Meet Jenn Rowe
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Professional Background
I worked in the public and private sector for over 20 years in large and small organizations and led teams ranging in size from three to 25 people. My early career was as
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an attorney before shifting away from private practice to support institutions committed to community impact, education, and health care.
In leadership positions at Stanford University, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, I coached high net-worth individuals to design and execute financial and philanthropic strategies.
I am a certified Co-Active Professional Coach (CPCC) through the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI®) and have my Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential through the International Coaching Federation. I have more than 500 training hours as a coach and facilitator through CTI, the largest and oldest in-person coach training school in the world. I have additional training in Positive Intelligence, Conscious Leadership, Design Your Life, and Impact Parents (for parents of neurodiverse kids).
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I know the importance of values-driven decision-making and the impact it has on individual leadership and team effectiveness as well as personal fulfillment. My clients include high potential and senior leaders as well as teams at small businesses, start-ups, and large corporations, such as Google, Amazon, Netflix, and SAP, as well as community-based nonprofits including the San Francisco Foundation and Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health.


There's More to the Story...
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What my professional profile doesn’t reveal is my ambition, balanced with compassion and empathy. I’m passionate about building relationships, making a difference, and pursuing the elusive balance between career, personal interests, and family. I have a knack for identifying what truly matters, cutting through the noise to focus on priorities that drive meaningful impact. I have had lots of practice!
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Around the time I planned to return to work after the birth of my youngest son, my oldest was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. That life-changing moment brought sharp clarity to what matters most. The fluff of life faded away, and my priorities crystallized. My son, though doing well, is literally one-in-a-million with no diagnosis or defined treatment path. He continues to teach me the importance of compassion and the reminder that we rarely know the struggles others face. This focus and empathy guide all my client engagements.
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When I eventually returned to work, I found less fulfillment in my role. I grew frustrated with organizations that touted work-life balance but failed to deliver and with leaders who achieved results at the expense of their team’s mental health. Like many mid-career professionals, I felt disconnected from the path I had worked so hard to build. I was playing by someone else’s rules, designed for someone else’s goals.
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I decided to shift my focus. Drawing on my experience as an attorney and advisor, I now help individuals and teams prioritize what truly matters so they can be at their best. With curiosity, strategic thinking, and a unique ability to connect the big picture with pragmatic actions, I guide my clients toward clarity, purpose and results.
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I am a coach because I believe
when people understand their priorities and the impact they want to make, meaningful change is not just possible—it’s inevitable.
What I Value
Courage in service of Disruption
Creativity in service of Possibilities
Equity in service of Inclusion
Failure in service of Learning
Adventure in service of Freedom
Playfulness in service of Happiness
Empathy in service of Connection
Stillness in service of Awareness
Action in service of Transformation