Promotions are expensive bets.

I help companies win them.

My name is Jessica Burlingame.

I coach top performers to become transformational leaders.

Columbia MBA

20+ years coaching leaders

3x Poets & Quants Top Consultant

ICF-certified

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I offer advanced training in reading and leading the room — whatever room it is.

I call this capacity response-ability.

Response-ability equips leaders to act decisively in high-stakes moments, and makes them transformational.

Clients and Colleagues Are Saying

Without Jessica, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Initially, I felt like an outsider. Jessica completely changed that narrative for me. She helped me find my confidence and showed me how to present my unconventional path as a strength. Her guidance was more than just tactical; it was empowering. I cannot recommend Jessica highly enough. — J.M., former client

Jessica operates uniquely, balancing thoughtfulness and empathy with candour and clarity. She asked the tough, reflective questions that forced me to dig deep and identify my core motivations. If you are on the fence, do yourself a favour and reach out to Jessica. You’ll realise immediately how much value a truly insightful partner like Jessica brings to the table.— A.B., former client

As a former people leader in the world of consulting and a coach, I can confidently say that Jessica is an experienced and wonderful coach who guides her clients to insightful outcomes for themselves. In addition to her vast experience coaching clients across a variety of topics and situations, she has the ability to listen for and notice what is unsaid and gently guide her clients to powerful insights and personal growth. — C.R., former colleague

Leaders I’ve Coached Come From

These are select organizations where my clients have studied, worked, or gone on to lead.

  • Blackstone Group logo
  • McKinsey logo
  • Harvard Business School logo
  • Google logo
  • Boston Consulting Group logo
  • Stanford GSB logo
  • Goldman Sachs logo
  • American Securities logo
  • Bain logo
  • INSEAD logo
  • Tavistock Institute logo
  • Wharton logo
  • Deloitte logo
  • Accenture logo
  • Columbia Business School logo
  • MIT logo
  • Bristol Myers Squibb logo