Jes Valentin is an executive/professional coach and seasoned expert in human resources, organizational psychology, and talent.

With more than 20 years of global experience, she has helped leaders in both Fortune 50 multinational and not-for-profit organizations achieve growth, lead through change, and engage diverse workforces.

Jes brings her vast experience in business and life to focus on the individual, their potential, and their contributions. She has worked with executives, business owners, and students to increase their effectiveness while ensuring they maintain the integrity of who they are. Jes is known for her results-oriented approach and her ability to assess complex situations and safely guide clients through the challenging organizational dynamics that exist in every organization. Throughout her career, Jes has served in a variety of senior level HR and business roles in multiple industries. Most recently, at Johnson & Johnson, she led the HR practice for the $3B Medical Device-Orthopedics team in Asia-Pacific. She also served as the Asia Head of Talent Mobility—living in both Australia and Japan— leading a human-centered team focused on looking at internal and external workforce dynamics and improving the talent/expatriate experience. Currently, she also works as a Senior Consultant for Enspira, an HR consulting practice. 

Jes’ coaching approach with clients focuses on identifying core values, building self-awareness, and increasing their effectiveness and overall impact. She is lauded for her ability to communicate tough messages appropriately, coach others to success, and help individuals during transition, change, or upheaval in their organizations to move beyond emotions and towards productive strategic activity.

Jes holds a master’s in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, and a BA in Journalism & Political Science from Rutgers University. She is a professional career coach and completed her certification through the College of Executive Coaching, an International Coaching Federation (ICF)-accredited and premier institution for masters-level executive coaches.