About Us
Jen Pihlaja
Jen Pihlaja is the founder of Rowan Strategies. Over her 25+ year career, the experience and insight Jen has gained has allowed her to become a rare specialized generalist, with expertise in facilitation, coaching, strategic consulting, leadership development, and training.
Jen’s work enables the discovery of curious moments, which lead to important discussions, impact and change. Rooted in her decades of leadership experience, Jen is deeply committed to shifting the way we approach development - ensuring people and teams feel more resilient, confident, and sustained in their work. As a coach, she is passionate about creating structure & space for people to bring their best-selves and strengths to all of the work that they are doing.
In addition to have served as a trainer, mentor, and advocate throughout her career, Jen is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, and a member of Georgetown’s Institute for Transformation Leadership Network.
Offering
Novelist Edith Wharton once said “There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”
Jen Pihlaja utilizes her expertise in facilitation, coaching, strategic consulting, leadership development and training -- switching between the candle and the mirror to skillfully meet and exceed her clients’ needs.
Facilitation
Acting as the mirror, Jen facilitates conversations, helping to bring teams together and guide them toward common goals.
Strategic Consulting
Through her thoughtful and thorough consulting approach, Jen acts as the candle, shedding light on the most strategic path to success.
Leadership Development
Great leaders know when to be the candle and when to let their teams shine brightly. Jen’s style and approach to soup to nuts leadership development teaches this skill to her clients.