Coaching

I WORK WITH MY CLIENTS TO CONTINUALLY DEEPEN THEIR insight AND self-awareness, COMPASSIONATELY challenging THEM WHEN NECESSARY.

The psychology of leadership, in action

Dr. Jacinta M. Jiménez (known to her clients as Dr. J) serves as a trusted advisor to a highly select group of C-level executives across top-tier private equity firms and global enterprises.

She is widely recognized for her ability to bridge psychology and leadership at the highest levels—equipping elite leaders with the adaptability, resilience, and self-mastery required to thrive in today’s high-stakes environment.

At the core of her work is the 4D Resilient Leadership Model™—a proprietary, science-based framework that enables leaders to navigate complexity with cognitive agility, emotional discipline, strategic foresight, and behavioral adaptability.

Named a Top Coach to Follow by LA Weekly Magazine, Dr. Jiménez is regarded as a thought leader in peak performance and executive development. Drawing on cutting-edge insights from psychology, behavioral science, and leadership theory, she catalyzes meaningful transformation for leaders operating at the highest levels of influence and responsibility.

BEYOND THE ordinary

Dr. Jiménez is not just any coach.

With a rich background as a Stanford-educated licensed clinical psychologist, and Board Certified Executive Leadership Coach, she has significantly contributed to shaping the world's most extensive digital coaching network.

From this work, Dr. Jiménez has become a preeminent figure in the coaching industry.

She has been a keynote speaker at the most renowned global coaching organizations including:

International Coaching Federation (ICF)

The Institute of Coaching (IOC), affiliated with Harvard/ McLean Hospital

The World Business and Executive Coaching (WBECS) Summit

Dr. Jiménez has also been recognized as a ‘wisdom weaver’ by the International Coaching Federation’s Thought Leadership Institute, which gathers experts to engage in thought-provoking conversations about the future of coaching and human development.

As a founding team member at the leadership development platform BetterUp, Dr. Jiménez played a pivotal leadership role in scaling the company from seed stage through its $300 million Series E round at a $4.7 billion valuation—raising over $600 million in total venture funding. She was instrumental in building and leading BetterUp’s global coaching network, growing it to over 3,000 coaches across more than 90 countries and enabling over 2.5 million coaching sessions to date.

In her role as Vice President of Coaching Innovation, she drove the development of groundbreaking technology-enabled science-backed coaching approaches, tools, and frameworks for helping today’s top organizations foster resilience, mental flourishing, and peak performance at work.

Her charter involved working at the intersection of science, humanism, and technology to thoughtfully reimage the future of coaching in an ever-changing world of work.

She worked in collaboration with multiple teams (ranging from ethicists, scientists, design thinkers, machine learning experts, and product specialists) as well as industry leaders in the coaching and leadership development space.

4D Resilient Leadership Model™
A science-informed psychological approach for elite executive transformation

The 4D Resilient Leadership Model™ is designed for today’s high-stakes, rapidly evolving world—where leadership isn’t about reacting, but about resilience, adaptability, and self-mastery. Dr. Jacinta M. Jiménez applies a rigorous, science-backed approach to leadership development, shaped by her expertise as a Stanford-trained psychologist, former executive, and board-certified coach.

Her proprietary 4D Resilient Leadership Model™ is trusted by CEOs, private equity leaders, and Fortune 500 executives. Rooted in behavioral science, motivation theory, and cognitive psychology, it offers a science-informed methodology to guide self-discovery, strategic refinement, and behavioral mastery—all within the foundation of a deep, high-trust partnership that allows for true transformation.

Through comprehensive psychological assessment and cognitive evaluation, leaders gain deep insight into their strengths, cognitive patterns, and leadership style. By integrating scientific precision with real-world application, this model supports meaningful transformation is reinforced through deliberate action, reflection, and sustained behavioral shifts—leading to enhanced decision-making, deeper resilience, and lasting leadership influence.

Key Design Principles

1. Science-Driven Precision
Grounded in psychology, motivational science, and adult learning theory, ensuring every strategy is based on proven research rather than trends or quick fixes.

2. Deeply Personalized
Tailored to each leader’s unique strengths, personality factors, and organizational demands, fostering a high-trust, human-centered approach to sustainable growth.

3. Compounding Transformation
Progress is reinforced through deliberate practice, real-world application, and ongoing refinement, creating long-term adaptability and lasting leadership impact.

Access to the 4D Resilient Leadership Model™ is available exclusively to executive clients. Coaching engagements with Dr. Jiménez are by private referral or invitation only.

Endorsements

“SHE’S A beautiful soul AND MY GREATEST ROLE MODEL.”

"Witnessing Jacinta's impact on the coaching industry firsthand from BetterUp's early days has been incredibly inspiring for me. Her vast knowledge and wisdom were a constant source of learning, but it was her deep sensitivity and empathy that truly amazed me.

Jacinta's willingness to be vulnerable in service of her coaches empowered me to do the same, and that's something I'll forever be grateful for.”

Silvia Imperadori
BetterUp Premier Fellow Coach
ICF, PCC, and EMCC Senior Practitioner

“A pioneer WITHIN THE FIELD OF PROFESSIONAL COACHING.

“As one of the earliest members of BetterUp Jacinta's visionary leadership helped to shape the landscape of digital coaching for coaches and clients alike. She spearheaded many of the innovative approaches that made evidence-based coaching scalable, and helped to democratize it, making coaching more accessible for countless employees across industries. It was an honor and a privilege to work alongside her, and to witness how she truly walked the talk, bringing a coaching approach to her leadership, and creating conditions for her team, and the coaches she interacted with to feel seen, heard, and empowered. Jacinta is simply an exceptional force for good.”