“Jessica really got us and listened deeply–even picking up important things from small conversations. And it is reflected in what she designed for us. I feel like this is so rare.”
Sheri Pfeiffer-Tsinajinnie - COO National Indian Youth Leadership Project
Sheri Pfeiffer-Tsinajinnie - COO National Indian Youth Leadership Project
"Jessica has been a valued thought partner and mentor to me and anyone would count themselves lucky to work with her."
Jeffrey Zwillenberg - Executive Director, Reading Partners Baltimore
Jeffrey Zwillenberg - Executive Director, Reading Partners Baltimore
"Jessica's leadership, which is characterized by boldness, vision, a commitment to exceeding goals, and sense of humor, has shaped our organization."
Emily Edwards - Director of Portfolio Fundraising Strategies, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Emily Edwards - Director of Portfolio Fundraising Strategies, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
"Working with Jessica has pushed me to think bigger, reach even higher. She manages relationships with compassionate honesty."
Alyssa Tecklenburg - Manager of Strategic and Administrative Initiatives, University of California, San Francisco
Alyssa Tecklenburg - Manager of Strategic and Administrative Initiatives, University of California, San Francisco
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My favorite thing about the program is that it is very real...we all bring a little bit of our messy and share it...learning from real life leadership challenges and real life counseling. |
I’m reshaping what I think leadership means...it's less about a telescope at the ship captain's eye and more about the way the captain lives. I'm seeing that this then inspires peers and attracts them to my path. Simply put, leading by example. |
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Full Potential Ventures changed my outlook on my professional career. Through the classwork, 1:1 coaching sessions, and group coaching they helped me see who I was as a leader, and what else was possible. Jessica and her team inspired and supported me in channeling my drive into curiosity, learning, and change. I left every coaching session (with Mia) filled with awe and gratitude. None of it was easy, but I have never been through a more rewarding learning experience. |
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The programme at Full Potential Ventures pushed me to think deeper, with more compassion and clarity about where I was and where I wanted to be. The programme is particularly unique as it works alongside a leader's journey. I received exceptional, heartful 1:1 coaching, intentional and cutting edge input sessions as well as invigorating peer coaching spaces. I solved some very difficult and complicated issues and learned, in the process, so much more about me as a leader. This course truly changed me as a leader. I went from being a leader who serves externally (others), to a leader who serves holistically, (everyone including myself). |
One of my staff told me the other day how much she appreciated the coaching and development I was putting into the team; she said she has seen a big difference in how I am leading. This is a direct result of what I am learning in the Full Potential Leadership program. |
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The connection this course provided me to my peers as well as to "growth work" and leadership strategy gave me something tangible to work on both individually and as a leader. The time spent in this course, with the course leaders and my peers offered invaluable inspiration, support, energy, and skills. |
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The Full Potential Leadership (FPL) program not only allowed me the rare opportunity to think about my personal development but it also forced me to build in time to do so. I would always look forward to the opportunity to engage with other likeminded leaders who reflected varied professions in nonprofit work and created a structured support system to tackle my personal work challenges. The lessons that I learned from participating in the FPL program have pushed me to rethink how I show up as a leader with my colleagues and how to continuously recenter myself in my work. It taught me that it's more important to learn which questions to pose rather than always feeling the need to provide solutions. The tools that I learned while in the FPL program have allowed me to continue to integrate and center components of self-reflection and analysis into my work and that of my team. |
The Full Potential Leadership Program has been an invaluable experience for me. I've never experienced a leadership training program as thoughtful and practical as this one. I've been in leadership positions for the past 8 years and I wish I had this course 8 years ago. |
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This course was exactly what I was looking for to ensure that my sabbatical was a time to expand my leadership capacity. The monthly ‘growth work’ helped me consider many of the big questions that I’d brushed aside for lack of time or direction. I’ve been back at work for three months, and the classes, peer group, and coaching have helped me hold myself accountable to my re-entry goals. |
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"Whether it is building culture, developing leaders, being a thought partner, or facilitating a meeting/training, you want Jessica on your team or in your corner. I learned so much from working with her."
Maris Goodstein - Executive Director, Reading Partners NYC
Maris Goodstein - Executive Director, Reading Partners NYC
"She's a terrific business partner while also having a tremendous compassion and eye for people.
Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar - Chief People Officer, Minted.com
Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar - Chief People Officer, Minted.com
"Jessica is a talented leader and organization builder. She constantly pushes me to think outside of the box, is supportive and highly interested in my professional development. She is passionate about life-long learning and is constantly seeking out new knowledge to share."
Deidre McCormack Martin - Executive Director, Family Law CASA King County
Deidre McCormack Martin - Executive Director, Family Law CASA King County