felt stuck. She is incredibly insightful and has helped me understand the root of my issues rather than just treating the symptoms.

Jen is like having a best friend you can share anything with and never feel judged. She will laugh with you, give you the hug when needed and come up with exercises that you can do. You may even feel silly but she will keep you going with new things if you don't like them.

She will help you figure out your plan then suggest the route, then when you forget the plan, fail or just want to restart she will give you energy and guidance to get back on the road to success.

Don't be scared to try a coach. There will be times you may look in the mirror, see her looking back and just laugh. When i went to Jen I thought I just wanted to lose a few pounds. She could help me with a "plan" on how to eat. Little did I know, my little girl inside was the problem. I was carrying around a lot of "stuff" that was the bigger problem. Get rid of the "stuff" so the body can work well.

I feel so empowered after we meet. She really cares and it shows on how she works with you. I promise you, you will LOVE her. She guides with love and helps you come to your own conclusions.

She speaks from years of experience and has written some GREAT BOOKS! READ THE BOOKS! They are her! You will feel like you know her after reading them. She is the kindest person you will ever meet. I wish you joy on your journey but if I were you, I would invite Jen to join you! It will make the journey fun!

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Another way to support you...

Not everyone is ready for a coach. I know I wasn't for many years.

Writing started as an outlet for me, a way to give people some of what I always felt like I needed along the way.

And somewhere along the line, it became something more.

 

Writing became healing for me, while also giving me another way to create tools, share experiences, and support others along their own journey.

That’s really what my books are about.

Some are stories. Some are tools. Some are meant to help you reflect, grow, understand yourself a little better, or simply remind you that you're not alone in figuring life out.

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