Jessica Keeny Coaching

01/04/2026

I have 3 pro bono coaching spots open.

If you’re stuck or there’s one thing you need to work through, this is a place to do that.

Message me if you want one.✨

Send a message to learn more

18/03/2026

A few years ago, this didn’t feel realistic.

Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico was that for me this weekend.

Competing demands, limited time, real-life constraints. Work, family, everything else that doesn’t stop just because you decide to take on something new.

We all know how hard it is to carve time out of a full schedule. That’s usually the test.

It gets messy, but you figure it out. You adjust when conditions change (three weeks of icy sidewalks in January comes to mind). You show up when you don’t feel like it. And you realize there are other people doing the same thing, finding a way to make it work because it matters.

Crossing that finish line wasn’t one big moment. It was the small decisions over time, and the people around me.

It started many years ago with a short, mucky triathlon off the South River.

Over time, I watched friends take on bigger distances and started to see what was possible.

There were people who believed I could do it before I did. And others who showed up in ways that mattered more than I expected.

But this isn’t really about Ironman. It’s about the community.

Things can feel out of reach. Find the people already doing what you’re thinking about. Spend time there. Proximity changes things.

It’s never too late to start something new, even if it feels out of reach today.

If you’re not sure what your next step is, it’s ok. That’s where coaching can help.

I am always here to talk it through✨

17/03/2026

Things don’t always work out as planned and that’s ok! We expected umbrellas or a pretty display of some sort. We found a cool coffee shop and enjoyed one more short ride through town instead☀️

14/03/2026

Ironman 70.3 season is here. 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

As I race the first 70.3 of the season, I remember my why—preparing for Chattanooga 140.6.

Endurance racing is a lot like coaching, real transformation happens one intentional step at a time.

✨ Coaching spots available
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03/03/2026

Not every gap is logistical.

When you don’t meet a requirement yet, it’s tempting to treat it like something to solve quickly.

Need more experience? Add volume.
Need a credential? Move up the exam date.

But some gaps are developmental.

Six to twelve months of real experience can meaningfully change judgment and decision making under pressure. Sometimes fast-tracking makes sense. Sometimes the experience gained over time builds a stronger foundation.

Before rushing the timeline, it’s worth asking what longer-term outcome you actually want.

17/02/2026

In complex situations, how well we listen often influences what happens next.

I’ve spent a lot of time on the treadmill since the snowstorm that hit our area a few weeks ago, passing the time watching Anthony Bourdain and his travels. One of the things I always appreciated about him was how carefully he listened. Whether he was sitting with a local guide, a cook, or someone sharing their story, he took time to understand what was being said before responding.

We use the same principle in coaching. Every session begins with the client defining what they want to focus on and what they hope to walk away with. Once the goal and desired outcome are clear, we can start to frame the situation, explore options, and support next steps together.

When the starting point is well understood, the rest of the conversation tends to unfold with more ease and direction.

10/02/2026

Long before disease shows up, chronic stress changes the body.

Under ongoing pressure, the nervous system stays activated.

Inflammation rises. Thinking narrows. The body never fully gets a chance to stand down.

Hard change intensifies this. Loss. Burnout. Career uncertainty. Divorce and other life disruptions.

When stress doesn’t resolve, perspective shrinks. Options feel out of reach. Exhaustion becomes the baseline.

That’s why “just push through” rarely helps.

I support people during hard change by helping slow things down and untangle the thoughts, expectations, and obligations that pile up under pressure. From there, it becomes possible to see what actually matters and what needs to change.

NIH research in the comments.

03/02/2026

“That’s just how I am.”

Worth asking whether that’s a fact or a default.

Most of us don’t stop to question what we're telling ourselves.

Coaching creates time to pause, look more closely, and think things through with greater perspective.

27/01/2026

Creating new habits is hard. Making them stick is harder.

Research tells us something important here.

A systematic review in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine found that in 25 out of 28 health and wellness coaching studies, people sustained or even improved their results months after coaching ended.

That’s not about willpower.

It’s about having support and structure when effort alone isn't enough.

Sustainable change is rarely a solo effort.

20/01/2026

Settling often looks like staying longer than planned.

Nothing is obviously wrong.
Nothing is really changing.

And time keeps moving.

That’s the part that feels disorienting.