What They’re Saying Continued …
Rai Sur, Cofounder & CTO
I was hopeful about coaching, but knew that finding a good one-on-one relationship would be difficult. I'm happy to say I was pleasantly surprised, as Jay has been amazing and I feel very connected to/understood by him.
My goals going into coaching were to improve my personal and professional life. They are very intertwined for me, and Jay has helped me navigate it all, from the strategic to the tactical to the emotional.
Through my work with Jay, I've grown in several areas. I've become more assertive and more aware of unhelpful patterns of thought/behavior. I would not be able to manage the stresses of startup life without Jay, so I can confidently say that coaching has been a necessary component of my professional development. The coaching experience has been like developing a highly detailed map of my mind, complete with hazards and directions. Jay not only helps me discover this landscape but also provides me with the tools to navigate it. In our sessions, Jay has shown me, with remarkable clarity, aspects of my own mind that I was previously unaware of. I highly recommend Jay and have referred people to him for coaching.
Andy Bauch, Cofounder & CEO
I loved working with Jay! We found actionable directions to take on every concern I brought him. And he's extremely thoughtful and empathetic.
Paul Iribe, Founder & CEO
As a first time founder, working with Jay was instrumental in my growth as a leader and the growth of the company. His coaching has vastly improved my leadership and communication skills as well as helping me through the tougher times as a startup CEO. I could not imagine embarking on this journey without him.
Patrick Coughran, Cofounder & CTO
I had no idea how much I needed coaching until I began working with Jay. Coaching has fundamentally improved my life — both personally and professionally. We spend years learning math, geography, languages, and more, but we rarely learn the most important subject of all: ourselves.
When I started, I was living on autopilot, constantly at the mercy of things outside of my control. Today, I live intentionally, focusing on what I can influence. After working with Jay, I can confidently say I’m a completely different person. I feel more connected to myself than ever before, my relationships are healthier and more communicative, and my day-to-day life is far more enjoyable.
As a leader, I’m no longer conflict-avoidant. I’ve learned to balance disagreement with empathy, which has made me far more effective and authentic. Jay helped me discover who I truly am — it almost felt like meeting myself for the first time. He has an extraordinary ability to listen without judgment, never imposing advice, but instead helping me uncover my own thoughts, values, and conclusions. He moves seamlessly between structure and depth, making the work both grounded and expansive.
I genuinely believe coaching is the most impactful way one can spend time and resources — it may even be the one true silver bullet in life. Jay has truly helped me change my life, and I recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone seeking to live more intentionally, meaningfully, and fully.
Mel Faxon, Cofounder & COO
Working with Jay was fantastic, especially through the enneagram lens. Having a framework to understand how some of my personality traits might translate across both professional and personal relationship has changed how I give feedback and how I listen to both team members and my partner.
Paul Frazee, CTO
Jay's coaching has been crucial to my growth in the CTO role. He actively helps me translate the complexities of the job into effective communication, leadership, and problem solving.
Dr. Patricia Bromley
Working with Jay was a game-changer for me. He helped me recognize how I was unintentionally holding myself back as a leader and guided me through building the skills and mindset I needed to grow. Thanks to his insightful coaching and support, I’ve stepped into several new and fulfilling professional roles. I’m more confident, capable, and excited about my career than ever before.
Lee Katrincic, Cofounder
I highly recommend Jay Wilson as an executive coach. Working with him has provided me with invaluable insights and practical tools to improve my leadership skills. Through his expert use of the Enneagram, he helped me gain a profound understanding of my own management style and how it is perceived by my team.
Jun Hong, Cofounder
Jay has helped me navigate the ever-so dramatic, painful, and joyful journey of building a startup, with the insight of a professional who deeply understands the patterns of conflict and resolution in relationships. As founders, the hardest challenges are often human, not product — and Jay has been an incredible guide through those moments.