Tackle uncertainty. Thrive with intention.
Leadership coaching for business owners, teams, emerging leaders, and legacy-minded individuals — built on clarity, alignment, and practical ways of working that fit your story.
Built on what matters
Practical coaching for leaders and teams who want momentum.
You don't need more noise. You need clarity, alignment, and a path that fits your people. We partner with you to unlock strengths, build trust, and move forward without losing what matters most.
For business owners and leaders who need clarity, confidence, and a plan that works in the real world.
Build trust, strengthen communication, and create practical ways of working — especially during change.
We use frameworks like Working Genius and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team — tailored to your unique story and goals.
A steady, tailored approach — with real support and tough love when needed.
Whether you're growing, navigating change, or stepping into the next level of leadership, we help you tackle the unknown and build a path that makes growth possible — and desirable.
- — 6 Types of Working Genius
- — The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
- — LINC Assessment (when it fits)
We'll only use what serves your goals — and we'll translate it into everyday language.
We name what's true, what's unclear, and what's getting in the way — so you can move forward with confidence.
Support that's human and honest. You'll feel seen — and you'll be challenged when it matters.
No gimmicks. No hype. Just a grounded partnership built on trust, confidentiality, and follow-through.
We translate insight into action — habits, conversations, and systems that make progress visible.
Backed by proven frameworks and professional training.
Working Genius Certified
Culture Change Coach
LINC Certified Coach
Options that meet you where you are.
We'll tailor the engagement to your goals and context. Below are common formats.
- ✓ Clarity on what matters most right now
- ✓ Strength-based leadership using Working Genius
- ✓ Practical next steps between sessions
- ✓ Strengthen communication and collaboration
- ✓ Create shared language using proven frameworks
- ✓ Navigate change and conflict by building trust and ensuring clarity
- ✓ Clarify organizational vision and goals
- ✓ Align leadership team around shared priorities
- ✓ Build an actionable roadmap with accountability
- ✓ Identity & purpose for the next chapter
- ✓ Knowledge transfer and relationship transition
- ✓ Future impact planning and action integration
What it feels like to be coached.
Real words from people I've had the privilege to support.
Working with Jesi has led to impactful growth in my professional and personal life. She has a unique ability to truly listen; not just to what is being said, but to the deeper challenges, goals, and opportunities. Her insight, emotional intelligence, and ability to ask the right questions consistently led to meaningful reflection and real progress. Her ability to use this skillset to both support and hold you accountable to growth is key. You feel held to a high standard; while also feeling encouraged, and understood. Beyond her professional abilities, she is simply an outstanding human being. As a mother of four, she exemplifies compassion, patience, and selflessness every single day. The same care and intentionality she brings to her family is evident in the way she mentors and supports others. I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for leadership development, mentorship, or organizational guidance. She has made a lasting impact on my life, and I know she will continue to do the same for many others.
I had the pleasure of working with Jesi Betley during a transitional period in my career, and her executive coaching made a lasting impact. At a time when I was between roles and unsure of my next step, Jesi helped me gain clarity around the types of opportunities that would not only align with my strengths but also bring me the most fulfillment. Her use of the Working Genius framework provided a powerful lens through which to understand what energizes me and how I can contribute most effectively in a professional setting. Jesi’s insight, warmth, and practical guidance were exactly what I needed to move forward with confidence. I can’t recommend her coaching services highly enough.
Strong support. Clear frameworks. A partnership you can trust.
Tackle & Thrive was born from lived experience — navigating culture challenges, leading through change, and discovering a passion for coaching that helps people thrive.
Working Genius + LINC Assessment (when it fits) to create shared language and traction.
Experience training and leading teams through alignment, trust-building, and strategy work.
Background in enterprise-wide systems architecture and organizational process improvement.
A grounded, human approach shaped by leading in male-dominated environments and balancing life transitions.
Hi, I'm Jesi.
I help people who've been “the reliable one” for a long time slow down, get clear, and find a way forward that actually fits their life.
As a full-time chaos coordinator, I've always shown up fully in whatever I'm doing. I find a lot of joy in supporting people, doing things well, and quietly holding a lot together—whether that's at home with my husband and four kids, at work, or in my community.
For a long time, that was more than enough.
Then I walked into a season I didn't see coming and it made me realize something: Even when life feels full and nothing is going wrong, it can still feel like there's room for more. More meaning. More purpose. More potential.
That season changed me.
I slowed down long enough to figure out my “why,” found courage I didn't realize I needed, and got clear on what I actually wanted—for my career, my family, and my life.
And I believe God wants that for each of us. Sometimes it starts with simply being open to what could be different.
One of my God-given gifts is spotting possibilities people can't quite see yet. I notice when being “the reliable one” has turned into carrying too much to be sustainable. When work is drowning out everything else that matters. When you feel stretched and exhausted—or your focus is so narrow you don't see what (or who) is being neglected. Then I help you see it too—and do something about it.
There is nothing that brings me more joy than watching people step into a version of their life that feels right. I know how hard it can be to make changes—especially when it comes to your career, your direction, and stepping outside your comfort zone. Those decisions are hard.
They are also worth it. And you do not have to navigate them alone.
Maybe you feel stuck. Maybe you're unsure what's next. Maybe you know something needs to change, but you don't know what that looks like yet. On paper (or to others), everything might look fine—but you know you're capable of more. And you want something that doesn't come at the cost of your health or your relationships.
I meet you wherever you are, and we go from there.
People come to me because of how they feel when we talk—and they stay because I'm honest with them in a way that doesn't feel uncomfortable. I'll celebrate you, pray for you, and be in your corner. And I'll also tell you the truth when I see you running on empty or out of balance.
From there, we separate fact from fear. We look at what's actually working, what's not, and what might make more sense moving forward. Because once you can see a way forward, everything starts to shift.
You don't have to figure it out alone. I've got your back—and together, we'll find a way forward that actually fits your life. And I can promise you, you'll never regret it!
A little real life—because leadership and life are never separate.
Let's talk about what you're navigating.
Share a little context and I'll respond with next steps. If it's a fit, we'll schedule a conversation and map a clear path forward.
- — What's happening right now (challenge or transition)
- — Who's involved (you, your team, your organization)
- — What you want to be different 90 days from now
You'll hear back within 1–2 business days.
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