Jill Johnson | Women in the Workplace

I help ambitious women accelerate their careers with clarity, confidence, and strategic momentum.

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My Philosophy

As a coach focused on women in the workplace, I understand the complexities of career growth. Early in your career, hard work and strong performance often feel like enough. Over time, advancement requires something more nuanced. It calls for clarity, positioning, confidence, and thoughtful decision-making.

Many women reach a point where they are capable of more, but unsure of the next move. The pressure to prove yourself may linger, even as your role expands. You may find yourself asking whether to push forward, pivot, speak up more, or protect your time differently. These decisions are rarely straightforward, and there are few spaces to think through them honestly.

Coaching creates that space.

I work with clients to define what success means at all career stages, and to pursue it intentionally. Together, we strengthen leadership presence, sharpen strategic thinking, and build the confidence to make decisions that align with both ambition and values. The goal is to move forward with clarity and purpose.

Experience & Qualifications

I’ve logged 1,000+ session hours with 100+ clients in the technology, educational, and non-profit sectors. A sampling of my clients include leaders at technology companies, Stanford University faculty, and government executives.

    • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Sociology, University of California, Davis

    • Coaches Training Institute (CTI) - Certified Co-Active Coach, CPCC (2017)

    • International Coaching Federation (ICF) – Professional - Certified Coach, PCC (2020)

    • Mentor Coach - Professional Certified ADHD Coach, PCAC (2025)

    • Positive Intelligence - Mental Fitness Coach

    • Stanford - Compassion Cultivation Training and Compassion Immersion

    • Scaling Intimacy: Experience Design Training

    • WBECS - Team Coaching & Accelerating Coach Excellence (ACE)

Coaching for Women

My Areas of Focus

  • In my approach to executive coaching for women, I focus on empowering female leaders to excel in their professional roles. My clients often work on strategies for career change, re-entry after taking time away from the workforce, skill development, and overcoming mental barriers, like imposter syndrome. Executive coaching for women addresses common challenges, such as navigating leadership dynamics in male-dominated environments and managing the dual demands of a career and family responsibilities.

    We’ll work together to develop effective leadership styles, enhance decision-making skills, and strategize for career advancement, all while navigating what a balanced personal life means to you. For my executive women clients, our coaching aims to create a harmonious blend of professional success and personal fulfillment.

  • Similar in some ways to executive coaching, career coaching for women is tailored to help female professionals navigate their career paths effectively, addressing challenges unique to women in the workforce. My women clients focused on career often work on strategies for career advancement, skill development, and overcoming workplace barriers, such as gender bias.

    We also emphasize maintaining a healthy work-life balance, particularly for parents juggling family responsibilities. The goal of career coaching for women is to empower women to achieve their professional aspirations while ensuring personal life remains fulfilling and balanced.

  • Distinct from executive and career coaching, life coaching for women encompasses a broader spectrum. It addresses personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and life balance, tailored to the specific needs and goals of each woman.

    Whether it's navigating relationships, personal development, health and wellness, or life transitions such as becoming a mother, life coaching for women offers a supportive environment. The aim is to help women find clarity, confidence, and a sense of fulfillment in all areas of their lives. Through this wide-ranging lens, many of my clients gain the tools and confidence to achieve those exact outcomes.

  • Empowerment coaching for women focuses specifically on fostering personal strength, confidence, and self-advocacy. In this coaching variation, we delve into the core of what makes you uniquely powerful. We work together to dismantle limiting beliefs, confront societal and personal barriers, and build a resilient mindset.

    Whether it’s in the boardroom, at home, or within your personal relationships, empowerment coaching for women equips you with critical tools for growth. Together we focus on nurturing a deep sense of self-worth. The coaching is designed to help you stand firm in your values and make decisions that align with your authentic self.

Common Challenges

Work-Life Alignment

Women with fruitful careers face common challenges around prioritization and identity.

How can you balance parenting without giving up years of career progress?

Sustainable Performance

Ambitious women are often rewarded for pushing through. Over time, that pace can become unsustainable.

How do you build a career that is both high-impact and sustainable?

Boundaries & Priorities

Competing desires for a thriving career and a healthy personal life can create tension.

How can you structure your life and career so you can truly have it all?

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