Coaching for New World Leadership

Compassion. Connection. Accountability. Trust.

Coaching for New World Leadership

Compassion. Connection. Accountability. Trust.

“As daring leaders, we have to stay curious about our own blind spots and how to pull those issues into view, and we need to commit to helping the people we serve find their blind spots in a way that’s safe and supportive.”
–Brene Brown

Tailored Coaching for Leadership Impact

Welcome to our coaching experience, where your goals and growth are our focus. Whether you’re feeling stuck, facing leadership challenges, navigating a transition, or working to strengthen team communication, we’re here to support you. Every leader could benefit from fresh perspectives and objective insight, to identify blind spots and limiting patterns that are often hard to see alone.

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About Jill Chernekoff

Jill Chernekoff is a dynamic, results-driven executive, leadership, and personal development coach with more than 20 years of experience helping leaders excel in the human side of leadership—relationships, empathy, trust, communication, and adaptability. A lifelong learner deeply committed to human development, she combines insight, candor, and compassion to guide leaders through meaningful growth and change.

With a signature blend of executive presence, humor, and directness, Jill creates a safe, thought-provoking space where leaders can explore their vulnerabilities, challenge their assumptions, and embrace authentic growth.

Since founding Chernekoff Communications in 2003, Jill has been a trusted guide to senior leaders at top organizations, including AstraZeneca, GSK, Jefferson, Vanguard, and prominent law firms such as Duane Morris and Ballard Spahr.

An Emmy and Associated Press award-winning journalist, Jill holds a B.S. in Speech-Communication Education. Her distinguished 18-year broadcast career—anchoring Philadelphia’s Emmy Award-winning 10 O’Clock News and gaining international exposure on CNN Headline News—honed her ability to perform under pressure, think on her feet, and communicate with clarity and impact. She now brings those same skills to her coaching practice, empowering leaders to navigate high-stakes conversations, complex relationships, and organizational change.

The growth Jill inspires in her clients extends far beyond the individual—creating a ripple effect that strengthens teams, influences cultures, and unlocks new opportunities across organizations and communities.

What our clients are saying

I completely trust Jill’s counsel on my leadership journey. She asks critical questions, gently guiding me to the root of the issue and allowing me to unearth a solution that aligns with my leadership potential and purpose. The encouraging notes and insightful articles she sends between sessions remind me of her constant support and availability. I know she is genuinely rooting for my success!

Owner & CEO DDK Consulting and 2025 President of AIA Philadelphia

I am deeply grateful for my coaching experience with Jill, and words cannot fully express my appreciation. Her guidance has been crucial to my personal and professional growth, positively impacting my career. Jill’s personalized approach made me feel at ease, allowing me to openly explore both my strengths and areas for improvement. Through her thoughtful questions, active listening, and valuable insights, I gained a deeper understanding of my abilities and potential. I wholeheartedly recommend Jill as an executive coach to anyone seeking transformative growth. Thank you, Jill!

Federico Mingozzi, PhD. CSO
Spark Therapeutics (Roche)

I have worked with Jill for three years and what an impact she has made on my life! With Jill’s skillful and sensitive guidance, and using the many tools she has provided, I sit on top of the world. I have found myself, my inner being is free, and I feel alive, happy, forever grateful, and blessed! Jill encouraged me with laughter, sensitivity, and strength, always believing the greatness that was deep within. Jill, I thank you with all my heart and soul.

Physician, Major Philadelphia Health System

I knew that I was going to experience dramatic professional and personal growth from the moment I first met Jill to initiate our coaching relationship. I recognized that with Jill’s expertise I was going to move toward my goals at the fastest rate I possibly could. I was immediately impressed with Jill’s intense focus on my goals, challenges and personal and professional resources. Her swift assessment enabled her to zero in on a plan to move me forward in building my self-awareness and chart a course to becoming the strongest communicator and leader that I could become. Jill possesses a depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, and insights that establish her as one of the most talented coaches in her field.

Eric Terhaerdt
Senior Vice President, Global Development Operations Astrazeneca

Our organization’s executive leadership and communication teams had the privilege of participating in media training with Jill Chernekoff. It was a pleasure to work with a professional who is so highly organized, extremely responsive to our objectives, and clearly able to customize coaching to our organization. With the rigorous lessons, preparation and practices Jill provided, our executive leadership team honed the skills necessary to deliver strong authentic messages with clarity and succinctness. She also prepared our team to skillfully answer the “hardball” questions succinctly, persuasively and with a high-level of self- confidence and comfort. I highly recommend Jill’s media training and coaching to all potential spokespeople—Jill provides the communication tools needed to navigate any interview and to effectively communicate with the media!

Juliann Jaffe
Director of Marketing and Communications
Valley Forge Educational Services