Jane Sommers-Kelly has advised Fortune 100 corporate leaders on talent issues for over 17 years, and facilitated senior team workshops at high-growth companies. Her JPMorgan experience analyzing profit drivers in business operations underpins her ability to provide effective counsel. Her 18 years designing & delivering leadership programs translates into interactive workshops with application on the job for long-term, ongoing results.
Business Strategy and Innovation
Leadership and Management
Career and Transition Coaching
Technology & Innovation
Real Estate & Construction
Corporate Services
Available:
Monday thru Friday 8-6pm
Free Intro Session Available
Session Type:
Group Coaching (virtual), Group Coaching (in-person), 1:1 Coaching (virtual)
Coaching Certification(s)
- ICF – Professional Certified Coach (PCC) - GTCI Systemic Team Coaching certificate
Coaching Education or Training Programs
Georgetown Leadership Coaching Program
Certified Assessment Tool(s)
- DISC Assessment - CliftonStrengths - Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - Leadership Circle Profile - LCP-BRITE Team Effectiveness
Educational Background
MBA - INSEAD
Coaching methods
As a Team and Peer Group Coach, JSK invests time in: 1)confidential interviews or 360s, 2)asking hard questions, and 3)understanding the businesses modus operandi, so that the Leader’s new practices have the most benefit within the context.
Coaching philosophy
1. Each leader and their eco-system is unique 2. JSK prompts a Leader & Team to identify 3 desired Goals (specific and tangible) and examples of 'Success'. 3. Prompting each client to think thru HOW they can change & lead the change is a key value.
Clients who would be a good fit
1. Leaders of MNCs
2. Owners & Snr Leaders of SMBs (SMall & Medium Businesses)
What makes a coaching relationship successful?
Leader and Team
- initiated the Coaching support
- are open to change = willing to put in the effort
- honesty, incl hard conversations
- respect for each other
Example transformation story
The family owner was frustrated with their Teams underperformance & late deliverables. Post 1:1 interviews & Workshop, the Owner realized and committed to adapting her Communication style. Workflows were visually mapped, and priorities clarified!
- Heads of functions & Bsnss Units in MNCs: HP, Novartis, HSBC, Abbvie, LVMH +
- Teams in mid-to-large companies: J.Deere, Armacell, Sports Endeavors
- Family owned businesses in: construction, real estate, financing
Tennis, pickle and walking my dogs are weekly pleasures.
Immigrant-partnering and ex-offender re-integration are causes I am involved in.
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