hi, I’m Claudia.

supporting women through their journey to leadership 

Executive Coaching is a second career for me.  After leaving my last place of employment and looking for my next role in IT, I realized that I was finding the same-old, same-old, and my heart wasn’t in it. I still had energy for something new, something that would pique my curiosity and would allow me to contribute.  I discovered that what I enjoyed most about my roles was mentoring and guiding my direct reports.

My Executive Coaching journey has reignited my love of learning.  I see coaching as a way to pay it forward – I believe that we should share the wealth of our knowledge to help others. 

I always believed that our life is a result of the choices we make, no matter the obstacles that are put before us.  We don’t need to feel stymied; no one can hold us back.  Together, we can forge a path forward. 

      Claudia

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Working in male-dominated industries led me here …

An IT professional for 30 years, I know the challenges that come from working in a male-dominated industry. I also know how hard it can be to be the only female leader in the room – whether that is the boardroom, mine site, manufacturing floor or warehouse – I’ve been there.

I started my career as a coder and then specialized in application development & maintenance, project management and data analytics.  The organizations I worked in were corporate, not-for-profit and government offices, spanning the globe or spanning our nation. I had to become very accustomed to working in diverse environments, dealing with varying time zones, cultures and climates, whether it was with my team in South America, Australia or South Africa. 

My experience taught me the importance of sharing the learnings gained from my challenges and opportunities.

I believe in  being a changemaker; creating a culture of inclusion, respect and compassion in ever evolving industries.

 

Fun facts about Claudia…

01

I speak and read an endangered language.

Have you ever heard of Friulian? Probably not. I can speak and read Friulian, which is considered an endangered language is spoken in the Friuli region of northeastern Italy.

Friulian - a northern Italian language
Antartica - Claudia Jones

02

I really love to travel. 

I am crossing places off my bucket list – one continent at a time!

I’ve travelled to every continent but one – Antarctica, and it’s on my list!

03

 B-52 Bomber hangout.

I have sat in the cockpit of a B-52 Bomber.

And that is all I will say about that (incredible) experience!

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About Claudia Jones

04

Celebrity connections.

I met John Travolta and had his picture on my refrigerator for about five years.

I’ve also met Donny Osmond. And, I may have told him that I love him….

…yah, I did that!

  CLAUDIA’S CREDENTIALS

I found Claudia to be an excellent listener...

I worked with Claudia Jones as an executive coach for a number of months.  I was dealing with some serious business related and personal issues at the time and needed help in order to navigate those issues.  I found Claudia to be an excellent listener, she asked the right questions, and probed in a way that opened up the conversation.  We were able to successfully work through these issues in a way that was respectful, yet direct.  I was very pleased with the results and would highly recommend Claudia.

John B, Principal at The BluMarble Management Group Inc.

...by my side supporting me

I learned from Claudia that as women in IT, we are minorities, but we have our advantages, such as relationship building and influencing the business. Later due to health reasons, I had been on sick leave for over a year, and felt anxious about going back to work. She was by my side supporting me and giving me great insight. As a result, I went back to work full of peace and joy!

Frances R, SAP Treasury Lead, J&J

 

Claudia provides valuable guidance...

Since I started working with Claudia, I have developed into a more confident and effective Leader. She has introduced me to concepts and models that have been key resources in enhancing my growth, resiliency, and impact in my organization. She has helped me identify and implement new strategies that have helped me approach professional challenges in innovative ways. Claudia provides valuable guidance and perspective and her passion for coaching is evident in her practice. I highly recommend Claudia as a professional coach to anyone looking to improve their leadership skills and take their career to the next level.  

Jessica F, HR Manager, Grant Thornton LLP

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