ABout kinkou

Hi, I’m jason.

I’ve been serving as a leader for over two decades and known for my focus on people – learning to understand the whole person, learning their unique abilities and challenges, helping them identify obstacles, and amplifying their superpowers.

I began my career in a technology startup, then worked as a consultant for multiple firms with clients across various industries and ranging in size from bootstrapped founders to Fortune 50 companies. As a Director responsible for leading Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) globally for the Starbucks Technology organization, I was sought after for my coaching and leadership development, spending many meaningful hours working with people & teams on transformational change.

I’m a lifelong learner on an unconventional professional path. In 2018 I started planning a shift from a sole leadership focus within Information Security and specializing heavily in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), to professional Coaching. After being a leader for many years, and enjoying the coaching aspect of my job more than anything, I decided to develop my professional coaching background with the Hudson Institute of Coaching, certifying as an Executive Coach. Hudson’s well-known and respected coaching methodology set me up well for meeting the extensive requirements of the International Coaching Federation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). I’ve also had the privilege of studying and working deeply with the Immunity to Change methodology, as a facilitator of the approach for both individuals and teams. I’m now on a deep learning journey with Team Coaching Studio, in their Diploma program.

Aside from Coaching, if we work together on strategy or assessment related to Information Security, GRC, or Privacy - you’ll notice that I lead with questions, and learn through listening. All of my background and experience is available to help you with the change you’re after.

Kinkou (keen-koh) means “balance”, a word with great personal meaning for me and the hope I have for those I work with - to bring balance back, or discover what new balance is possible.

When I’m not coaching or consulting, you might find me riding a bike, golfing, enjoying the outdoors, or at a Crossfit gym. I’m originally from Cleveland but loving Seattle and the Pacific Northwest for the last 12 years with my wife.

 

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Kinkou was founded on the idea that all things are best with balance

The most valuable learning we can take on is knowing ourselves better. This is the approach we take with everything we do together.