Jeff Mask is a CEO coach whose journey from childhood trauma to spiritual awakening shaped his unique approach to business leadership. At age eight, a devastating accident knocked out his front teeth, leaving him with years of reconstructive surgery and schoolyard bullying that became an unlikely gift.

From this painful experience emerged a profound insight at nine years old: his happiness came through serving others and helping them find joy. This revelation became the foundation for everything that followed, even as he struggled academically with dyslexia and learning disabilities.

A two-year mission in Buenos Aires transformed his self-perception entirely. Learning Spanish fluently while navigating dangerous streets, Jeff realized he could master anything he truly cared about. This breakthrough led to university, then an MBA from Thunderbird Global School, where he discovered his intellectual capabilities had simply needed time to mature.

His career included web services, pharmaceutical sales, and Infusionsoft with his brother. But it was a miraculous house purchase in December 2017—falling through eleven times—that became the catalyst for his true calling.

Today, Jeff coaches CEOs worldwide to grow their businesses without losing their souls or families, building this practice after a spiritual awakening at 3 AM in February 2018. Together with wife Sherry, he now runs luxury retreats helping executive couples build both thriving businesses and lasting marriages.

Website

https://www.jeffmask.com/

Social Media

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmask/

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Jennifer Bates is a life coach whose journey has zigzagged through military service, psychology, parenthood, and creative pursuits. As a military child who moved frequently, she developed adaptability while masking vulnerabilities behind perfectionism and achievement. Her early experiences taught her that only certain aspects of herself were acceptable to share, forming patterns she would later need to unlearn.

Motherhood marked a profound turning point, challenging every aspect of Jennifer's identity despite extensive preparation. This experience forced her to relinquish the illusion of control and develop deeper empathy for both her children and herself. Through parenting, she discovered that big feelings aren't to be controlled but acknowledged and accepted.

After earning her psychology degree through a military scholarship, Jennifer pursued a master's in social work. Her clinical work with veterans proved particularly meaningful due to their shared military background, though frequent relocations and family responsibilities interrupted her professional trajectory.

Seeking creative fulfillment amid the isolation of parenthood, Jennifer returned to her childhood passion for performing arts. When the pandemic limited in-person opportunities, she explored audiobook narration as a family-compatible outlet.

A connection formed during an audiobook course led Jennifer to discover her calling as a coach. Now she creates space for others navigating life's uncertainties, emphasizing radical self-compassion in challenging times. Jennifer believes we never truly "figure it out" completely—learning and growth continue throughout life's non-linear journey.

Podcast

https://creatingspace.captivate.fm/

Social Media

@lifecoachjen.bsky.social

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bates-creatingspacecoaching

Email

creatingspacecoaching@gmail.com

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