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“Somatic Awareness: Leading with Body Intelligence” is a game-changer for anyone interested in enhancing their leadership skills through body awareness. The book beautifully bridges the gap between mind and body, offering deep insights into how our physical presence and sensations can inform and improve our leadership abilities. The practical exercises and real-life examples are incredibly helpful, making the concepts accessible and actionable. This book is a must-read for leaders who want to develop a more holistic approach to their role, fostering greater self-awareness and more effective communication. Highly recommend for personal and professional growth!”
— Julie Giuliani, Author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go

I help leaders reconnect with their most underutilized leadership asset—their body.

Long before I had a name for it, I was living the principles of somatic awareness—the practice of tuning into physical sensations as a source of insight, clarity, and presence. It wasn’t until I trained with Dr. Peter Levine, a pioneer in the field, that I realized somatic awareness wasn’t just a thing—it was the thing that could transform how we lead.

I saw a powerful opportunity: to bring this body-based intelligence into the heart of leadership development. By helping leaders build internal awareness and regulate their nervous systems, I equip them to create conditions of psychological safety, unlock talent, sustain engagement, and drive healthier outcomes—both human and financial.

My book, Somatic Awareness: Leading with Body Intelligence, and my work with leaders across industries reflect a deep belief: when leaders lead from the body—not just the mind—they access a more grounded, responsive, and sustainable way to move through the world.

Why somatic awareness?

Somatic awareness helps you tune into your body's signals, allowing you to navigate stress, build resilience, and make decisions with clarity and confidence. By noticing, naming, and navigating your inner experiences, you can foster trust, strengthen relationships, and stay focused on achieving your goals while leading with greater impact.

Noticing what your body knows

Your body often knows before your mind does. As highlighted in The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, physical sensations hold vital information about your emotions and experiences. By noticing these signals, you can better understand and process your responses, paving the way for greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a deeper connection to yourself and others.

Name your emotions

Naming your emotions helps bridge the gap between what you feel and how you understand it. As research shows, putting emotions into words can reduce their intensity and create clarity. By identifying and labeling your emotions, you gain insight into your inner world, empowering you to respond intentionally rather than react impulsively. This practice builds emotional intelligence, fosters resilience, and strengthens your relationships.

Navigate your experiences

Navigating your experiences begins with calming your nervous system using simple somatic strategies—like deep breathing, grounding your feet, or tuning into the rhythm of your heartbeat. These practices, along with many others, can be used anytime, anywhere to help you stay calm under pressure. By calming your nervous system, you keep your prefrontal cortex engaged, enabling clear, rational thinking and thoughtful responses that align with your goals.

“Our bodies often know what our minds are still figuring out.”
— Bessel Van der Kolk, M.D., author of The Body Keeps The Score

Top 10 ways somatic awareness enhances coaching

  • Coaching with somatic awareness helps you notice the signals your body is sending, offering deeper insight into emotions, decision-making, and stress responses.

  • By tuning into bodily sensations, you can better navigate challenging emotions and develop the capacity to respond rather than react.

  • Somatic practices create a foundation of calm and focus, helping you show up fully for your goals and relationships.


  • The body holds memories and habits that the mind may overlook. Somatic awareness reveals these patterns, creating opportunities for lasting transformation.

  • Learning to “sense-check” decisions through your body’s feedback enhances clarity and confidence in your choices.

  • By aligning your body language with your intentions, you can express yourself more authentically and effectively.

  • Somatic tools like grounding exercises and breathwork empower you to calm your nervous system, even in high-pressure situations.

  • Integrating somatic awareness bridges the gap between thought and feeling, aligning your actions with your true values.


  • Noticing and naming sensations helps you better understand how your inner experiences shape your behavior and interactions.

  • Unlike surface-level changes, somatic awareness addresses the root causes of challenges, paving the way for meaningful and lasting growth.

In the news
“I’ve got 99 problems and healing my nervous system solved 90 of them. ”
— Christa Orecchio

What clients are saying

  • "Working with Jennifer has been extraordinarily beneficial and deeply impactful for me. Jennifer has helped me sort through professional disappointment and challenge in a way I wasn’t sure was possible. After finding new energy and clear purpose, I am “re-careering in place,” taking on a bigger, broader leadership role in my organization. Moreover, Jennifer has helped me reconnect with my authentic self, to find better balance and a healthier outlook not just on work but life. I can’t recommend Jennifer highly enough. If you are ready to do the work to move yourself to a place of greater fulfillment, Jennifer is the career coach you need."

    -Senior Healthcare Executive

  • "Through my work with Jennifer, I have gained the benefit of insight into my mental game. This is a game changer! Deepening my self-awareness of the values I hold and how they drive my actions and decision-making was a wonderful discovery. It has made easier the work of managing my energy in the short term, and owning my destiny for the long term. Have faith in the process. I cannot say enough good things about Jennifer’s steady, individualized coaching approach. I was guided by way of her questions, rather than answers, and her placement of applicable resources at the right spots along the journey. I highly recommend her!"

    - Nurse Leader

  • "The exercises that you go through working with Jennifer are baby steps to the bigger reward. After working with her I found the strength and confidence to face some of the things that were holding me back. She has brought an awareness to me that has made me stronger and more confident in dealing with daily challenges."

    - Medical Sales Representative

  • "Somatic awareness offers a refreshing perspective on leadership development, challenging common belief and empowering leaders to harness the wisdom of their bodies to lead authentically, purposefully, and resiliently. Working with Jennifer proved instrumental in honing the skills necessry to navigate emotions during high-stress scenarios."

    - HR Leader

  • "Jennifer was fundamental to my journey to finding a new career interest and in helping me identify what resources, skills and experience I already have so that I can move in that career direction. She has been my cheerleader and my mirror and my librarian. I highly recommend Jennifer as a professional coach to support your career challenges and changes."

    - Software Implementation and Instructional Designer

  • "Working with Jennifer has been enlightening, and a little scary. She asks the right questions and knows how to dig just deep enough to get you to confront barriers you know are true, despite your best efforts to bury them. By allowing me to shape the content and format of each call—and checking in with me between sessions—she reminded me that I am in control of my emotions, plans, and professional growth. Now, I feel like nothing can stop me from progressing wherever I focus my energy next."

    - AVP of Content Specialist

  • "Jennifer Zach and her coaching abilities have made a HUGE impact in my life the past couple of months since I have been working with her. In the past 60 days, I have hired an assistant and I have almost TRIPLED my business. I have marked off numerous things that were on my "to do" list for over a year that are now done. The skills and what she teaches you also can spill over into your personal life as well. I am way more organized at home too, for the first time in almost two years. I would highly recommend hiring Jennifer to help you with your business, personal needs, or both. She can help you feel more organized, less stressed, and help you find more time in your day that you have been looking for and cannot find. She is a true inspiration and really cares about the well being of her clients."

    - Producing Branch Manager

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