Jay Perry  
is a Master Certified Coach who helps people take advantage of both business and personal challenges in unique and powerful ways. His clients include business executives, entrepreneurs, and creative artists. He is also known as one of the world's leading mentors for new coaches seeking to attain professional certification.

Since 1979 Jay has coached people on five continents and led workshops for thousands of people around the world on topics as diverse as business planning, leadership, transformational change, coaching skills, communication, and career planning. In 1991 he began working with legendary coach Thomas Leonard and participated in the creation of Coach University.

His professional experience also includes ownership of a New York theater, running an interactive computer company and, for 12 years, presiding as president of AIP, Inc., a training and consulting company in New York and Los Angeles.

In the corporate arena he has developed and led Coach Training Programs for 3 Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in coaching senior executives to advance their careers, think creatively, and keep their priorities straight.

Jay works with entrepreneurs to create sustainable, profitable businesses.  He is an expert facilitator and often helps small business owners find ways to get the most from their teams.

As a mentor coach, Jay works with both individuals and small groups.

On the personal side: Jay loves Bruce Springsteen, Beethoven, Patrick O'Brian novels, Joss Whedon's TV shows, Gilmore Girls, cohousing, non-violent communication, golf, poker, cycling, and Paz Vega.

Jay currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia with his family: wife Susan, dog Mozart, and cat Shadow; son Max is working in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles.

 

Jay's greatest value as a coach has come down to his unwavering belief in me: the belief that I can live the life I choose… Michael Stratford, author of "Masterful Questions."