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We believe being human is a leader’s greatest challenge and their greatest strength.

To lead well is to live in the tension of courage and care, results and relationships, truth and grace. When leaders choose growth, remain anchored, and lead with integrity and intention, they create cultures where people and performance thrive—and they unleash that same potential in others.

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A true partnership.

We don’t just coach from the sidelines—we walk alongside you. Guiding you through the real work, celebrating wins, navigating setbacks and staying in it with you for the long haul.

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Practical tools with lasting impact.

We’ll equip you with proven tools, not just ideas. What you learn can be applied right away to strengthen communication, accountability, and team health.

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Courageous conversations.

We won’t shy away from the hard stuff. Whether it’s feedback, conflict, or transition, we’ll walk with you into the conversations that fuel growth and build trust.

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Clarity in the midst of complexity.

Through curiosity and honest questioning, we’ll help you cut through the noise, uncover what’s really going on, and focus on the issues that matter most—so you can move forward with confidence.

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A human first approach.

Every leader and every team is unique. We won’t hand you a generic playbook—we’ll design frameworks and strategies that account for your specific challenges, values, and goals.

When you work with us, we can promise:

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A true partnership.

We don’t just coach from the sidelines—we walk alongside you. Guiding you through the real work, celebrating wins, navigating setbacks and staying in it with you for the long haul.

A person writing at a clear whiteboard

Practical tools with lasting impact.

We’ll equip you with proven tools, not just ideas. What you learn can be applied right away to strengthen communication, accountability, and team health.

Two people having a conversation sitting at a table

Courageous conversations.

We won’t shy away from the hard stuff. Whether it’s feedback, conflict, or transition, we’ll walk with you into the conversations that fuel growth and build trust.

Two people strtegizing at a whiteboard

Clarity in the midst of complexity.

Through curiosity and honest questioning, we’ll help you cut through the noise, uncover what’s really going on, and focus on the issues that matter most—so you can move forward with confidence.

People gathered around a table having a conversation

A human first approach.

Every leader and every team is unique. We won’t hand you a generic playbook—we’ll design frameworks and strategies that account for your specific challenges, values, and goals.

When you work with us, we can promise:

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Meet Jodie.

Jodie’s passion is investing in people and helping leaders thrive—because when leaders thrive, teams thrive. As the founder of Jodie Hylkema Coaching, she partners with Owners, Executives, and their teams to cultivate high-performing, values-driven cultures where both people and performance flourish.

Known for her ability to bring clarity to complex situations, ask the right questions, and create safe spaces, Jodie helps leaders navigate challenges with both courage and confidence. She guides executives in balancing results with relationships, leading tough conversations, and aligning teams through seasons of growth and transition.

Through one-on-one coaching and group development, Jodie equips leaders with the emotional intelligence, communication skills, and practical tools needed to build trust, strengthen accountability, and foster engagement. Her coaching reflects her own values of Relationships, Excellence, Courage, Growth, and Fun.

For the past several years, Jodie has worked with Chick-fil-A Owners/Operators and their leadership teams across the country, helping them develop leaders, strengthen culture, and cultivate high-performing teams. She also holds a degree in Counseling from Moody Bible Institute and is a certified facilitator of The Leadership Challenge®, EQi® 2.0, and The 6 Types of Working Genius®.

Jodie lives in Winter Garden, Florida with her husband and their three children.

A picture of Jodie Hylkema

Meet Jodie.

Jodie’s passion is investing in people and helping leaders thrive—because when leaders thrive, teams thrive. As the founder of Jodie Hylkema Coaching, she partners with Owners, Executives, and their teams to cultivate high-performing, values-driven cultures where both people and performance flourish.

Known for her ability to bring clarity to complex situations, ask the right questions, and create safe spaces, Jodie helps leaders navigate challenges with both courage and confidence. She guides executives in balancing results with relationships, leading tough conversations, and aligning teams through seasons of growth and transition.

Through one-on-one coaching and group development, Jodie equips leaders with the emotional intelligence, communication skills, and practical tools needed to build trust, strengthen accountability, and foster engagement. Her coaching reflects her own values of Relationships, Excellence, Courage, Growth, and Fun.

For the past several years, Jodie has worked with Chick-fil-A Owners/Operators and their leadership teams across the country, helping them develop leaders, strengthen culture, and cultivate high-performing teams. She also holds a degree in Counseling from Moody Bible Institute and is a certified facilitator of The Leadership Challenge®, EQi® 2.0, and The 6 Types of Working Genius®.

Jodie lives in Winter Garden, Florida with her husband and their three children.

Credentials:

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"Jodie’s approach was both patient and purposeful. Together, we clarified my vision, refined how I’d partner with others, and most importantly, she helped me uncover the deeper “why” behind what I was building. But what sets Jodie apart is her genuine investment in your success. There’s truly no one I’m more grateful to for helping me launch into this new season."

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"Jodie’s approach was both patient and purposeful. Together, we clarified my vision, refined how I’d partner with others, and most importantly, she helped me uncover the deeper “why” behind what I was building. But what sets Jodie apart is her genuine investment in your success. There’s truly no one I’m more grateful to for helping me launch into this new season."

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"Jodie’s approach was both patient and purposeful. Together, we clarified my vision, refined how I’d partner with others, and most importantly, she helped me uncover the deeper “why” behind what I was building. But what sets Jodie apart is her genuine investment in your success. There’s truly no one I’m more grateful to for helping me launch into this new season."

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Let's talk!

Our mission is to walk with you through it, sparking courage, offering clarity and even bringing a little laughter along the way. Take this moment and dare to be human. Reach out and start a conversation.

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