Jennifer Churchill is a management psychologist, executive coach, and advanced AI coach at RHR. She brings a unique combination of psychological insight, business expertise, and performance science to help leaders achieve sustainable high performance. With more than 20 years of experience coaching directors through C-suite executives, Jennifer helps clients enhance self-awareness, prevent burnout, and perform at their best.
Her work spans Fortune 100 companies across industries including pharmaceuticals, biotech, aerospace, energy, technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer goods. She also partners with leaders in government, legal services, professional sports, and venture-backed startups.
Jennifer holds a PhD in counseling psychology and an MBA from the University of Denver. Her pioneering research comparing elite athletic coaches and C-suite leaders identified the factors that distinguish exceptional leadership. Drawing on this work, she integrates AI coaching, data-driven assessment, and holistic performance methods to help leaders thrive personally and professionally.
A former NCAA All-American swimmer who continues to compete at the master’s level, Jennifer brings the discipline and strategic mindset of elite athletics to leadership development. Based in Minnesota, she enjoys outdoor life with her family and is passionate about helping leaders achieve both excellence and balance.
Focus Areas
- Executive coaching
- Leadership development
- Sustainable performance
- AI in leadership
Special Skills
- Neuro-athletic coaching
- Executive assessment
- Energy and resilience optimization
- Integrative health coaching
Education
- University of Denver, PhD in counseling psychology and MBA
- Certified AI coach
- Institute for Integrative Nutrition, certified health coach
Leadership philosophy
True leadership excellence comes from self-mastery, uniting mind, body, and purpose to perform with strength, clarity, and resilience.
Passions
Swimming, golf, outdoor adventures, and family life.