Jess Prairie
Executive coach and former People leader in tech
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
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| Works with | Executives and Managers |
| Credentials | Master of Applied Positive Psychology, Penn; Coaching certification in adult development, Georgetown; BS in Psychology, Dartmouth College; MS in Organizational Behavior Studies, Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management |
Jess Prairie is an executive coach who helps people grow as leaders, from first-time managers to senior executives. Jess spent twenty-five years building and scaling People functions inside high-growth tech companies. At Airtable, Jess led a team of 10 and designed the performance management system and career paths. Jess also held the VP People role at Fivetran. Coaching draws on a Penn positive psychology master's degree.
What Jess helps with
Jess works with leaders on growing their skills and handling hard moments at work. The focus is on spotting the stories that hold people back and building new habits on purpose.
- Leadership development
- Finding your footing as a first-time manager
- Facing the hardest calls of an executive career
- Spotting and testing the story you tell yourself
- Removing what gets in the way of your potential
Who Jess works with
Jess coaches people at every stage of working life. That includes first-time managers who are finding their footing. It also includes executives who face the hardest decisions of their careers.
How Jess works
Jess uses a simple idea: Performance equals potential minus interference. The work is to reduce the interference. Jess helps you see the story you tell yourself, test whether it is true, and build the next version of you on purpose. The method draws on the science of how adults grow, and Jess skips the pep talks.
Background and qualifications
Jess spent twenty-five years building and scaling People functions inside high-growth tech companies. Roles include Head of Talent & Culture Consulting at Airtable, where Jess led a team of 10 across learning, talent management, succession planning and leadership development. Jess also served as Sr. Director of Executive Development, VP People at Fivetran, and an advisor. Training includes a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from Penn and a Georgetown coaching certification in adult development.
Jess Prairie pricing
Programs and services
- Executive coaching starter package of 5 hours or more
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
- Message chat before getting started
Jess Prairie reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jess brings twenty-five years of building People functions inside high-growth tech companies to executive coaching.
Best for new managers and executives who want to grow as leaders and face tough decisions.
Common questions
How much does Jess Prairie charge?
Coaching with Jess runs $145 to $275 an hour. Message Jess from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jess Prairie help with?
Jess Prairie helps with leadership development, finding your footing as a first-time manager, facing the hardest calls of an executive career and spotting and testing the story you tell yourself.
Is Jess Prairie certified?
Jess Prairie lists: Master of Applied Positive Psychology, Penn; Coaching certification in adult development, Georgetown; BS in Psychology, Dartmouth College; MS in Organizational Behavior Studies, Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management.
Does Jess Prairie coach first-time managers?
Yes. Jess coaches people at every stage, from first-time managers finding their footing to senior executives.
How do I contact Jess Prairie?
Send Jess a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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