The honest version
What coaching actually is
Most people I work with are not falling apart. They are holding a lot, doing it well enough, and quietly running low.
Coaching is not therapy and it is not a pep talk. It is a steady hour, every week or two, where we get the noise out of your head, name what actually matters, and build a plan small enough that you will follow it. You set the direction. I help you hold the wheel, and I keep you honest about the next step.
If what you really need is clinical care, I will say so and help you find it. No pressure, no games. See how coaching and therapy differ →
What we work on
Four ways people work with Jake
Leadership Coaching
For new managers, founders, and anyone suddenly responsible for other people. Lead without losing yourself.
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Life Transitions
Career pivots, moves, burnout, the slow middle of life. Find your footing when the ground keeps moving.
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Confidence & Direction
When you feel stuck, scattered, or stalled. Turn vague pressure into a plan you will actually follow.
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Relationship Coaching
Communication, boundaries, dating, and showing up better for the people who matter. Practical, not preachy.
Explore this ›How it works
Simple, low pressure, and built around you
Book a free intro call
About 20 minutes. We talk about what is going on and whether coaching is the right fit. No pitch.
Set a clear focus
Together we name the one or two things that would actually change your week, your work, or a relationship.
Meet and make progress
We meet by video every week or two. You leave each session with a concrete next step and someone in your corner.
What you walk away with: a clear head, a plan you will actually follow, and steady momentum instead of vague pressure.
Honest about the difference
Coaching or therapy? Here is how to tell.
They are different tools for different jobs, and being clear about that is part of doing this work well. Coaching is a fit when you are steady enough day to day and want to move forward.
- You are functioning, but stuck, scattered, or stalled.
- You want to lead better, decide better, or build a habit.
- You are navigating a transition and want a clear next step.
- You want a steady, honest thinking partner, not a diagnosis.
Simple pricing
No mystery, no high-pressure packages
A free call to start, then one flat rate. Pay as you go, stop any time.
- Intro call
- Free. About 20 minutes, no obligation.
- Coaching
- $75 per hour, flat. No package required.
- Insurance
- Not health care, so not billed to insurance.
- Where
- Online worldwide, or in person on the Oregon coast.
Ready to get your hands back on the wheel?
Book a free, no pressure intro call. We will talk about what is going on and whether coaching is the right fit. If it is not, Jake will point you somewhere that is.