“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.”

Coaching and Strategy: “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 coaching 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 as a leadership coach: he is wise, intuitive, and always helpful.”

“The comfortable nature of Jonathan’s personality and questioning offered different perspectives and stretched my thinking. His use of social media helped me to better represent myself as a leader. 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.”

“It was easy to work with Jonathan. He is an attentive listener and asks questions that really help to clarify. While focused on career goals, he took time to understand broader themes, priorities, and challenges in my life that could affect what we were discussing career-wise. After spiralling about if/when to seek a new role, working with Jonathan finally interrupted that spiral and got me moving along a path forward.”

"As a young, racialized, woman in leadership, Jonathan and I explored our different privilege and marginalization early on - with Jonathan being open and honest and recognizing these differences. It was re-assuring to have this conversation... Jonathan's methods felt a lot like mentorship.... His experience and expertise were greatly appreciated as he was also able to push me to think bigger and faster on some decisions than I would have if left on my own. Overall, it was wonderful working with Jonathan!"

“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.”

“When I was launching my career as a founder and executive, Jonathan was instrumental in providing pragmatic and practical advice, grounded in his extensive experience. His approach was simultaneously supportive of me as a leader, while also guiding me to build a successful, sustainable organization.”

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.”

“Working with Jonathan is like having an extremely wise, empathetic friend who can guide you through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. He's kind and validating, while also offering practical, actionable advice that you can implement right away. I always left our calls with an action plan that gave me confidence on how to move forward. His support and guidance was exactly what I needed in this season to help me grow my business.”

“I enjoyed the fact that he was able to feel the pulse of the group and was able to extract what was needed at that moment in time. I benefited by having a completed session with a clear direction of where the group was going. I would tell someone looking to work with Jonathan to keep an open mind and be prepared to change for the better.“

"Jonathan is easy to talk to. He provides valuable insight, advice and helps me lead effectively through difficult situations. He's a great listener, asks the difficult but necessary questions and provides focused feedback. I laugh and cry with Jonathan and at the end of the day his input and guidance builds my capacity and confidence. I have much respect for Jonathan and his approach to executive leadership.”

“I went into my time with Jonathan feeling very overwhelmed by leading my organization. Jonathan was able to let me know I was not alone in what I was struggling with. He helped me to identify what I needed, gave me tools, and helped me to break free from old patterns of thinking and move forward in a very meaningful way. Working with Jonathan was both effortless and tough. Jonathan has an easy and supportive manner. And along with that, I was required to put in the hard work towards my own success.”

“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's breadth of knowledge and experience enabled him to provide me with coaching across a wide variety of areas, from running engaging meetings, to working with Indigenous partners, even setting up a LinkedIn personal brand.”

“Being coached by Jonathan was an empowering and reflective experience. Jonathan is supportive but challenges you to think differently. He listens intently and allows you to work your way through an issue with his careful and kind guidance.”

“Collaborating with Jonathan has significantly contributed to both my personal and professional growth. He generously shared his wealth of knowledge, encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone. Under his guidance, I made strides in enhancing my networking skills, consistently publishing my thoughts on a monthly basis, and successfully dispelling unproductive narratives I had previously held onto.”

“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 coaching 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.”

"Jonathan gives great advice--at times when I felt like I was just ranting he was able to pick apart what the actual issues were and then helped me work through them. He has a calming presence and encouraged me to really evaluate how I was feeling and how to come to a solution. I would encourage anyone who is struggling in a leadership role to work with him to find out what you need most to succeed and build a game plan of how to get there."

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.” 

“I had the privilege of working with Jonathan as a facilitator and advisor. He listens deeply and offers insightful, values-driven advice tailored to each client’s unique context. Jonathan is a strategic sounding board and trusted advisor, adept at navigating complex leadership challenges. He seamlessly balances listening, and offering precise strategic insights—always asking the deeper questions that uncover what truly matters..”

"Jonathan has been a fantastic mentor ... he helped me to clearly understand the building blocks of growing a successful business and I feel that I’ve developed a solid base that will support me for years to come. That is exactly what I was looking for. I would tell others that Jonathan's style combines deep business expertise and experience with genuine care for his clients' success."

“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.”