“Why not go out on a limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is?”

– FRANK SCULLY

About Me

I coach leaders who want to live and lead in alignment with their highest values and aspirations.

As the Principal and founder of Choice Coaching and Consulting, LLC, I have over twenty-five years of experience partnering with leaders in their growth and development. My expertise and passion are rooted in excitement for the potential in each of us to be more mindful and impactful leaders, to enhance our relationships, and to experience greater ease and resilience in work and life. With a style that is compassionate and candid, I work with clients to recognize and build on their strengths.

Within the context of a trusted coaching relationship, clients expand their creativity and resourcefulness, and move through roadblocks to discover greater well-being, confidence, and success. Professional and personal relationships improve through deepening awareness of self and one’s impact on others. Leaders, along with their teams and organizations, benefit from profound and meaningful shifts in collaboration and contribution.

I value the opportunity to bring mindfulness to organizations as a Certified Mindfulness Teacher.

Experience and Qualifications

Jackie has more than 25 years of experience empowering others through consulting, counseling, training and coaching. Before launching her own business, her work experience included

  • Seven years as a Consultant with DBM, specializing in transition coaching with employees at all levels, including senior executives and middle managers.
  • Five years with The Travelers as a Human Resource Generalist and consultant in compensation and staffing.
  • Four years of social service and nonprofit experience.

Degrees and Certifications

  • Professional Certified Coach, (PCC) International Coach Federation (ICF)
  • Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, (CPCC) Coaches Training Institute (CTI)
  • Organizational and Relationship Systems Coaching
  • Advanced training in Conversational Intelligence 
  • Advanced training in Narrative Coaching 
  • Authorized Oasis Facilitator
  • Leadership Versatility Index (LVI) 360 Certified
  • Leadership Agility 360 Certified
  • Certified Mindfulness Teacher – Professional Level (CMT-P), International Mindfulness Teachers Association
  • Completed Teacher Training at UMass Center for Mindfulness
  • B.A. in Behavioral Science, Northern Vermont University, Lyndonville, Vermont

    • Memberships

  • International Coach Federation (ICF)
  • Harvard Medical School, Institute of Coaching Professional Association (ICPA)
  • International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA)
  • Human Resource Leadership Forum (HRLF)
  • Served 3 years on International Coach Federation CT Chapter board

    • On a Personal Note

    Living in West Hartford, Connecticut, I am passionate about giving back to my community through participation in business, civic and charitable organizations. I currently serve on the Advisory Board of The Connecticut Forum and the Board of the Blue Back Square Farmers’ Market.