
Leadership is a funny thing. It often feels like you’re required to be everything to everyone—visionary, problem-solver, motivator. But what happens when you’re the one who needs help?
For years, I thought I could handle it all on my own. Scratch that—I had to handle it all on my own.
I was leading a multi-million-dollar organization with a big staff team and plenty of people counting on me. I told myself that showing any kind of weakness—stress, doubt, anxiety—would erode their respect for me. Leaders don’t struggle, right? And if they do, they certainly don’t talk about it.
But the truth? I was crumbling under the weight of it all.
I was constantly obsessing over my to-do list and the organization’s never-ending needs. I overthought everything, striving to avoid mistakes because I couldn’t stand the idea of failure. “Perfectionism” feels too tidy a word for what was going on—it was more like a high-stakes game of “don’t mess this up.”
I became numb to the moment I was in, always racing toward the next thing. My body started keeping score: stomach pains, short fuses, tension that never seemed to ease.
I convinced myself no one understood what I was dealing with. Worse, I began to resent the very people I was leading. Didn’t they appreciate how much I was sacrificing for them?
Then came the wake-up call.
I was on stage, mid-presentation, when my heart started pounding. Sweat poured down my face. My legs felt weak. For a terrifying moment, I thought I might pass out. Gripping the podium, I finished my talk, pretending everything was fine.
It wasn’t.
Later, I learned I’d had a panic attack. What I’d been brushing off as “stress” was actually anxiety. That word scared me at first. I didn’t see myself as someone who dealt with anxiety. But the more I unpacked it, the more I realized that naming it wasn’t the scary part—ignoring it was.
At first, I did what a lot of leaders do: I tried to fix it myself. I read books, watched webinars, and even took a few courses. But nothing really stuck. The breakthrough came when I finally let someone in. I asked for help, stopped pretending I had all the answers, and invited a professional to walk with me through the hard work.
Little by little, things changed. Today, I’m in a place I never want to leave: free, calm, and confident.
But here’s the thing—I don’t want it to take years for anyone else to get there.
So, I took everything I’ve learned as a pastor, consultant, counselor, and leader—and paired it with my own hard-won experience—to create a program that helps leaders break free from stress, anxiety, and overwhelm in weeks, not years.
It’s a blend of strategic, action-oriented coaching and a therapeutic foundation, designed to help you reclaim your freedom, focus, and presence.
Don’t just take my word for it.
Here’s what Kyle, a finance professional in California, had to say:
"I’ve spent 15 years focused on advancing my corporate finance career and providing the best for my wife and three boys. My hard-driving approach built up stress that I really struggled with this past year.
Jason’s structured approach, with a focus on aligning my beliefs and goals, has in a short time helped me be more present at home and work. The merry-go-round of priorities spinning in my head has now stopped. I’m more focused than ever. Just ask my wife."
He shared that after just 8–9 weeks in my program.
Here’s what I want you to know: You don’t have to do this alone. Whether it’s stress, overwhelm, or something you can’t quite name, you don’t have to carry it by yourself.
If this resonates with you, let’s talk. I’d love to offer you a free strategy call as my gift for reading my story. Together, we’ll chart a path forward that works for you.
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