Strengths-based
Built on Gallup CliftonStrengths, so you grow from what you naturally do best.
Executive Presence · Leadership · Career Coaching
Own your presence. Lead your next chapter.
Coaching for capable, high-performing professionals who are ready to stop second-guessing themselves, communicate their value clearly, and move forward with confidence.
You're capable. You're driven. So why does it still feel like you're holding back?
You’re in the right place if:
You're stepping into a bigger leadership role and want to show up with more presence
You're navigating a career change, transition, or reinvention
You know you're capable of more, but something keeps you stuck
You overthink decisions, conversations, and next steps
You want to understand your strengths and use them on purpose
The shift clients experience
Before
- Stuck
- Overthinking
- Second-guessing
- Unclear direction
- Playing small
After
- Clarity
- Confidence
- Self-trust
- Strong communication
- Purposeful action
This work isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about fully owning who you already are.
How I Coach
Coaching that's grounded, honest, and practical
My role isn't to tell you what to do. It's to create a space where you can think clearly, challenge your assumptions, uncover blind spots, and reconnect with your strengths. Then we turn that clarity into action you can sustain.
Psychologically safe
A confidential space to be honest about what's really going on.
Action-oriented
Practical tools for real conversations, decisions, and situations, with support between sessions.
Ways to Work Together
Coaching that meets you where you are
01Start here
Clarity Call
Free20 min
A relaxed conversation about where you're feeling stuck and whether coaching is the right next step.
02Discover
Strengths Discovery Intensive
$22575 min
Includes
- Your Gallup Top 5 CliftonStrengths assessment
- A personalized debrief
- Strategies to apply your strengths in work, leadership, and life
03Build
Executive Presence Coaching
$5253 sessions
Covers
- Communication
- Confidence
- Boundaries
- Aligned action
CliftonStrengths included
04Transform
Private Coaching Partnership
$1,0506 sessions
For shifting long-standing patterns across leadership, career, and identity.
CliftonStrengths included
Also available: LinkedIn and personal brand refresh sessions.
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Meet Jodi
Hi, I'm Jodi.
I’m an executive coach and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. For more than 15 years I’ve helped professionals and leaders build clarity, confidence, and presence. My background is in psychology. I’ve coached and developed leaders across nonprofit, corporate, and educational organizations in five countries.
I believe meaningful change happens when people feel seen, supported, and challenged. What I love most is helping people recognize their strengths and move toward what’s possible.
- ICF ACC (pursuing PCC)
- Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
- B.S.Sc., Psychology
Client Stories
What clients say
Career move
“After more than a year of job searching, I landed a new role within weeks of working with Jodi. She sees potential, listens for what isn't being said, and helps you move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.”
Confidence
“Working with Jodi has deeply changed my perspective of myself and my outlook on what's possible for my life. Jodi has a great balance of challenging me while also holding space for what I am struggling with whether it has been an outdated mindset or one of life's hurdles. What I've found most valuable about our work together are the opportunities for reflection she offers. As a recovering perfectionist, I tend to focus on my mistakes and what's next. Jodi has challenged me to remember how far I've come and that things have only gotten better. Since working with Jodi, I have developed strong confidence in who I am and the value I add in any room I enter. I strongly recommend working with Jodi if you're ready to take your career & life to the next level.”
Coach · Facilitator · Speaker
“Jodi has a remarkable ability to meet people where they are while helping them see what's possible. She combines expertise with genuine care, inspiring confidence, meaningful growth, and lasting change. I would recommend her without hesitation as a coach, facilitator, or speaker.”
More stories
Real words from people Jodi has coached.
“Jodi Johnston is an exceptional coach. She helped me update my professional presence, strengthen my resume, and gain confidence in how I present my skills and experience. What I appreciate most is that she never dismisses my concerns or fears. She listens carefully, asks thoughtful questions, and helps me find my own solutions. I always leave our conversations feeling more motivated, clear, and optimistic. Having Jodi as my coach has kept me on track with my goals and helped me see new possibilities for my future.”
For Teams & Organizations
Workshops, facilitation & speaking
I partner with organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and leadership teams to deliver interactive sessions that create real conversation and tools people use right away.
- Leadership Development
- Executive Presence
- CliftonStrengths Team Workshops
- Communication & Emotional Intelligence
- Team Dynamics
- Navigating Change
How it works
Book a free clarity call.
We talk about where you are and where you want to go.
Choose your path.
We pick the coaching option that fits your goals.
Start moving forward.
You'll get clarity, practical tools, and real momentum from session one.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who do you work with?
Professionals and leaders facing growth, transition, or a confidence gap, from emerging leaders to executives.
How do sessions work?
All sessions are 1:1 over video, so you can join from anywhere.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Everything we discuss stays between us.
What is CliftonStrengths?
It's Gallup's assessment of your natural talents. Your debrief shows how you think, communicate, lead and decide at your best.
How many sessions will I need?
Some clients need one focused session. Others want the lasting change of a 3- or 6-session package. We'll figure out the right fit on your free call.
Is this therapy?
No. Coaching is forward-focused and action-oriented. If something needs clinical support, I'll say so.
Ready to stop overthinking and start showing up with confidence?
Your next chapter starts with one conversation.