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Client Results

What happens when leaders stop treating symptoms and start fixing the system

Most teams don’t look broken from the outside. But inside, things feel slower. Decisions take longer. Energy doesn’t translate the way it used to.

This is where we step in.

Explore how leaders across industries have turned stalled transformations into measurable performance.

UKG - From Misalignment to Strategic Leadership

Situation

A senior leader at UKG knew something was off. The team was strong on paper, but decisions dragged, priorities overlapped, and execution felt harder than it should.

What Was at Risk

  • Slowed execution during a critical growth phase
  • Leadership credibility
  • Team performance and visibility across the organization

What Jaro Did

  • Diagnosed where clarity was breaking down (roles, decisions, priorities)
  • Realigned how time and attention were used
  • Coached leadership to respond differently under pressure

Outcomes

  • 25%+ increase in employee satisfaction
  • 3 President’s Awards
  • 6 team promotions
  • Elevated to trusted strategic partner internally

Testimonial

“My team and my leaders are where we are today because of our journey with Jaro Group.”

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Peacock - From Reactive to Intentional Leadership

Situation

A fast-moving creative operations team was stuck in reactive mode, responding to everything, struggling to step back and lead strategically.

What Was at Risk

  • Leader burnout
  • Poor prioritization
  • Missed strategic opportunities

What Jaro Did

  • Helped leaders reclaim time and attention
  • Introduced new decision-making patterns
  • Shifted leadership from reactive to intentional

Outcomes

  • Significant increase in leadership clarity
  • More strategic time and focus
  • Improved team confidence and execution

Testimonial

“Working with the Jaro Group has allowed me to be a much more thoughtful and effective leader.”

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Expedia - From Overload to Sustainable Performance

Situation

Leaders were balancing increasing demands, complexity, and stakeholder pressure while trying to maintain performance.

What Was at Risk

  • Burnout at the leadership level
  • Declining engagement
  • Long-term retention risk

What Jaro Did

  • Clarified leadership expectations and priorities
  • Strengthened communication and stakeholder alignment
  • Coached leaders to balance performance with sustainability

Outcomes

  • Stronger leadership presence
  • Improved team trust and communication
  • More sustainable pace of execution

Testimonial

“I recommend Wayne’s coaching to my leaders as they develop and balance self-understanding, tenacity and compassion.”

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Boeing - Turning Around a 20-Year Plateau

Situation

Wayne stepped into a 300-person organization that hadn’t improved in over two decades. Employee satisfaction sat at 52%, with skepticism across the team.

What Was at Risk

  • Organizational shutdown
  • Loss of trust in leadership
  • Long-term underperformance

What Jaro Did

  • Shifted focus from individuals to the system
  • Addressed belief patterns and structural gaps
  • Built clarity across roles, expectations, and decision-making

Outcomes

  • Employee satisfaction increased from 52% to 90%
  • Cultural reset across the organization
  • Sustained performance improvement

Testimonial

“The same people came back and said, ‘This is the best place I’ve ever worked.’”

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  • "Jaro's workshop was extremely valuable and left me feeling inspired, motivated, and equipped with fresh ideas and new perspectives."

    Victoria Petrosyan, Client Success Manager, Aquent

  • "I’ve already had significant “wins” with building trust and true connection with my peers and stakeholders."

    Laura Poggi, Sr. Director of Customer Events, UKG

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  • "I recommend Jaro to any company that wants to support their employees to improve their communication and leadership skills."

    Sarah Walthers, Associate Manager, Events, UKG

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  • “My team and my leaders are where we are today because of our journey with Jaro Group.”

    Ken Volk, VP of Creative/Brand, UKG

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Leadership isn’t about figuring it out alone. The leaders we partner with have seen major shifts—in confidence, clarity, and impact. Here’s what they say about working with Jaro.

“My team and my leaders are where we are today because of our journey with Jaro Group.”

Ken Volk, VP of Creative/Brand, UKG

What you’ll notice across every story

It’s not new strategy. It’s not new talent. It’s the same people, operating with clarity, alignment and predictable execution.

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Additional Client Wins

Across engagements, Jaro clients consistently achieve:

25%+

Increase in Engagement

3-6

Hours regained per leader, per week

Promotions

And internal advancements

President’s Awards

And industry recognition

Stronger Alignment

Across leadership teams

Gain new confidence. Lead with clarity.

“Wayne has made me a better leader, mentor, wife, parent, daughter, and friend.”

Justine Sargent

Manager, Creative Operations, UKG

“He encourages us to put our learnings into practice. After only a few short weeks we started seeing some great results.”

Brad Lombardo

Director of Creative Operations, Peacock

“If you’re open to being challenged in a very positive way, to possibly get to places you hadn’t considered, I strongly recommend Jaro.”

Lisa Pratt

VP of Customer Engagement Marketing, UKG

“I’ve already had significant “wins” with building trust and true connection with my peers and stakeholders.”

Laura Poggi

 Sr. Director of Customer Events, UKG

“I recommend Wayne’s coaching to my leaders as they develop and balance self-understanding, tenacity and compassion.”

Lauren Cannon

Director of Product Management, Expedia

“Jaro and Wayne deliver master-class-level coaching… that has proven beyond valuable.”

Nicole Weathers

Sr. Director of Brand Ops, Peacock

  • “Jaro helped me recognize my value… beyond anything I knew I needed.”

    D’Arriane Warren, Sr. Manager, UKG

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  • “The experience with Wayne changed my life. My confidence has soared.”

    Carmin Dalziel, Executive Director, Northshore Schools Foundation

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  • “Jaro’s expertise is rich and broad, and Wayne is kind, compassionate and authentic.”

    Maria Kuntz, Director, CU-Boulder Mar/Comms

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  • "I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Jaro."

    Kelly Benson, Manager, Creative Studio, UKG

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Align your team. Unleash your impact.

“He gave us tangible tools we can use to better ourselves and improve how we support our stakeholders.”

UW Medicine

Communications Team

“He got to get to the heart of what we were doing right and where we had ground to make up.”

Jake Grouds

Director, Creative Experiences, UKG

“Wayne’s impact lasts far beyond each conversation, email, and workshop.”

Devin Shane

Sr. Director, Business Operations, UKG

“Working with Wayne provided a challenge that made me evaluate how I approach my role – the challenge was opening my mind to work differently.”

Maradith Markham-Burns

Chief of Staff, Creative, UKG

“Working with Jaro was an absolute joy.”

Spencer McClenty

Director of Communications and Digital Media, Jackson State University

“Jaro’s personalized coaching approach has empowered me to unlock my full potential and navigate complex challenges with confidence.”

Shaun Cronin

Manager, Creative & Brand Studio, UKG

Our clients have experienced transformative growth.

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