Executive Coaching for
Leadership Excellence

Jena is truly in a class of her own. Calling her an incredible Executive Coach doesn’t even begin to uncover her talent of uncovering areas of opportunity for you and your organization. With over 10 years of experience on Wall Street and a PhD in Psychology, she blends understanding the nuances of scaling a business while also understanding the intricacies within team that makes up the organization. She has impact from day one.

Jena’s ability to navigate running a business while also guiding team members on their individual journeys to discover who they are, and who they can become is invaluable to any organization.

Over the past four years, Dr. Booher has been an integral part of the Bluecore team. She has conducted over 2,000 executive coaching sessions with our senior leaders across all departments. Through her coaching, we have seen up-leveling within our team. Jena has helped leaders step into larger roles, allowing us to retain top talent while maintaining the fast pace of our business. Additionally, she has guided us through the various ups and downs of scaling a tech company. We have also engaged her to run multiple rounds of her Leadership Lab, which has become a favorite initiative among our middle managers.

I had the pleasure of working with Jena Booher, Ph.D. during some crucial transitions in my career. After selling my company and facing the challenges of change management and cultural shifts within the new organization, Jena’s insightful guidance helped me navigate those tough times and build trust in my new role. Her support was invaluable in taking on more responsibility and making a lasting impact. Years later, as I joined a new startup and had to manage strong personalities while building new processes to change the trajectory of the organization, Jena’s feedback was once again crucial. Her ability to offer practical advice and provide the right amount of reality check has been a key factor in my professional success.

I'm not sure there is a word in the English language that adequately describes the impact that Jena Booher has made on my career and personal growth.

I had the great fortune of meeting Jena a few years into working for a fast scaling startup in New York City - and her unique approach to leadership coaching changed the way I not only operated in that environment but the value that I was able to see in myself from that point forward.

Since beginning my coaching with her, I received multiple promotions, more than tripled my salary over the course of three years (at the same company - which speaks volumes), gone on two maternity leaves for my beautiful daughters, started my own consulting company, AND surprised myself by joining another startup - one that was smart enough to hire her as a coach, I might add. I was able to do all of these things because of the tools that she gave me - and I'm proud to say I built a reputation within multiple industries since as a trusted operational partner myself as an observer at the executive table.

There isn't a Thank You note long enough to show my appreciation for her investment in me and my career - and that's what it feels like when you work with Jena - you're not just another name on the client's list that they want her to work with - you are uniquely you, and she helps you to grow and develop in that role and beyond - in turn, adding immense value and employee engagement from an employer perspective.

Easiest Value Prop story I've ever told - Jena Booher is a game changer for any organization. And the key to unlocking the superpowers within your leadership teams to help your company scale. Full stop.

Working with Jena has been a career changing experience. Her "business-minded therapy" has helped me see things about myself and my work that I would have never been able to identify on my own. She's a great listener and an even better framer of the problem and guide toward the solution. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to level up their leadership skills or the skills of their employees.

Working with Jena is like talking to your BFF, but better bc you will get unbiased suggestions that are powered by science and knowledge of how our brains and emotions are powered. She is incredibly easy to talk to, full of empathy, and holds you accountable to your own growth. Working with her has given me insight into what is driving me behind the scenes and how to work with, instead of against or for those motivators to release them from my system.

Jena has been instrumental in my growth as a leader. She was my executive coach while I transitioned into a senior leadership role. As a coach, Jena was always empathetic yet logical. Her tactics and advice helped me navigate difficult situations, personalities, and my vulnerabilities.

I always appreciated Jena’s no-bullshit approach because it came from an honest and genuine place. She’s an experienced professional who takes a human centric and personalized approach with each person she works with.

Jena has been my secret weapon as a marketing leader. Her approach is human and empathetic but also candid and no bullsh*t. She gives tactical advice for how to navigate execs and leadership to gain their trust and buy-in, to position yourself as a confident leader with a distinct point of view, and to coach teams in a way that maps individual motivations to the needs of the business. Jena has been so valuable that I've had her work with multiple direct reports and recommended her to my peers because she has a keen ability to unlock growth and create hyper-productive and transparent work dynamics.

In 2017, we found ourselves in a challenging situation as an organization, having just merged with our largest competitor. To navigate this transition, we hired Jena to coach myself, my co-founder, and the entire executive team. Our primary goals were to craft a new organizational identity that all employees could embrace and ensure our culture aligned with this vision.
Jena exceeded our expectations. She became an integral part of our team as an "outside insider," working with us full-time. Over the course of her involvement, she conducted more than 4,000 coaching sessions and consistently worked with over 50 of our leaders.
Her partnership with us led to remarkable outcomes. We reduced voluntary turnover by 80%, improved employee engagement by over 50%, and increased manager approval ratings by more than 60%. Jena's expertise and dedication truly transformed the trajectory of our business.

I worked with Jena when I was a manager at VTS. Her impact was significant enough for that company and for me personally that I called her after I'd started my own company, Cubby. She helped me as a leader and helped my company establish and strengthen its culture through big wins and hard times. Whenever I hear from a founder that needs help, I always recommend Jena.

I have worked with Jena in a professional capacity for quite some time now. I have had experience working with other exec coaches in the past. What distinguishes Jena from the rest is her ability to dive into details, understand the nuance and be as operationally focused as the strategic part. It's not just high level advice or frameworks..but something that's very tailored to you as an individual and your current/ future aspirations.

She is adept at parsing the details, drawing out larger themes and equipping you with tools/ strategies to help you be more effective as an executive.

Secondly, she is very clever at forcing you to delve deeper and asking the hard questions and getting answers to root causes. This exercise was a huge unlock for me as I explored my motivations, strengths and areas of opportunities.

Highly recommend her!! Work with her! It will be a huge unlock.

Jena has a fantastic sense for connecting with people and "meeting them where they are" to create an open dialogue. That dialogue has given me a more objective sense of how my colleagues and peers experience me at work, and it has allowed me to optimize my approach in different settings. Really thankful to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Jena!

Working with Jena over the past six months has been transformative for my professional growth. Her unique approach, blending psychology with an intimate understanding of startup dynamics, has enabled me to tackle problems from diverse perspectives -- and has helped me to understand my own biases/innate reactions better. She quickly comprehends complex situations and asks insightful questions that get to the core of any challenge. As a result, I've grown significantly as a leader and feel more in control and empowered in my role and professional path. I'm confident Jena could help anyone who's trying to progress their career, regardless of industry or specific job function.

Jena has had a profound impact on my career and personal development. Her professional counsel has helped me navigate complex interpersonal situations at work for the better of both myself and the company. Thanks to her expert guidance, I’ve been able to build consensus, drive projects forward, and navigate blockers more confidently and effectively. Best of all, she’s an amazing person who truly cares and wants to see you succeed – this is felt in every interaction.

For the past 1.5 years, Dr. Jena Booher has been the executive coach for myself, my co-founders, and our entire executive team. She has guided us through the complex transition into a scaled, high-growth software business. Jena possesses a unique ability to identify and address the root causes of startup challenges swiftly. With her counsel, we have been able to course-correct quickly and get back on track, which has significantly increased our speed and ability to grow as a team.
Jena's no-nonsense yet compassionate and humanistic approach resonates well with our team. She understands the culture we are building and continuously finds new ways to help us succeed.