Jon is a Paris-based professional development coach. Prior to starting his coaching practice, Jon worked in the international dispute resolution practices of top-ranked global law firms and then the in-house legal team at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Jon decided to pursue a career in coaching when he realized that his most enriching professional experiences involved working one-on-one with his clients to tackle their most pressing problems, and that his greatest reward was seeing their relief once those problems were resolved.

Jon's legal training gives him a unique approach to partnering with his coaching clients to dissect problems and develop solutions tailored to each client's profile and needs. His highly individualistic approach to coaching has allowed him to successfully work with clients in a diverse array of fields, from the arts to entrepreneurship and corporate law. 

He is a Member of the International Coaching Federation and an Affiliate Member of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. Jon works in English and French.

Jon completed his undergraduate degree in Philosophy and English Literature at the University of Pennsylvania and a master's in Medieval English Literature at the University of Cambridge, where he was a member of Magdalene College. He earned his law degree from Harvard Law School.

In his spare time, Jon enjoys running, cooking and vinyasa yoga. He is also an avid skier.

What it’s like working with Jon

“Coaching with Jon helped me achieve clarity and confidence, so I could develop tailored tactics to achieve my work goals. He’s attentive and rigorous, while providing space and autonomy for his clients to discover the best path for them. Jon is friendly, relaxed and fun. It was great to be able to share a laugh while working on things. I really looked forward to our weekly sessions!”

— Denise T., University Professor

“With Jon’s guidance I was able to see my professional concerns from a different perspective. He followed up with me after our sessions which helped me stay on track in achieving my goals. I have used the insights gained with Jon to create new opportunities in my role. I am now more confident in taking initiative professionally and much happier in my job. I highly recommend Jon as a coach - he is practical, thoughtful and very approachable.”

— Alex R., Lawyer

“Jon’s coaching skills, in addition to his personal qualities, make him the ideal coach for moving forward with a professional or personal project. His ability to listen with genuine compassion puts me at ease so that I can tackle problems one by one. His method of coaching likewise allows me to reflect on the best way to improve or change certain aspects of my day-to-day life that will allow me to attain the objectives I have fixed. Being able to work with Jon is a real asset for the future realization of my venture.”

— Manon V., Entrepreneur

“Working with Jon allowed me to achieve enlightened introspection. Without ever over-interfering, and always with kindness, Jon pushed me to direct my own analysis. Through attentive listening and judicious questioning, he helped me better realize which professional projects excite and uplift me, what my values are, and the professional environments in which I am most likely to flourish.”

— Kaji L., Lawyer