Hi, I'm Jenny
I’m an executive coach, a podcaster, and a published author who is on a mission to help people have more meaningful conversations. I am a lifelong learner, which means my coaching, programs and offerings are constantly improving.
Fun Fact: I am a classically trained pianist and hold a Doctor of Musical Arts.
Since 2023, Chavender has grown from just me and my support team to now include my strategic mentorship partner, Sherry. Together, we’re empowering emerging and executive women leaders to stand out, step up and lead through curated coaching and consulting. Oh, speaking of which, Sherry and I both have featured chapters in my collaborative book ‘Embracing Ambition’. Tune in, follow along and connect with us.
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1:1 Coaching and Mentoring
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Jenny is warm, caring, thoughtful and strategic – all the attributes you want in a coach. I continue to work with Jenny one-on-one as the personal value I receive from my coaching with Jenny is tremendous.
Sarah Roth
Executive Director, Development, Faculty of Arts and Science, Queens University
Jenny’s mastermind program helped me learn more about me and my leadership style she provided a safe place for me to grow.
Heather Bach
Executive Director, Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation
I absolutely loved working with Jenny. She helped guide me through a major change in my life with understanding, grace, patience and enthusiasm.
Daphne Haslé
Executive Director, Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre
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“Refreshingly honest, and always thought-provoking, this diverse collection of voices will stay with readers as they walk the paths of their own careers.”
– Jane Urquhart, Award-Winning Novelist & Poet
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Season 6 | Episode 1
Work-Life Integration: Lessons Learned from a Workaholic Woman
Season 6 is HERE! In this episode, Jenny Mitchell explores the concept of workaholism and how it has evolved over time. Once worn as a badge of honor, being a “workaholic” is now a term many professionals are actively trying to shed. Jenny shares her journey from an overachiever to a high performer, highlighting the importance of work-life integration rather than balance.
Tune in and discover how you can move from workaholic tendencies to a more sustainable and fulfilling work-life integration!
Season 6 | Episode 2
How To Make Career Development a 365 Day a Year Project
What if losing your job was the best thing that ever happened to you? That’s exactly what career coach, Michelle Schafer discovered when an unexpected job loss led her to her true calling.
In this episode, Michelle shares her personal journey—jumping across industries from banking to government to nonprofits—before finally finding her passion in coaching. She reveals how discomfort and uncertainty aren’t just challenges but catalysts for reinvention
Season 6 | Episode 3
Personal Leadership that Delivers Utter Fulfilment
Jen Szpigiel, founder of Becoming Iconic, sits down with Jenny to explore what it truly means to lead with courage, make empowered decisions, and step into your future self—before you are ready.
Jen shares personal stories about navigating uncertainty, making high-stakes investments, and keeping your vision, even in the midst of fear.
This episode will inspire you to trust yourself and go for it.
Season 6 | Episode 4
Compassionate Accountability for Leaders
This episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about conflict, communication, and accountability.
In this episode, Jenny Mitchell sits down with Dr. Nate Regier, founder of Next Element Consulting and author of Compassionate Accountability. Together, they dive into the often-misunderstood space between being nice and being firm—revealing that true leadership doesn’t have to sacrifice kindness for results.
Season 6 | Episode 5
The ONE Thing All Leaders Must Do
In this solo episode, Jenny Mitchell takes listeners deep into one of the most critical skills every leader must master: the ability to prioritize with clarity and conviction. Drawing inspiration from Gary Keller’s book The One Thing, Jenny explores how simplification is not a sign of weakness, but a strategic power move.
Season 6 | Episode 6
Navigating Leadership as a New Executive Director
Stepping into a new leadership role can feel like sailing into uncharted, rocky waters—exciting AND terrifying. Your inner critic is loud, your confidence shaken, and the pressure to lead feels overwhelming.
In this episode, Jenny Mitchell chats with Katie McMillan, Executive Director of the Milton District Health Foundation, who shares real, raw lessons from her first year as a newly appointed leader.
Season 6 | Episode 7
How Successful Leaders Build Strong Communities Around Themselves (Secrets Revealed)
Ever wonder how “that woman” does it? You know the one—she knows everyone, is in the right room at the right time, and has the perfect connection for what you’re looking for. This week, Jenny Mitchell pulls back the curtain on the not-so-secret, yet rarely talked about, art of building and maintaining a powerful leadership network.
In this episode, Jenny shares the real reasons behind why strong leaders aren’t just good at their jobs—they’re connected, curated, and community-driven.
Season 6 | Episode 8
Stop Pleasing Others and Start Reclaiming Your Leadership Power
Ever feel like you’re leading a team, running a household, or juggling it all and still putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own?
In this powerful solo episode, Jenny Mitchell dives headfirst into the messy truth about people-pleasing and how it quietly chips away at your leadership potential.