Spiritgems Consulting President, Jacqueline Cody Downing, believes that everyone has the desire to be at their best in all aspects of their lives. Our mission is to partner with individuals and support them in a discovery process, through co-active coaching, that will enable them to make decisions and take actions that will lead to being their best. Organizations are most effective when individuals are able to perform at their best and work in an environment that encourages performance excellence. Consulting with leaders to create environments and a culture that values diversity and positively encourages performance excellence also supports individuals who want to be at their best.

Jacqueline Cody Downing - Background Summary

Over 22 years of Human Resources experience

Coach training from The Coaches Training Institute (ICF Approved)

Human Resources and leadership experience in mergers, organization expansions, restructurings and downsizings/rightsizings

Extensive change management and organization development experience

Employment experience in diverse industries - pharmaceutical and healthcare, financial, insurance and non-profit

Global experience, including an international assignment in England

Juris Doctor degree from Northeastern University School of Law

Bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis

"...And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

¹Words of Wisdom - Attributed to Nelson Mandela Written By Marianne Williamson in "A Return to Love."