
Jane Williams
5.0
(13)
Executive Coach | Former IBM Leader | Expert in Digital Transformation
Studied at University of Phoenix
Works at Self Employed
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Jane’s Executive Coaching Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
30+ people coached for Executive Coaching
Jane has helped clients get into these companies:
Hello and welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience at IBM in leadership roles, including consulting and solutions marketing, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my executive coaching practice. As a contract coach for IDC's CIO Executive Council Pathways program, I specialize in guiding executives through IT governance and digital transformation challenges. My background as a CIO and adjunct instructor further enriches my ability to mentor leaders in navigating complex organizational landscapes. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your journey to executive excellence!
Jane can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
AI Strategy
Board Relations
Communication Skills
Decision Making
Leadership Development
Strategic Planning
Strategy
Succession Planning
Team Management
Jane also coaches for Leadership Coaching, Business Operations & Strategy, and Customer Success. View all.
About Jane
“Sometimes, the best way through a brick wall isn’t straight through it; it’s around or over it.” These words, spoken by Jane Williams’ father, perfectly represent her transformation from timid to triumphant. At a young age, Jane was known to be intellectual and creative. She even skipped to the first grade, and while this helped her academically, she was personally overwhelmed by the transition, causing her to become shy and reserved. This condition seemed to plague her path for years until the day came to do a speaking presentation for her IT graduate class. She realized she didn’t want to be remembered for falling apart and failing...but for giving a fantastic performance. The time had come to find her fire and rise to the challenge, exactly what she did. This launched a transformation that gave her the courage and confidence to speak up and stand up for herself; it fueled an enormously successful career at IBM, where she flourished in a male-dominated industry over the next two decades. She gained extensive experience managing global teams in Fortune 500 companies and many industries during her time there. And after making her way around many brick walls and traveling across the world, she knew it was time to ignite her solo career and pay it forward. Today, Jane coaches ambitious women in IT to get clarity on their careers, claim their voices, and find their fire. After successfully climbing the leadership ladder and charting her path to success, she now helps other women rise to their idea of success in their careers. Jane is an exceptional problem solver certified in Design Thinking, with a Masters in Information Technology and a Doctorate in Leadership of Remote Teams. She actively listens and creates order out of the chaos to help her clients clarify and capture their desired career path. Her mission is to offer a bespoke experience that combines coaching and mentorship while encouraging and inspiring women across the globe.
Why do I coach?
I believe in the positive role of coaching, especially during periods of growth or transition. My coaching journey started over 20 years ago when I hired a coach. I was lost in a large corporate environment, and my coach helped me explore new possibilities and perspectives and also helped me become accountable for my own success. I learned from that, and as a CIO hired independent coaches for my executives with fantastic results. I'm now a Board Certified Coach, serving IT executives tackling the transition from practitioner to leader, and I specialize in helping women navigate the corporate maze and realize their leadership potential. I believe every person who enters a coaching program has everything they need to succeed. As a coach, my job is to help clients determine what success means to them, explore alternatives, and find workable solutions that will help them achieve positive outcomes on their own terms.
Work Experience

Executive Coach
Self Employed
August 2021 - Present
I currently coach for IDC on a contract basis.

Executive Coach
IDC
June 2021 - Present
Contract coach for IDC’s CIO Executive Council Pathways program

Adjunct Instructor
Waldorf University
April 2020 - Present
Information Technology

CIO
University of Missouri–St. Louis
January 2017 - March 2020
IT Governance, Digital Transformation and +2 skills

Management Consultant
IBM
March 1997 - January 2017
I served in a variety of leadership positions from 1997 – 2017, with experience in consulting, solutions marketing, enterprise content management, and sales education. I served as an integral part of IBM’s Global Virtual Team working remotely and traveling extensively worldwide to drive innovation in different divisions within the company. I led, directed, mentored, and managed Global Virtual Teams.
Jane was also given offers to work at

VISTAGE

BetterUp

Profit Turing
Education

University of Phoenix
Doctorate, DM/IST
2010 - 2013
Activities and societies: Delta Mu Delta

University of Missouri - Saint Louis
MBA, MIS, Administration, Information Science
1980 - 1989

Illinois State University
Bachelors, Political Science
1972 - 1975
13 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Jane has helped clients get into these companies: