Author Professor Coach
Offering coaching for...
Leaders
Aspiring leaders
Aspiring leaders
I have been the commissioner of education for the state of Minnesota with an 8 billion dollar budget, and I have been in multiple c-suite positions. My degrees include a PhD in education and MA in public administration. Whatever you are facing, I'm confident I have the advice and tools you need.
Aspiring leaders
Aspiring leaders
Aspiring leaders
I have been coaching and mentoring aspiring leaders in business, education, and government--including political candidates as an advisor and campaign manager. If your goal is to gain a more influential position, I can guide and mentor you up the ladder and over the hurdles.
Graduate students
Graduate students
Graduate students
I have been a doctoral professor, dissertation advisor, and committee chair for decades. If you are working on your capstone, thesis, or dissertation, I can help you with organizing, outlining, editing, and staying motivated.
Writers
Graduate students
Graduate students
As a professor, published author, experienced editor, and alpha reader, I am uniquely qualified to assist you with your publishing dream. I can help you set goals and a timeline, provide editing, or get you through writer's block.
Featured on
CNN, ABC, and the Discovery Channel
Quoted in
Time Magazine, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Education Week, and the National Journal
The Jax Coaching Method
My coaching will work for you because it is based on your goals, sound research and theory, a trusting relationship, years of experience and training, and these steps:
Jax Coaching Method steps
1. Understand your life purpose
2. Gain clarity on your goals and challenges
3. Focus on objectives that will bring you success and abundance
4. Identify and learn to use specific tools that clear away obstacles
5. Learn how to ignite your own passion and stay motivated
6. Modify routines and habits
My Philosophy
My coaching is founded upon positive psychology, heart-centered change, growth mindset theory, and the science of well-being. Leadership coaching also includes transformational and servant-leader theories.
Books
Do It By Heart: Lead with Your Purpose and Passion
If you lead by heart you and your employees will be happier and more fulfilled. Happy employees are more engaged with their work and customers, and fulfilled employees are more creative and flexible. So how do you lead by heart? It comes naturally once you discover your purpose and identify your passions. This book will show you how. Leading by heart will take you and your work to the next level of abundance.
Who's Building the Ark
Your employees can build or destroy your organization. You need people in positions that align with their skills, traits, and personalities; then they must be sufficiently motivated. Use this book to quickly and easily identify the personality types in your organization and how they impact you and your bottom line. Figure out who can keep you afloat during day-to-day problems, rebranding, downturns, or even crises. Anyone can predict rain. who's helping you build your ark?
The Seven Stages of an Enlightened Teacher
Teaching, training, and mentoring others is an endeavor that can improve all parties involved when both the inner and outer game goals are clearly identified. While avoiding dogma and doctrine, this book helps those who teach and train others understand the role of transformation and that which is greater. Through inspirational stories and concrete instructional strategies this book guides the reader through the stages of enlightenment so they, and those they teach and coach, are more energized and fulfilled.
"Dance as if everyone is watching, and you're bringing down the rain."
Christine Jax
