Who Is Jessica Rogers?
Jessica Rogers is an Executive Leadership Coach, speaker, and soon-to-be author known for helping values-driven senior leaders reclaim their voice, elevate their impact, and lead without compromising who they are. With more than 15 years of coaching experience, over 2,500 hours of practice, and a deep commitment to authenticity and inclusion, she partners with both individuals and organizations to strengthen leadership capability, build inclusive cultures, and unlock untapped potential. Guided by faith, grounded in lived experience, and trusted by executives navigating complex environments, Jessica is recognized for her ability to create safe, challenging, and transformative spaces where leaders can rise with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
A Leadership Journey Rooted in Authenticity
The journey that led Jessica Rogers to become an Executive Leadership Coach began not in a boardroom, but in a quiet moment of clarity on her living room sofa. As she navigated the early days of motherhood and negotiated her return to a thriving career in brand management, she felt a profound internal shift. The world had widened, her values had sharpened, and she found herself asking deeper questions about impact, purpose, and the type of life she wanted to build.
Brand management had offered creativity, momentum, and challenge, but something essential was missing. Seeking guidance, Jessica reached out to a coach, and those sessions opened a door she didn’t know she had been waiting for. Through reflection, accountability, and honest self-discovery, she uncovered a calling that would ultimately redefine her career. What began as self-development quickly became a vocation.
She realized, “This is it. This is the work that energizes me, stretches me, and aligns deeply with who I am.”
Nearly two decades later, that moment remains the turning point that set her on a path to help others lead with the same authenticity she fought to reclaim.
Early Influences That Shaped a Coach
Jessica’s story is shaped by the complexities of growing up as a second-generation immigrant, where success often meant blending in rather than standing out. From a young age, she learned to read the room, adjust her tone, and adapt her presence to what she believed others expected of her. On the surface, it worked, she excelled academically and professionally, ultimately stepping into respected brand management roles with leading companies including Hasbro UK, Entertainment Rights, Egmont UK, and Dorling Kindersley.
But over time, the cost of constant self-editing became clear. It chipped away at her voice, her confidence, and her sense of belonging.
In her words, “It’s exhausting to be constantly editing yourself.”
Those experiences would later become one of the most meaningful bridges between Jessica and the senior leaders she supports today, many of whom feel unseen, undervalued, or pressured to compromise parts of themselves to succeed.
Her academic and professional development laid the foundation for her coaching career. She earned her BA in Economics from the University of Leicester, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. She later trained extensively with the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) to become a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and has since earned the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation while pursuing the highly esteemed Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential.
These formative years positioned Jessica to understand human behavior, communication, and influence, skills that would later become central to her coaching approach.
Rising Into Leadership Coaching
Since founding Rogers Coaching & Consulting Limited in 2009, Jessica has spent more than 15 years helping ambitious, values-driven leaders clarify their purpose, strengthen their voice, and lead with authenticity.
Her coaching practice now spans a diverse portfolio of high-impact roles, including:
- Executive & Leadership Coach, Rogers Coaching & Consulting Limited (2009–Present)
- Executive Coach, The Executive Coaching Consultancy
- Leadership Development Specialist, Diverse Executive Coach Directory
- Coach & Mentor, Oxford Brookes University
- Work/Change Coach, Activate Learning
Across these roles, Jessica has delivered over 2,500 hours of coaching, facilitated leadership development programs, and partnered with organizations committed to building environments where diverse talent can thrive.
Her clients consistently describe their work with her as transformative. One senior leader shared,
“Jessica had an uncanny way of plucking the gold from the million thoughts I was grappling with… I trusted her with my toughest challenges and always felt safe exploring my options with her.” — Renee Watson
Another remarked on the depth of her impact, saying,
“Jess is compassionate, yet powerfully direct when I needed to be challenged… It was a transformative journey working with her.” — Yamini Gosai
These reflections mirror what many leaders experience in Jessica’s presence: a space where courage, clarity, and confidence are nurtured with both compassion and rigor.
Strengthening Leaders and Shaping Inclusive Cultures
At the core of Jessica’s work is her belief that leadership without compromise is not only possible, it is essential. She partners with leaders who care deeply about their teams and their impact but often feel unseen or pressured to change who they are to navigate complex organizational cultures.
In her coaching spaces, leaders learn to:
- Clarify their purpose and unique contribution
- Build confidence and communicate with impact
- Navigate challenges without losing integrity
- Progress their careers while remaining true to their values
She also works closely with organizations to design leadership development programs, facilitate group coaching, and help cultivate inclusive cultures that allow individuals and teams to thrive. Her approach is grounded in the principles she learned through her Christian faith, love, compassion, grace, recognition, and non-judgment, which have become the quiet but powerful backbone of her coaching.
Jessica explains, “My faith is the thread running through everything I do. When a client comes to me, I’m looking at who they already are and the potential inside them, even when they can’t see it themselves.”
In addition to her coaching work, Jessica has become a trusted voice in the media, contributing to major outlets including the BBC, Stylist, Hello, and iPaper. She has also earned recognition such as the Be Mogul Award, celebrating the contributions of Black British entrepreneurs.
Beyond her professional world, Jessica is a woman of discipline and resilience. A dedicated fitness enthusiast, she has completed three HYROX challenges, embodying the physical and mental endurance she often helps clients cultivate.
A Life of Healing, Hope, and Leadership
The next chapter of Jessica’s journey is captured in her upcoming book, Healing and Hopeful: From Setbacks to Stepping Stones, set for release in early 2026. Rooted in one of the hardest seasons of her life, the book explores the power of resilience and the choice to believe in something greater even when the road forward feels unclear.
At its core is a message she believes every emerging leader needs to hear:
“Setbacks don’t have to define you. They can refine you.”
Her story reminds us that leadership is not about being unbreakable, but about holding onto hope long enough to heal, grow, and rise stronger.
Vision for the Future
Looking ahead, Jessica remains committed to helping leaders step into their purpose with courage and integrity. She continues to expand her coaching practice, partner with organizations invested in inclusive leadership, and create spaces where people can reconnect with who they are beyond pressure, expectation, or performance.
Her work reflects a powerful truth she shares often:
“The leaders who make the deepest impact are those who know who they are beyond title, expectations, and pressure.”
Through her coaching, her writing, and her presence, Jessica Rogers is helping leaders across industries reclaim their voice, rise with authenticity, and lead without compromise.
Editorial Note
Jessica’s journey is a testament to the power of self-awareness, courage, and values-driven leadership. Her work invites every leader to reflect on a simple but transformative question: Who am I when the titles fall away? For those ready to lead with authenticity, build inclusive cultures, and make a meaningful difference in the world, Jessica offers the partnership, insight, and unwavering support needed to rise with clarity and purpose.
