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Coach | Founder | Speaker | Podcaster
Jo Glynn-Smith is a trusted voice in leadership, career transformation and navigating change. A seasoned coach and strategic advisor, she is the founder of The Ascent Associates a specialist coaching service that supports leaders and business owners through pivotal career milestones and high-stakes transitions.
Drawing on years of commercial and creative experience in the luxury and media industries, Jo brings a unique lens to her work, blending business acumen with acute emotional intelligence, and a deep understanding of identity, influence and impact.
Jo’s mission is to help her clients stay relevant, connected, and confident as they navigate today’s shifting landscape. Her coaching prepares leaders not just for what’s now, but for what’s next, ensuring they continue to thrive with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
With extensive experience as a public speaker, Jo is known for delivering energetic, thought-provoking perspectives with warmth, honesty and humour. She regularly appears on stages and in podcasts, working with brands, leadership teams and women’s networks to spark meaningful conversations around confidence, career transitions and personal power.
The Midlife Entrepreneur podcast was inspired by own career journey and that of many of her clients. The show spotlights the experiences of people who’ve built businesses in midlife and redefined success on their own terms. The shows’ core objective is to inspire and motivate her community of listeners through candid conversations with founders, creatives and change-makers. Read more about the show here.
Since 2023, Jo has been the resident career columnist for Harper’s Bazaar’s global readership through her monthly feature, Consult a Coach . In this dedicated column, Jo offers thoughtful, practical advice to help women navigate the modern world of work, from managing career transitions and building confidence, to tackling workplace challenges and redefining success on their own terms.
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