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ABOUT JESSICA
Lived Experience
Jessica Kral is an executive coach who helps leaders unlock potential, lead with intention, and create lasting impact. With 25+ years in Fortune 100 companies, including over 10 years as a C-level executive and two as a public company officer, she brings a grounded understanding of leading at the highest levels. She has led global, diverse teams of 500+ and brings over 20 years of people leadership experience to her coaching work.
“Her depth of personal experience in large corporate environments, empathetic/active listening skills, and ability to ask thought provoking questions to clarify my intentions and priorities were incredibly helpful to me.”
—EVP, Enterprise Technology“Jessica is the kind of coach who instantly sees through the noise to the heart of the issue. Her leadership experience in the C-Suite, paired with executive coaching skills, provides a high level of accountability and commitment to results.”
—CEO & FounderTrusted for Clarity, Valued for Results.
In addition to her experience, her clients value her calm presence, direct insight, and ability to help them think more clearly and act with greater confidence.
Jessica works with senior leaders across industries, from nonprofit leaders to public and private company executives, who are navigating transitions, stepping into greater leadership, or investing in their long-term development. Her clients consistently highlight the clarity, insight, and impact they gain through her coaching.
“Her depth of personal experience in large corporate environments, empathetic/active listening skills, and ability to ask thought provoking questions to clarify my intentions and priorities were incredibly helpful to me.”
“Jessica is the kind of coach who instantly sees through the noise to the heart of the issue. Her leadership experience in the C-Suite, paired with executive coaching skills, provides a high level of accountability and commitment to results.”
Real Change Starts with Intention
Jessica’s coaching is grounded in the belief that real results come from who a leader is, not just what they do. Her work creates space to think clearly, act intentionally, and turn insight into meaningful progress.
She believes real change starts from within, focusing on the who—who the client is as a person and leader—because that’s where the most meaningful transformation happens. Practical and candid, her coaching balances reflection with action, helping leaders move forward with clarity and purpose.
“Results come from behaviors, behaviors come from thinking, and thinking comes from who you are.”
Passion to Help Others Be Their Best
Since becoming a people manager at 27, Jessica has been passionate about helping others grow into their best selves. Throughout her career, she has made leadership development a central focus—championing talent initiatives, driving measurable improvements in engagement, and helping others reach their potential.
She spent more than a decade leading organizational culture transformation, helping teams align values, behaviors, and results.
In 2016, Jessica earned her first coaching certification and has since completed a Graduate Certificate in Executive & Professional Coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas, along with the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the International Coaching Federation.
In addition to her professional work, Jessica gives back to her community through her longtime involvement with Menttium, supporting the next generation of leaders.
When She’s Not Coaching
Jessica lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her modern family includes two daughters, two stepchildren, two rescue dogs and one amazing husband.
Outside of coaching, she loves reading, trying new restaurants, cooking, traveling, and Formula 1 racing.