BEING 'ON GLIDESLOPE'
A Whole-Person Approach to Leadership
In aviation, being “on glideslope” means you’re on the right path—aligned with your landing, moving with grace and control.
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In life and business, it’s a metaphor for being in tune with what matters most.
We use that metaphor to help leaders stay oriented toward purpose—even in turbulence.
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The heron, our symbol, reminds us to move with elegance, to stand in stillness, and to trust in timing.
A PARTNER on THE LEADER'S JOURNEY
JUSTIN "LAP DOG" JACKSON
Leadership & Business Coach | Problem Solver | Veteran | Committed Learner | Soulful Thinker
Justin Jackson is a business and leadership coach, organizational consultant, and guide for those called to build with clarity, presence, and purpose.
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Justin partners with small to mid-sized businesses navigating moments of growth, transition, or reinvention, when identity is shifting, complexity is rising, and new forms of leadership and structure are required. His coaching and consulting approach integrates systems thinking, narrative transformation, operational optimization, and organizational design to help leaders create alignment across identity, strategy, and culture.​
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With a 25-year career in the United States Marine Corps—including over 1,100 combat flight hours as an AH-1W pilot—Justin understands the stakes of leadership under pressure. He’s also co-founded ventures in the nonprofit and security sectors and held leadership roles across marketing, analytics, and operations. This breadth of experience gives him a rare blend of precision, empathy, and business fluency.
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At the heart of his work is a belief that organizations change when leaders do, and that meaningful growth begins with honest self-inquiry. Justin’s presence is calm, warm, and incisive—offering not just insight, but space for deep transformation.
Education:
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PhD, Leadership, Clemson
- MSBA, Wake Forest University
- MBA, Rice
- BS, History, United States Naval Academy
Certifications:
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Professional Certified Coach, ICF
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Leadership Coaching, Georgetown
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Leadership Circle Profile
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Enneagram Individual & Team Dynamics
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Key Polarity Indicator
OTHER PASSION PROJECTS:
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Rethinking play- & place-based gradeschool education with an eye towards what makes children great.
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Democratizing psychedelic-assisted therapies
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Volunteer, Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition
This Is For You If…
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You want your business to feel as aligned as your intentions.
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You’re ready to move out of reactive fire-fighting.
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You want strategic growth without abandoning your values.
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And you’re open to doing the work—in yourself and in your systems.
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The best way to know if there is a fit is to talk. No pitch. Just presence.