Hi, I’m Jasper.
I help leaders think clearly and embrace risk.
"Imagine having a guide to help illuminate your blind spots. Someone to help you decide what is important and where to focus. Working with djs has provided critical insights for me, but perhaps more importantly, I'm learning to grow myself."
— John Cheng, Playnomics (acquired by Unity)
“I encourage you to grab an intro session with djs as so much of coaching is about 1:1 connection. His superpower is meeting execs where they are at but not letting them off the hook for meeting their personal goals. That combination (empathy and rigor) is hard to find. I recommend him highly.”
— Robin Spencer, COO, Clearbit
“Jasper has been a transformative force in my personal and professional life. Having worked with other executive coaches, I've found unique support in Jasper's holistic approach--he understands the whole of who I am and who I'm becoming.”
— Jack Defuria, Founder, Parade
I work with founders & execs at the portfolio companies of:
Why choose me as your coach?
For nearly a decade, I’ve faced many of the struggles that you are likely to face: raising money, building a leadership team, pivoting, building products, selling, marketing, recruiting, and more. Through coaching, I’ll partner with you to:
Consistently show up as your best self
Embrace your biggest challenges head-on
Understand your core beliefs (and how they hold you back)
Communicate more effectively with your team
Set and track ambitious OKRs
Build and manage an effective leadership team
Leverage what I’ve learned and avoid some of the pain
What should I expect?
I use powerful coaching frameworks to ask the right questions and move quickly to action. I’m curious and nonjudgmental, but I won't let you get away with magical thinking. My clients know me as passionate and committed to self-development. Here’s what you can expect:
Regular sessions focused on your most important issues
24/7 phone support when you need it most
Offsite facilitation & team support when requested
Accountability to enable you to achieve your goals
What is the ROI of Coaching?
Research on the ROI of startup executives coaching is still lacking. However, entrepreneurs are under similar, if not greater, pressure as senior executives at large companies and the success of a startup is even more dependent on individual leadership decisions. Empirical evidence from studies of coaching executives at large companies shows the ROI of coaching:
What investors are saying
“Here's a good opportunity for a startup founder to get consistent coaching from someone who cares and who knows what it's like to be in your shoes. I believe in coaching for all athletes and all founders. High performance takes focus and constant improvement.”
— James Currier - Partner, NFX August 2, 2019
Let’s talk.
If you’re looking for coaching, have questions, or just want to say hi, hit the button below or email me.