Jana Cosgrove was the most prominent mentor and leader I had in my entire career.  From when I started as a coordinator 17 years ago until I became one of her Sales Managers just a few years ago. Jana was there every step of the way to guide me and push me to get me where I am today.  With Jana’s leadership I always felt I had the tools and support I need to get to the next level in my career. Whenever I was overwhelmed, her empathy and patience was always something I could count on to get me through whatever situation myself or our team was in.  I know Jana always takes pride in bringing her people up through the company and it was an honor to be one the people she helped bring up. I couldn’t think of a better person to have as a leader and friend.  

Jana and I have worked together for two years.  She’s an intentional listener and provides tremendous insight into the challenges that I’m facing as a Sales Manager.  She truly understands how to look at a problem/situation from different angles.  She coaches me to think through and consider different options of solving that problem/situation in order to come to the best outcome for not only the situation itself but also for me.  I can’t recommend her enough.  She’s certainly made me a better Sales Manager since we’ve started working together

Jana was my mentor through the Mentoring Women in Radio program in 2020, and has since served informally as my mentor, coach, and friend. During our work together, Jana helped me gain confidence in public speaking, navigating C-level discussions, collaborating with cross-team partners, and negotiating compensation and promotion opportunities. Jana takes a unique approach to coaching and mentorship, working in partnership with you to help you understand the “why” behind the “what”. She helps you understand why you may be “stuck”, and helps identify the factors that motivate you to do your best work. By working with Jana, I was able to move confidently from the early stages of my career into more senior-level roles, and grew my earning potential by over 2.5x. I highly recommend Jana’s coaching practice to all who want to dive deep into understanding what drives you, what may be holding you back, and how to grow or change both professionally and personally.

“Working with Jana has been an absolute game changer to my career. She has helped instill confidence in myself I did not know was possible. I love the energy she brings to our meetings. Her coaching truly gives me the motivation I was craving."

Having Jana coach me through a new leadership role with a new company in a new city was the smartest decision I ever made.  Jana was able to work with me to develop a vision for what I wanted to accomplish as a leader.  Together we established measurable goals and looked at my communication style to determine what would be the most effective approach in the transition.  Team Building was one of the key focus areas and she was able to talk me through some tough situations that I encountered.   The ability to use strategic thinking to prioritize and tackle the multiple tasks set before me in my  new position gave me a sense of empowerment as opposed to feeling overwhelmed by the challenges I was facing.  Above all, Jana's authenticity and genuine empathy and caring attitude put me at ease when discussing my weak points and how to strengthen them.  The proof has been in the results, as I am now five months into the new role and am seeing steady progress with my team and our performance as well as building trust and connections with my colleagues on the management team.