Coaching & Advising with Dr. J
"When someone really hears you without passing judgement on you, without trying to take responsibility for you, without trying to mold you, it feels damn good... It is astonishing how elements which seem insoluble become soluble when someone listens. How confusions which seem irremediable turn into relatively clear flowing streams when one is heard."
— Carl Rogers
When people ask me why they should work with me, I always come back to this quote. It's where my why started. My entire approach to leadership, to organizations, to people — it lives right here.
But my own aha moment came when I realized insight is only the first step. Feeling heard opens the door. What you do next is what changes things. People need tools, knowledge, and someone who can help them take that clarity all the way to action and real impact.
That's the space we create together — insight, action, and momentum.
What it feels like
Coaching, advising, consulting — these words get watered down. What matters is what happens when we work together. Here's what that looks like.
01
You feel heard. Really heard.
Not managed. Not judged. I'm genuinely curious about what you're seeing, what you're carrying, and what you almost named but couldn't quite get to. I ask questions until the picture gets clear.
02
You see something you couldn't see before.
Not because I told you what it was. Because together we decoded what was already there — connecting dots from things you've said, things your people have said, things that happened years ago that are still showing up today. And then you see it. And it's obvious.
03
You leave with something to do Monday.
Insight without action is just a nice conversation. We don't stop there. Once the smoke clears, we figure out the next real move together — and build from there. No 40-page deck. No jargon. Just what's next.
04
You did it. Not me.
That's the part I love most and get the least credit for. The magic is yours. I just created the conditions for it to happen. You had this in you the whole time — you just needed someone to pull on the right thread.
Who this is for
The Founder / CEO
You built something real. Now you're not sure you're running it right.
You're scrappy, smart, and you've gotten this far on instinct and sheer will. But somewhere between where you started and where you are now, the old playbook stopped working. And you're carrying that alone.
"Am I doing this right? Am I going to hurt people? Am I going to screw it up?"
The Middle Manager
Great at the work. Still figuring out the leading.
You got promoted because you're good. Really good. But being good at the job and being good at leading people who do the job are completely different skills. Nobody told you that, and nobody's helping you bridge it.
"I know my stuff. I just don't always know how to get people to follow me."
The Rising Gen
You're stepping into something your family built. That's a lot.
Whether you're taking over from a parent or growing up inside a family business, you're navigating legacy, expectation, and your own identity all at once. You need someone who gets all of that — not just the business part.
"I want to honor what was built and still make it mine."
How to work with me
All of them start with a 15-minute call. We figure out what you need, then we go from there.
Month-to-month. No long contracts. Easy to pause.
On Demand
Single Session
$750 / session
When something's pressing and you need to think it through with someone who gets it.
90-minute session, virtual or in-person
Written summary with next-step recommendations
No commitment required
Good for: a critical decision, a situation that's been nagging, or trying this out before committing.
Book & PayCore Retainer
Trusted Advisor
$1,500 / month
Consistent partnership for leaders who want strategic thinking AND real-time support.
2 × 90-minute sessions per month
Between-session access — email, text, chat
Real-world focus: business, leadership, whole person
Month-to-month, easy to pause or resume
Good for: leaders driving change who need a consistent sounding board and someone to keep them honest.
Book a CallPremium Retainer
On-Demand Advisor
$3,000 / month
For high-urgency leaders who need real access, fast — not scheduled two weeks out.
Unlimited sessions, short-notice scheduling
Priority direct messaging beyond business hours
Hands-on support: drafting, reviewing, in-the-moment
Everything in Core, with more intensity and access
Good for: founders in rapid growth or frequent crisis who need someone in their corner right now.
Book a CallDr. Shannon Jennings is a doctorate-trained business psychologist, master facilitator, and founder of Syncovate. She's had more conversations behind closed doors with leaders than she can count — let's just say decades and leave it at that.
Not sure which fits? 15 minutes. If we click, we build from there.
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Most leaders crave a space where you can think out loud. Make mistakes. Be who you actually are — not who you're supposed to be. Connect the dots. See the patterns. Put the puzzle pieces together without getting it right the first time, without judgment, without anyone taking action on a half-formed thought.
Here's what I know from more conversations behind closed doors with leaders than I can count — let's just say decades and leave it at that: that space doesn't just happen. It has to be created. That's my work — applying experience as a coach, a consultant, and yes, even a mental health counselor, to build the conditions where clarity becomes possible.
And when the aha hits — and it will — it lands like something you already knew. Because it was. That's when I reach into the toolkit. Business, psychology, facilitation, research — tools I've spent decades collecting. Some I'll bring to you. Some you already have and just need someone to help you use them better. And when the aha leads to a tool I have handy? I'll be honest — that's when I get a little excited. It's validating for both of us.