Leadership & Executive Coaching

Helping leadersget results

I'm Jay Bowden, a former Google executive turned coach. I help executives, teams, and leaders untangle what's holding them back and rise to their highest potential, sooner.

Jay Bowden

Coaching leaders from

GoogleSalesforceMicrosoftNew York LifeWarner Bros.TikTokAnthropicPendoPublicis GroupeMoney GroupROKTWhatnotMailchimpInstacartAmazon MusicEngie
The work

We ask the questions no one else will.

Whose permission are you waiting for?
What I offer

Ways we work together.

Focused, high-trust engagements for executives, teams, and the leaders coming up behind them.

Executive Coaching

A trusted sounding board for senior leaders navigating the hardest parts of the role.

  • Bi-weekly 60-minute sessions
  • 3–5 key goals over six months
  • 360-degree feedback built in

Career Coaching

For leaders in transition who want to move with clarity and land the right seat.

  • Resume & LinkedIn positioning
  • Role targeting & strategy
  • Interview & negotiation prep

Team & Leader 360

Get a team aligned, honest, and pulling in the same direction.

  • Leader & cross-functional 360s
  • Offsite facilitation
  • Life Pathing workshops
ICF PCC, Professional Certified Coach
Credentials

Credentialed at the highest level.

I'm a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching, backed by 35 years leading inside the rooms my clients lead in.

35+Years leading & coaching
5,000+C-level meetings
PCCICF certified
Beyond the sessions

My network is your network.

The strongest leaders always run two plans. A stay plan: crush the role you're in and win where you are today. And a go plan: keep your LinkedIn, your résumé, and your story sharp, so you're ready if a great company comes looking.

That's where my network becomes yours. After 35 years and thousands of relationships, if there's someone worth an introduction, a person, a team, or a company worth exploring, I'm happy to make the connection. It's no different than the introduction that brought us together in the first place. I do it every week.

Results

What leaders say.

The progress clients have seen from our time together, in their words.

"He told me what I needed to hear, not just what was easy to say — and that helped me get better."

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Greg PowelCEO, Money Group

Working with Jay Bowden has been a meaningful part of my growth as a CEO — and our growth as a leadership team at Money Group. Jay did 1:1 coaching with me, but what made the engagement even more impactful was that he also worked directly with several other leaders on my team. He took the time to understand our business, our culture, and some of the unique challenges we were navigating as a startup successfully growing a business with over 100 people.

Jay brings deep experience as an operator and sales leader, but what stood out most was his ability to balance directness with empathy. He told me what I needed to hear, not just what was easy to say — and that helped me get better. He introduced practical frameworks for running more effective cross-functional meetings and even facilitated our first few sessions in person. These weren't just check-the-box exercises; we had real conversations, addressed the elephant in the room, and started building stronger trust as a team.

The result? Our business feels more cohesive. Our team communicates more clearly and collaborates more effectively. We are seeing record breaking revenue and closing more deals too. I believe that's in no small part thanks to Jay's contributions.

"One of the most impactful professional experiences of my career."

JK
Julie KiklaSenior Director, Whatnot

Working with Jay Bowden has been one of the most impactful professional experiences of my career. His positive, thoughtful approach creates a space where you feel both supported and challenged to grow. What sets Jay apart is not just his deep coaching expertise, but the way he brings his own rich career experience — along with his personal wins and honest reflections on setbacks — into every session. That transparency adds so much depth and relatability to his guidance.

Jay doesn't just coach for the moment; he equips you for the long run. I now have a practical, empowering toolkit I can reference anytime, and perhaps most importantly, I carry Jay's voice with me — encouraging, insightful, and always reminding me of what's possible. He's helped me access a level of clarity and confidence that continues to shape how I lead and show up every day.

"Working with Jay brought incredible clarity to my career path and leadership style."

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Antonia PrietoIndustry Director, Google

Working with Jay brought incredible clarity to my career path and leadership style. His insightful coaching helped me embrace my strengths in strategic thinking and empowering my team, allowing me to lead with more confidence and authenticity. I highly recommend Jay to any leader looking to level up and advance their career. This journey has renewed my purpose and energy for my work.

"Jay has been an incredible mentor and guide — invaluable to my professional growth."

JA
Jared ApplebaumCEO, Aura House

As a young executive in a fast-growing startup, I was struggling to keep up with the challenges and obstacles of leading and growing a high-performing team. Jay has been an incredible mentor and guide, helping me develop the management and leadership skills I need to be successful in my role. Beyond that, Jay has also become a trusted confidant who I can turn to for fresh perspective and insights on the big decisions I need to make. Working with Jay has been invaluable to my professional growth.

Jay Bowden
About Jay

35 years in the room. Now in your corner.

Before JayBird Unlimited, I held senior leadership roles at Google, Cox Enterprises, ABC/Disney, and iHeartMedia, always leading with a bias to action and a people-first approach. I've navigated tough clients, massive reorgs, and thousands of high-stakes meetings with C-level execs.

At Google I ran a large slice of US advertising sales, partnering with brands like IBM, Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft, Zoom and Carvana, and advised founders on CapitalG's GTM Advisory Board. I'm a passionate DEI advocate and mentor for emerging leaders.

Trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching and an ICF-certified PCC, I now coach leaders at Google, Intuit, TikTok, Instacart, Anthropic, New York Life and more. Off the clock: two Australian Shepherds, surfing, golf, and tennis. Life is good, and I'm here to help you make yours even better.

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