an original life begins with wonder

Wonder is a powerful force that can shift you from conformity to originality.

Wondering Forward is a personal development philosophy, rooted in three states of wonder, used to guide people at the forefront of design and innovation toward greater wellbeing and impact.

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WHY IT MATTERS

What if the system was never designed for you?

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Text reading '300B' and a paragraph explaining that this amount results in over $300 billion annually due to toll on wellbeing, connection, and human ingenuity.

TESTIMONIALS

“Jess cracks open new realities for people to peer into, explore, and inhabit. She’s an absolute prize, and she’ll get you to unimaginably new places within yourself and your life if you dare try.”

—Whitney A.
“Jess has a unique ability to help you see challenges from a new perspective and build confidence in tackling them. Her coaching helped me develop new techniques and a much needed fresh outlook on both my professional life and personal growth.”

—Alexa L.
“My work with Jess connected me back to who I truly am. I feel more present and optimistic than I've felt in a very long time - both at work and in my day to day life. Jess struck the perfect balance of structure and flexibility by offering practical tools that thoughtfully addressed my specific situation and met me exactly where I was at.”

—Casey R.
“Through Jess’ leadership we uncovered business goals, crafted strategic frameworks, built long-lasting partnerships, and developed a strong culture of sharing and learning.”

—Andy T.

YOUR GUIDE

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Decades leading at the forefront of design and innovation, in service of you.

I work with leaders and makers to stay curious, resist conformity, and expand what's possible.

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Curiosity lost & found

Reclaiming the 'What Ifs' in a World That Loves Answers.

Curiosity is one of the most essential human traits, naturally ingrained in us—-the desire to learn and ask questions, often without a predetermined goal.

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finding signal in the noise

A clock radio sparks a reminder.

My son Gus found an old clock radio in our barn—-dusty and abandoned, with no hope. To a kid born in 2015, it was like discovering a toaster that talks.