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Career coaching from a former Google executive

Learn from former Google executive Jenny Wood how to go from entry-level to leader and get practical tips to get promoted, make more money, build confidence, and be happier in life and at work.

how to stop saying “yes” when you mean “no”

Hi Reader, A few weeks ago, I picked up my daughter Noa from a birthday party. Her friend’s mom asked if I wanted to get coffee or go for a walk sometime. I smiled and said something vague like “Yeah, that would be fun!” knowing full well I had absolutely no intention of hanging out with her. A week later, she sent me a voice message asking if I wanted to hang out. I read that message and thought: There is absolutely no way I’m doing this. But I can’t just ignore her. Our kids are friends. So...

steal these 4 scripts for saying no

Hi Reader, A few weeks ago, I picked up my daughter Noa from a birthday party. Her friend’s mom asked if I wanted to get coffee or go for a walk sometime. I smiled and said something vague like “Yeah, that would be fun!” knowing full well I had absolutely no intention of hanging out with her. A week later, she sent me a voice message asking if I wanted to hang out. I read that message and thought: There is absolutely no way I’m doing this. But I can’t just ignore her. Our kids are friends. So...

the 3-step process to figure out your next job

BIG NEWS 🎉 Wild Courage was just named one of the Best Happiness Books of 2025 by the Next Big Idea Club! Get Your Copy Here! Hi Reader, A coaching client recently came to me feeling stuck. He was no longer happy at his current job. But he had no idea what was next. When I asked what he’d considered, he gave me a full-on career crisis buffet: “I’ve thought about becoming a lawyer.”“Or maybe a graphic designer.”“Or maybe starting a real estate company.” All great options. All completely...

unlock $2.5k off 1:1 career coaching

TL;DR: If you’re considering 1:1 coaching, book a quick (no-obligation) discovery call today to get as much as $2.5K off (plus other discounts that can bring the total cost down from $18K to as low as $3.5K). 👉 Book Your 20-Min Discovery CallHi Reader,It was such a joy having you in the small-group coaching session—thank you for showing up, bringing your questions, and being part of such a thoughtful conversation. In just 45 minutes, we covered a lot: how to navigate career pivots, speak up...

the #1 mistake smart people make when job searching

Hi Reader, Ever feel like your job is fine…but you’re ready for something more? That’s where my friend Sam was. He wasn’t burned out or miserable. But he did want something more challenging and more visible. Maybe even outside the company. So Sam hired an executive coach to figure out his next move. He thought the coach was mostly useless—except for one piece of advice: “Stop scrolling the job board. Start having two conversations a week.” 👀 With people inside his company. Outside his...

this script turns a scary ask into an easy “yes”

Hi Reader, I was at a red light when I saw the subject line: “Wild Courage” Book Club for my Team! It was from a woman who heard me speak at an event earlier this year. She was organizing a book club with ten women, and they’d chosen Wild Courage as their first read. I was already thrilled. But I quickly got a sense this was not an easy email for her to write. “I’m harnessing a little wild courage to reach out…,” she said. Jenna was clearly nervous. I’ve been there. That moment before you hit...

grab my career-boosting playbook before it’s gone [3 hours left]

...until today's live masterclass starts Hi Reader, Quick heads up – just 3 hours left to grab your hands on the sweetest career deal (and yes, the Valentine's pun is intentional 😉). Preorder my new book, Wild Courage, today and get: 🎁 “Nail Your 1:1 Career Conversation” Guide (PDF download)The exact scripts, questions, spreadsheets and templates I’ve used to help people get raises between $13K and $30K, promotions, and stronger relationships with their boss. Copy and paste it for yourself. 🎁...

have a few speaking spots left for 2025

Hi Reader, TLDR: If you fall into a category below, I’d love to gift you an Advanced Reader Copy of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It. Quick update that's making me smile: My upcoming book Wild Courage is already creating those "ah-ha!" moments I hoped for. Tina said she had three breakthroughs in the first four pages! 🎉 I can’t wait to help people reclaim the nine eyebrow-raising traits that lead to more success: weird, selfish, shameless, obsessed, manipulative, nosy, brutal,...

[FIRST NAME GOES HERE]...what would motivate you to pre-order my book?

TL;DR: I have a new book coming out, Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It, and I would love your input! Please vote on what would incentivize you to pre-order my book. Hi Reader, I've got some big news. My book Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It is about to hit the world for pre-orders 💥. It shatters conventional wisdom about achieving your goals. It also gives you permission to ditch your fear and chase after what you want, unapologetically. I can’t wait to show you...

Thank you for pre-reading WILD COURAGE! 📚

Hi Reader,Thank you for agreeing to be an early reader of my new book, WILD COURAGE: Go After What You Want and Get It! Your assignment: Chapter 7Please read the Table of Contents first to get the gist of the book. You can select both from the left-hand side.Deadline: 9 PM PT, Wednesday, Aug. 28How you'll help shape the book:We're using a new author platform called Help This Book to gather your valuable insights. This platform allows you to easily offer reactions and comments directly on the...