About

Dr. Janyne Peek Emsick

Founder & Executive Coach | Your Executive Coach

For over 30 years, Dr. Janyne Peek Emsick has guided executive leaders and teams through transformative change that sticks. A trusted partner to the C-suite, Janyne blends research-driven strategy with neuroscience-informed coaching to help leaders navigate the complexities of conflict, culture, and change—with clarity and courage.

Her data-infused methodology and personalized, brain-based coaching approach have supported leaders across six continents—from Fortune 100 corporations to mission-driven nonprofits and entrepreneurial teams. Whether in boardrooms or field operations, Janyne’s work unlocks individual and organizational integrity by aligning intent with action—building the kind of trust that accelerates results and endures through disruption.

As founder of Your Executive Coach, she has built a legacy of impact, partnering with respected organizations such as CLAAS, ADP, Ameritech (now AT&T), Alpha Canada and USA, LandDesign, Discover Financial Services, Mutual of Omaha, Panera Bread, PepsiCo, the U.S. Marine Corps–Europe, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Dr. Peek Emsick earned her Ph.D. in transformational leadership where her research explored the practical challenge of behavioral change—answering the question, "Now that we know, what do we do?" Her approach to executive coaching is rooted in this core principle: knowledge without transformation is incomplete.

She holds certifications in Difficult Conversations from Harvard Law School’s Executive Education program and in both the Foundations of Neuroleadership and Brain-Based Conversations from the NeuroLeadership Institute. These credentials reflect her commitment to coaching that is both emotionally intelligent and neuroscience-informed.

A dedicated educator, Janyne facilitated "The Person of the Leader" launching the first residency of Tyndale Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program for over 15 years and has taught Change Leadership in Creighton University’s MBA program for nearly a decade—equipping leaders across industries to lead with clarity and conviction.

In addition to her coaching practice, Janyne co-owns Emsick Architects, a commercial design studio she leads with her husband, Mike. Together, they not only run two thriving businesses—they also walked through a profound personal journey: both were diagnosed with and beat cancer over a three-year period, all while leading their companies forward. This lived resilience shapes the way Janyne coaches others through pressure, uncertainty, and transformation—because she’s been there.

Passionate about building thriving leadership cultures beyond the boardroom, Janyne also founded three not-for-profit community initiatives:

The Gratitude Summit – A global gathering on the science of gratitude and resilient cultures
Professional Women Connect Global– A networking experience designed to empower - women to lead with purpose
YP–Executive Dialogues – A cross-generational leadership forum for emerging and established executives

Dr. Peek Emsick is the creator of the 5R Leadership Model™ and the architect of the Executive Clarity Coaching™ program—a curriculum designed to equip leaders and teams with the tools to decode their Leadership DNA, communicate with precision, and lead with authenticity, resilience, and strategic presence.

At the core of her work is a passion for helping leaders define what matters most—and lead in a way that reflects it clearly, consistently, and courageously.

A Word From Our Clients About Janyne

"Janine is the best coach I have ever worked with. It's More than challenging—you will feel uncomfortable, but it’s the kind of discomfort that leads to transformation."

- Global Non-Profit CEO

"Some people, I think, are just natural coaches, and Janyne is definitely one of them. She genuinely cares."

- International Design Firm Partner

"We were dealing with complex challenges—Janyne helped me step back, see patterns, and prioritize. I’m no longer overwhelmed"

- National Non-Profit CEO

"She holds up a really honest mirror. You don’t always want to see it, but you need to. That changed the way I lead."

- Marketing Leader

"It’s worth the investment. I’ve seen how it transforms how leaders show up—with more clarity, more purpose."

- HR SVP, Global Manufacturing Company

"As a leader and a human, I would say you should lean into coaching that coaching with Janyne because she will take you through both journeys and you will enhance your life personally and professional. "

- Global Manufacturing Senior Leader