Strong Leaders at Every Level

We help teams stay clear under pressure, communicate directly, and do their best work without burning out.

“Emotional intelligence accounts for nearly 90% of what sets high performers apart from peers.”


— Harvard Business Review


Zest helps organizations build the human skills behind strong teams.

Services

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Executive & Leadership Coaching

1:1 coaching for leaders that want to navigate complex work with more skill, ease and enjoyment. Leaders build the self-awareness needed to see blindspots and take their leadership to the next level.


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Corporate Workshop Facilitation

Interactive workshops designed to learn and cultivate the skills needed to work exceptionally well together, sustainably. Practical, educational and accessible to employees at every level who grate development.


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Custom Employee Wellness Programs

Combine 1:1 coaching, workshop facilitation, weekly classes, and monthly practice groups to help employees help themselves and grow. Customized to your organization’s goals.


Zest helps your employees do the best work of their career.

93%

of participants would recommend Zest to a colleague

87%

of participants take action from the workshop within the first week

4.9/5

average participant rating of their experience with Zest workshops

We believe leadership is a set of skills that can be learned and practiced.

The most effective leaders are emotionally intelligent, self-aware, grounded, and clear communicators.

Zest provides coaching and facilitation to teach and train these skills.

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About Zest

Zest was founded in 2018 by Jen Ottovegio, who led teams in fast-paced, high-performance environments before becoming a coach.

Her approach is research-based, informed by experience, and practical in action.

Explore Zest’s origin story.

Start with a conversation.

Every organization has unique goals and circumstances. We want to ensure you find a great fit.

Tell us about your team and what you’re curious about. We’ll follow up to schedule a chat.