Being passed over for promotion can feel discouraging but it doesn’t have to define your future. With nearly 20 years of leadership across military, healthcare, tech, and learning design, I coach ambitious professionals to step into the leader they’re meant to be.
You’re ambitious and ready to lead, but being overlooked for promotion has you second-guessing yourself and wondering if you’ll ever get the chance to prove it.I know that feeling. And I can help.I was thrown into leadership early in my career leading combat medics in the military before I felt ready. I didn’t have all the answers, but I learned quickly how to earn trust, communicate clearly, and stay grounded under pressure.Since then, I’ve led teams in healthcare, helped clinicians adapt to new technologies, and coached professionals across industries to grow their confidence, performance, and impact. Today, I serve as Head of People & Culture at a custom learning design firm, guiding designers, developers, and team leads to build healthy, high-performing teams.I created Forge & Flow Coaching for professionals like you; driven, overlooked, and ready to rise. My approach is calm, real, and rooted in lived experience not corporate jargon. Together, we’ll forge clarity, build unshakable habits, and unlock the leader you know you’re meant to be.
1:1 Leadership Coaching
If you’ve been overlooked for promotion, you know the frustration of working hard but not being seen as “ready.” I help ambitious professionals build the clarity, confidence, and leadership presence they need to get noticed and step into bigger opportunities.Every coaching partnership includes:
45-minute private coaching sessions (your choice of biweekly or monthly)
Ongoing email support between sessions
Custom tools, reflection prompts, and leadership frameworks tailored to your goals
A safe, judgment-free space to build your confidence and grow into your role
Ideal for new people leaders, solo managers, or high-potential team members preparing to lead.
Group Coaching (Coming Soon)
Leadership doesn’t have to feel lonely. This small-group coaching program brings ambitious professionals together to share challenges, practice new skills, and learn from each other. You’ll build confidence, sharpen your leadership toolkit, and find the support you’ve been missing.
⚠️ Spots are limited.
“I really appreciated the feedback Jarrod gave me after our team stand-up. It meant so much that someone outside my chain of command noticed and gave me specific, meaningful praise I could use going forward.”
— Project Admin, Learning & Development
“I leaned on Jarrod many times to prepare for tough conversations with my boss. He made me feel safe, heard, and confident. He helped me find the words—and the courage—to show up with clarity.”
— Director of Quality Assurance, Healthcare Technology
“Jarrod connects with me regularly—not to micromanage, but to show genuine interest in my development. It’s clear that he truly cares about both the work and the people doing it.”
— Course Developer, Learning & Development
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Schedule a free 30-minute call to discuss your specific situation and see if we’re a good fit.
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