Jaime Goff

About Jaime Goff

I help leaders understand why they lead the way they do and how to change patterns that no longer serve them.With more than 20 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and higher education, I partner with leaders and organizations navigating complexity, change, and high expectations. My work is grounded in a simply but powerful truth: leadership effectiveness is shaped as much by our internal narratives as our technical skill.I am the founder of The Empathic Leader, LLC, where I provide executive coaching, leadership workshops, and keynote speaking grounded in emotional intelligence, attachment theory, and interpersonal neuroscience. I am also the author of \"The Secure Leader: Discover the Hidden Forces that Shape Your Leadership Story and How to Change Them\"(2025, Amplify Publishing).My signature Secure Leadership Framework helps leaders explore two core questions that quietly drive behavior at work:(1) Am I worthy of respect and belonging?(2) Can I trust others to show up and follow through?When these questions go unexamined, leaders often default to over-control, people-pleasing, avoidance, or burnout. When addressed directly, leaders become more grounded, consistent, and capable of building high-trust teams.I work with executives, senior leaders, and high-potential talent across industries to:~Strengthen self-awareness and emotional regulation~Build trust, psychological safety, and accountability~Lead through uncertainty without micromanaging or disengaging~Develop inclusive, resilient leadership culturesI\'m a certified coach with experience utilizing Lumina Learning and Everything DiSC workplace assessments. I bring deep expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design, and systems thinking to every engagement. My approach blends evidence-based research with practical tools leaders can use immediately.If you\'re ready to rewrite your leadership story and lead with greater clarity, confidence, and connection, I would love to connect.

Experience

1. Executive Coach & Workshop Facilitator

   Peak Performance Solutions

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• Ohio Valley University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

  1995 — 1999

• Ohio Valley University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bible/Biblical Studies

  1995 — 1999

• Michigan State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Family & Child Ecology, Marriage & Family Therapy Specialization

  2001 — 2004

• Southern Methodist University

  Graduate Certificate, Executive Coaching

  2016 — 2017

• Abilene Christian University

  Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (M.MFT), Marriage and Family Therapy

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Regulatory Compliance
• Workshop Development
• Leadership Development
• Standards Compliance
• Microsoft Office
• Mental Health
• Adolescents
• Nonprofits
• Training
• Coaching
• Student Affairs
• Executive Coaching
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Leadership Development Coaching
• Higher Education
• Professional Development Seminars
• Project Management
• Psychology
• Outcomes Assessment
• Program Development
• Higher Education Accreditation
• Staff Development
• Mental Health Counseling
• Couples Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Leadership
• Microsoft Word
• Psychotherapy
• Public Speaking
• Teaching