JML Coaching & Consulting
Leadership clarity starts with one honest conversation
Who I Work With
Growth and change rarely arrive on a clean schedule. I help rising and senior leaders work through those moments with clearer communication, healthier teams, and steadier confidence in their own judgment.
Most people come to me at an inflection point. A bigger role. A team that isn't working. A decision that keeps getting deferred. A growing sense that what got them here won't carry them through what's next.
Good coaching takes the whole person seriously, not just the role. What you've lived through and what you're carrying both show up in how you lead.
I also work with neurodiverse leaders, and with leaders who want their teams to make room for a wider range of thinking and communication styles.
Meet Your Coach
The hardest leadership work isn't strategy. It's holding people steady while the ground moves.
I work with mission-driven leaders in education and the nonprofit sector. Most are navigating a transition they didn't fully choose, or building something new.
I won't hand you a framework and call it a plan. Most of the leaders I work with already know more than they think they do. The work is getting clear on what they're actually deciding, and then deciding it.
My Approach: My style is reflective and direct. I listen closely, ask honest questions, and work with both the head and the heart. My role is to offer perspective, help you see what you might be missing, and support you in moving forward with clarity.
My Background: For more than 25 years I've led people through change in higher education. As Dean of Extended University and Digital Learning at California State University Channel Islands, I've led a team of more than 30 and a $10M portfolio, and I stepped into that role at a time of organizational strain. Much of my work since has been about rebuilding trust and helping people find their footing.
Credentials
Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara.
Hudson Institute Executive Coaching Certificate.
ACC, International Coaching Federation.
I live in Camarillo, California. Outside of work you'll find me with family and friends, in the water, or on skis.
What Clients Say
"During our twelve sessions, I was navigating a new role, my manager had just moved on, and my new manager was new to leadership. Every concept Jill shared was simple, clear, and actionable, and the tools she gave me helped me build confidence quickly. Having her available to me during that transition was life changing."
— Kelly, Learning & Development Specialist
“Jill's coaching style is highly effective and impactful. She creates a very welcoming environment that immediately fosters trust, yet she is equally willing to challenge assumptions and push boundaries. Her questions often make me stop, reflect, and unlock completely new ways of thinking. I consistently achieve actionable insights during our sessions. I highly recommend Jill if you are looking for a coach who will meet you with warmth while guiding you toward significant personal and professional breakthroughs.”
— Mark, Executive Coach and Consultant
“I look forward to every coaching session with Jill. Each time, I leave reenergized with new strategies and perspectives that inform my leadership approach. I am more focused, strategic, and confident in my role.”
— Megan, Higher Education Leader
“Working with Jill has been truly transformative. She helped me reframe my long-term goals and current initiatives, allowing me to grow as a leader. Her empathy, insight, and ability to offer fresh perspectives set her apart.”
— Tara, CIO
Services and Offerings
1:1 Coaching
One-on-one coaching gives you dedicated space to think, a trusted partner to think with, and steady support as you work through what matters most. Engagements typically run three or six months, with 60-minute sessions every other week by video or phone. Email and phone support between sessions is part of the work.
Clients come to 1:1 coaching for different reasons: stepping into a bigger role, leading through a difficult transition, working on a specific relationship or decision, or building the leadership practices that make the next chapter possible.
Also Available
Group Coaching: Individual growth in a shared setting, designed for peers facing similar leadership challenges.
Facilitated Engagements: Focused sessions for teams and organizations, including strategic planning, innovation mindset work, and guided peer groups.
Consulting: A thought partner for specific leadership challenges, scoped to the work at hand.