Jen R.
Leadership Coach & Consultant at Recla Coaching & Consulting
Leadership
Education: University of Md., Baltimore County - University of Baltimore, MBA
Centennial, CO, USA
Biography
With over 15 years of organizational development experience in leadership, coaching, and mentoring, I specialize in creating learning experiences that inspire and equip individuals and teams to maximize their value and impact.
As the founder of Recla Coaching and Consulting, I am on a mission to awaken passion, joy, and the spirit of adventure in every professional endeavor.
Here's my areas of expertise:
☑️Coaching: I help leaders uncover what's already there, offer alternate perspectives and paths, and support and champion their growth journey. I focus on actionable steps that can be applied back into work and life.
☑️Team Culture: I partner with leaders and their teams to establish a learning experience that builds and strengthens trust, collaboration, connections, and effectiveness. This includes one-time teambuilding events and retreats to ongoing learning engagements specific to their group. Interventions are tailored to the leader's goals, strengths, and challenges.
☑️Learning Design: I design learning programs and initiatives based on an organization's needs and current best practices in the field. I specialize in leadership development and interpersonal skills. Learning experiences incorporate a reinforcement plan to ensure the sustainability of intended program outcomes.
Passion
How much time you got? I'm passionate about A LOT!
But here are my top ten:
1. My family (spouse, daughter, son--not in any specific order)
2. Social time with friends (especially my neighborhood book clubbers)
3. Reading (I love books from all genres, fiction & non-fiction)
4. Adventure (biking, hiking, camping, boarding, paddleboarding, kayaking, running)
5. Trying new things and saying "yes" to something scary
6. Fun--I am deeply passionate about making work fun
7. Helping others find purpose and joy in their lives and work
8. Eating (especially cheese & chocolate)
9. Creating something new
10. Meeting new people and sharing learning/knowledge/resources
I am willing to travel
More than 100 miles
When it comes to payments
I sometimes get paid for speaking
Topics
Best Story
Most of the transformative lessons I've learned about leadership have been through my children. While I've learned so much through experts, speakers, mentors, coaches, authors, and trainers over the years; it all seems to come to life through parenting.
Strengthening resilience--who better to teach you than a toddler who doesn't want to go potty on the toilet
Managing your time & priorities--what better way to learn than having your children home during a quarantine while you work
Self-compassion--there's no better lesson than finding a "love note" your daughter wrote to herself about how strong and confident she is
If we pay attention, there are learning lessons all around us. Continuous growth means recognizing we are all works-in-progress, doing the best we can AND there's always a chance to do and be better tomorrow.
Origin Story
My career began in operations management at a downtown Baltimore hospital. After enrolling at the University of Baltimore to complete my masters, I transitioned to leadership, process improvement, and learning and organizational development. In 2014, my career and life path led me to Colorado. Since 2014, I've worked in the nonprofit, government, and healthcare insurance spaces leading people and organizational learning strategy.
I am a constant learner. After completing my masters, I began my instructional design and organizational development studies gaining an Instructional Systems Design certification through the University of Md., Baltimore County followed by an Organizational Development Certified Professional designation through the Institute of Organizational Development. I am certified in Crucial Conversations and Influencer through Crucial Learning and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People through Franklin Covey. I am certified in various assessment tools including Insights and Working Genius.
I've participated as a speaker at various conferences including ATD, TICE, APMP Women's Virtual Summit, and Mile High SHRM. I've been a guest on podcasts such as Powered by Learning, Innovation Bound, and CLO Collect. I've been a panelist on the topics of Making Learning Stick and L&D Trends & Prediction for 2024. I've been featured on the eventible website and published a blog for Training Industry.
For those familiar with various assessment tools:
I lead with yellow energy (Insights)
I lead with influence (DiSC)
My top 5 strengths are woo, maximizer, communication, futuristic, & arranger (CliftonStrengths)
My geniuses are galvanizing & invention (Working Genius)
My top 2 roles are provider & teacher (StandOut)
I am a type 7 (Enneagram)
I am an ENFJ (Myers Briggs)
Example talks
Strengthening Resilience Through Constant Change
Are you suffering from change fatigue? Does every day seem to bring a new challenge, issue, or obstacle you must navigate around? Is change happening all around and it feels like you have little to no control? Let's work together to strengthen your resilience and help you show up as your best self. In this session, we will identify and practice several resiliency strategies related to mindfulness, strengths, reflection, mindset, and influence. You will walk away with practical tools you can apply back into your life and work immediately.
Reframing as a Superpower
Unlock the transformative potential of reframing as your ultimate superpower. Explore how the ability to shift perspectives can revolutionize the way you navigate challenges, interact with others, and perceive the world around you. Learn proven techniques to reframe situations, turning obstacles into opportunities and setbacks into stepping stones. Discover how mastering this skill not only enhances personal resilience but also empowers you to inspire positive change in others. Whether you're facing adversity or seeking to unleash untapped potential, embrace reframing as your secret weapon for unlocking new possibilities and shaping a brighter future.
Leading Authentically
Let's dive into what it means to be an authentic leader. We will explore how authenticity extends beyond mere behavior to encompass genuine alignment with core values and intentions. We'll tackle the question of what it truly means to be authentic, navigating complexities such as handling authenticity when it intersects with challenging behaviors. Discover how leading with transparency and empathetic connection fosters trust, empowers teams, and sparks innovation. You will gain actionable insights to amplify your leadership impact and inspire lasting positive change.
Navigating Workload with Resilience & Prioritization
Discover strategies to conquer overwhelming workloads with resilience and effective prioritization. Learn how to identify key tasks, manage time efficiently, and maintain mental fortitude in high-pressure environments. This session provides you with the tools to get organized, strengthen your relationship with time, and build resilience.