“Working with Jonathan? It’s like having a stronger inner voice sitting on your shoulder to guide you through difficult situations faster, better, stronger and with more confidence. He offers candour and the firm but gentle push needed to dig deeper into issues and ways of thinking or approaching difficult situations and conversations.”

“Drawing on his personal experience as a business owner, along with his uncanny ability to listen and truly understand the heart of the issue, Jonathan was able to achieve in a few sessions what would have taken us many, many months.”

“Jonathan was able to ask the questions I had not yet thought of to ask myself. Exploring and discarding options is a helpful process to follow when deciding the correct way forward. Jonathan has a unique ability of cutting through the noise and distraction to get to the core of the issue. His perspectives were invaluable.”

“Jonathan's expertise in governance...was evident and incredibly valuable, helping to guide discussions with clarity and insight. His communication in the lead-up to our board retreat was clear, timely, and thorough, which made preparation smooth and efficient. Jonathan also has a remarkable ability to ensure everyone feels included and heard, fostering a genuinely collaborative environment. Overall, working with Jonathan was a standout experience thanks to his thoughtful and inclusive approach."

"Jonathan is a great listener and highly effective. He probes rigorously but respectfully, on areas that require further clarity, and helps ensure that reflection is followed by action. He is warm, genuine, and insightful. He draws on his knowledge and experience carefully and appropriately to provide examples, options and comparators that help enrich your own processes and self-reflection."

“Jonathan's leadership support has been invaluable to me. As I became a new business owner, his sound, trustworthy advice and encouraging messaging throughout my journey served as cornerstones to my company's growth. I'm so grateful to have had Jonathan in my corner; his expertise spans across multiple areas and he's great at understanding people. I highly recommend Jonathan: he is wise, intuitive, and always helpful.”

“The comfortable nature of Jonathan’s personality and questioning offered different perspectives and stretched my thinking. He has good knowledge and insights into our work, leadership skills and governance. I would describe working with Jonathan as professional, confidential, insightful, and energizing.”

“In addition to his advisory skills, Jonathan brings extensive experience in governance and leadership. His approach combines strong coaching techniques with thoughtful reflections on best practices in leadership and governance.”

“Jonathan was extremely skilled in cutting through a lot of extraneous context and confounding detail and isolating the core issue and then helping me think it through in my own terms. He offered affirmation and pushback in appropriate measures -- never pushing a conclusion but helping me get to it on my own. He taught me techniques for corralling the chaos and keeping priorities straight. It was exactly what I needed to get my feet under me in a new executive position. 10/10.”

I would tell those considering working with Jonathan to come prepared to explore opportunities they might not have known existed, all within a supportive, safe environment.”

“Jonathan's approach is warm, sensible, and filled with valuable insights. Having someone who has experienced many scenarios himself, but who can also game out situations live in real time, was tremendously helpful. Having Jonathan there is like a trusted friend. He's not afraid to challenge you on areas where you need work, but he's also very good at validating areas where you are strong. His broad perspective and solutions-focused approach is very versatile and was immeasurably helpful.”

“I will be forever grateful for the transformative impact Jonathan has made on my leadership journey. One of Jonathan’s unique gifts is his ability to listen deeply and listen for meaning. Jonathan asked me the tough questions in a way that created a welcoming and safe space for me to dig a deeper. I will continue to turn to Jonathan know that I can rely on his candid, caring and authentic approach.”

“Jonathan does a great job at meeting you "where you are at" during each coaching call. He builds rapport quickly and you can tell he really cares about his clients. He has such a wealth of knowledge; I really enjoyed our sessions. I’d describe working with Jonathan as awesome experience that is a jolt of energy and clarity to your thinking. Jonathan provides a great external perspective that challenges and invigorates you to want to do more and be better.”

When I understood how important it was for the Leadership Council to have a conversation about its purpose, membership, and role in the association, I knew we would need the right person to lead this work. There was no question in my mind that you have the skills, knowledge, and creativity to do this. You proved me right. The exercises and discussion moved us toward decisions that are…essential to the association’s growth, responsiveness to our members, and its impact.” 

“Jonathan's gift is helping people think more clearly about themselves and their path. He created a space where I felt comfortable, seen, and genuinely valued. His style is sharp and insightful, but gentle. He has cultivated a nice balance between candid and curious. When I began, I knew I was stuck, but I …walked away with clear thinking about what I wanted and, perhaps more importantly, what I didn't want.”