Jean Oplinger

About Jean Oplinger

The most transformative leaders and teams I’ve worked with aren’t just skilled, they’re aware and aligned. They know what drives them, what matters, and what they won’t compromise. That clarity changes everything.I’m Jean Oplinger, Master Certified Executive Coach, Personal Brand Strategist, and Founder of Values Identifier, a data-driven tool that helps individuals and teams discover the values that drive their decisions, relationships, and results.When I was little, I wanted to be the next Barbara Walters. I admired her ability to ask real, direct, and compassionate questions. That spirit still fuels my work today. Whether coaching senior executives, high-potential leaders, or entire teams, I help people uncover their values, strengths, and identity—then translate that insight into bold, values-aligned action.My own top values: Relationships, Happiness, Family, Independence, Trustworthiness, Tradition, Compassion, Health & Well-Being, Service to others, and Belonging—anchor how I lead and live. As an executive coach and leader, I look for that unmistakable “thunk” when something true lands—a guidepost is a values indicator and often the moment that shifts the path forward for those we work with.Clients describe me as having a grounded presence and high energy. I’ve partnered with organizations like Dropbox, Microsoft, Nissan, Nike, AbbVie, the Gates Foundation, and Zillow, helping leaders deepen self-awareness, navigate transitions, and lead with authenticity.Let’s make values the starting point—not the afterthought.Specialties: Values Assessment - personal and team, Personal Branding, Executive Coaching, Team Building/Development, Facilitation, Insights Discovery, Personality Profiling, Interpersonal Communications, Presence, Speaker, Facilitator, Leader Development, Career Transition, High Potential Leaders, Keynote Speaker, big family gatherings. AKA/misspellings: Jean Opplinger, Jean Bye

Experience

1. Founder and CEO

   Values Identifier

   Oct 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Values shape everything we do. Why is this conversation so vital right now? We’re in a post-disruption era—working from home, returning to work, facing organizational shifts, and adapting to a \"new normal\" that is anything but. People are navigating instability and significant change. That’s where values come in. Knowing our values helps us find stability and clarity amid uncertainty.Since October 2022, we’ve been building a groundbreaking values assessment tool powered by the Valuegraphics database, and it’s now live! Discover it here: Values Identifier, powered by Valuegraphics, is the first data-informed tool for identifying personal values, drawing from the world’s largest values database. Our custom-built assessment and analysis process is designed to recognize each individual’s unique values profile, creating personalized insights that go beyond generic categories or stereotypes. Each report uses AI-driven technology to generate a rich, multi-dimensional profile that reflects your unique blend of values in an authentic, human-centered way.Visit to get your Values Identifier report and gain a deeper understanding of the values that truly matter to you.

Education

• University of North Dakota

  BA, Journalism

  1980 — 1984

Skills

• Insights Discovery Workshops
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Design
• Employee Engagement
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Training
• Transition Coaching
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Management Consulting
• Workshop Facilitation
• Career Development
• 360 Feedback
• Facilitation
• Executive Coaching
• Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Personal Branding
• Keynote Speaker
• Performance Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Coaching
• Management Development
• Personal Development
• Organizational Development