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Hi, I'm Jeff.

I help technology companies and the people who drive them think clearly, develop their capabilities, and grow in ways that last.

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The Work

Most problems aren't
what they look like.

When teams chase problems, they look for someone to blame.

When teams chase outcomes, they engage, they adapt, and they learn.

The problems get solved either way.

Fewer fires. Clearer priorities.

Outcomes I focus on

Revenue That Lasts

Disciplined teams that beat the number quarter after quarter — not just once.

Teams That Scale

People who grow, systems that improve, and a bench that's ready before you need it.

Businesses That Run Themselves

People grow. Systems improve. Profits compound.

My POV
Underneath all of it: relationships are a moat. Durable businesses know their customers, understand their pains, and help them win.
Jeff LougheedJeff LougheedOperator & Coach
RevenueOperationsProductLeadership

Show up, listen, and contribute.

How I work

Signal Over Noise

Find the few things actually shaping performance, and fix those.

Progress Over Process

Processes should support the work, not become the work.

Owner Mindset

I treat every decision like the business is mine — that's how durable companies get built.

My POV
Most of my career has been spent close to ownership. It shapes how I lead, build, and make decisions.
Jeff LougheedJeff LougheedOperator & Coach
RevenueOperationsProductLeadership

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Getting Started

An experienced partner for your most important initiatives.

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Each session is 60 minutes and focused on understanding your objectives, constraints, and the opportunities ahead.

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02The Session

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Built on ICF-certified coaching principles and shaped by decades of leadership experience. You know your business. I'll help you see it differently.

What’s included

Call transcript

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If it wasn't worth it, you don't pay.

Go-forward strategy

A plan on next steps, focused on clear outcomes, action items, timelines and budget.

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Excel

Clarity on the challenge, the levers that matter, and a practical path forward.

In their words
Jeff brought sales leadership and structure to our revenue as we grew. His coaching approach gave the team a productive path to growth.
Saif AjaniCEO · Keyhole

Career Highlights

Strong outcomes across diverse businesses.

1998–2013

Struggling Provider → Trusted Partner

$350K → $25M
Annual Bookings

Director of Sales & Relationship Management

Led the sales transformation that helped establish Trapeze as industry leader.

2011

I've always been a strong seller. This taught me to lead sellers.

Executive training in sales strategy, leadership, and executive presence. Learned to build revenue systems that make teams better and performance repeatable.

Education
2014–2015

Most performance problems aren't skill problems. Cognitive coaching taught me to see the difference.

ICF-certified executive coaching training focused on developing leaders who think clearly, take ownership, and help teams perform without constant direction.

Education
2015–2017

Legacy Vendor → Viable Cloud Partner

$1.7M
CloudSuite HCM Deal

Account Executive, HCM

Built a $2.5M enterprise pipeline and closed a $1.7M CloudSuite HCM deal.

2017

Understanding ML and AI isn't optional anymore. This is where I built that foundation.

Executive training in data science and analytics. Built a practical understanding of machine learning and how to guide product and operational decisions with data.

Education
2017–2018

Self Service → Multi-Motion Revenue

Deal Size

VP, Revenue

Transitioned the revenue model from PLG to inbound and enterprise.

2019–2025

Stalled Product → Real Business

ARR Growth

Head of Revenue, Product & Operations

Full P&L ownership across product, revenue, and operations. Turned a promising product into a real business.

2023–2025

Product, UX & Applied AI

Invested to build the judgment to lead at the intersection of commercial outcomes and product execution.

UX Foundations · Design Thinking · Technical Product Management · AI for Everyone · Building SaaS Products with AI · Structured Decision Making
Education

Working Together

I’ve been fortunate to work with exceptional people. These are a few of their reflections on what it was like to work together.

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Saif Ajani
Executive

Jeff brought sales leadership and structure to our revenue as we grew. His…

Saif Ajani
CEO
Vlad Chernenko
Executive

Overall, Jeff has been instrumental in moving Meal Garden forward.

Vlad Chernenko
CEO
Jim Schnepp
Executive

Jeff proved himself to be a very capable leader, a great coach, an…

Jim Schnepp
VP, Sales and Marketing
Rick Bacchus
Executive

He has proven repeatedly that he can perform in the most trying situations.

Rick Bacchus
President
Colin McKenzie
Executive

Jeff’s ability to read people, adjust his message for his audience, and…

Colin McKenzie
General Manager
John Parsons
Executive

Jeff got the CFO to confirm their desire to expand scope, then spent…

John Parsons
VP, Sales
Diego Menchaca
Peer

His exceptional ability to listen is rare, and a defining trait of what…

Diego Menchaca
Founder
David Corbin
Peer

His ability to find new and creative ways to close large deals has been…

David Corbin
Sales Executive
Pepper Harward
Peer

His brilliance is at times unrivaled. He puts his own personality stamp on…

Pepper Harward
CEO
Chris Chun
Peer

I took your advice and went out guns blazing; #1 on my team and #2 in…

Chris Chun
Sales Leader
Brittany Dallman
Peer

You were such a great coach and so helpful, one of the people I learned…

Brittany Dallman
Business Development Rep
William Tsuei
Customer

Jeff is a seasoned executive with in-depth experience. Always willing to…

William Tsuei
Chair, IT Committee
Rick Moore
Customer

Jeff brought us new and innovative products to help resolve outstanding…

Rick Moore
Rajeev Roy
Customer

Jeff spent time understanding how we did business and partnered with us to…

Rajeev Roy
Director, Digital and Process Transformation
Martin Burwell
Direct Report

Jeff is a fantastic business coach who challenged me to view problems from…

Martin Burwell
Sales Executive
Skyler Thompson
Direct Report

I grew substantially as a professional while working with Jeff. He was…

Skyler Thompson
Partnership Manager
Karl Shamatutu
Direct Report

Jeff coached me around meeting execution: how to figure out the right…

Karl Shamatutu
Sales Executive
Dale Mehta
Direct Report

Jeff is one of the most focused and driven individuals I’ve ever had the…

Dale Mehta
Sales Executive
Brendan Samis
Direct Report

Jeff Lougheed has had the single most impact on the development of my…

Brendan Samis
Sales Executive
Kiki Athanas
Direct Report

Gave me the confidence to get out there and make it happen.

Kiki Athanas
Founder
Iara Rios
Direct Report

Your question-based coaching had a huge impact on helping me think more…

Iara Rios
Manager, Content Marketing
Justin Juscka
Friend

He shows up. No matter what’s happening in his own world, if you need…

Justin Juscka
VP, Product & Portfolio Management
Friend

You have this unique ability to truly listen, not just waiting to respond…

Mike McPherson
Toronto Police Services
Rob Cotey
Friend

His superpower has always been his ability to walk into a room and make…

Rob Cotey
Principal
Steph Ringwald
Friend

Your positivity, your contagious laugh, and love of humanity makes the…

Steph Ringwald
Emergency Room Manager
Garth Willson
Friend

True concern for your well-being, challenges the status quo, sees deep and…

Garth Willson
Director, Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Mike Zinzer
Friend

His enthusiasm and zest for life are special...magnetic. People are drawn…

Mike Zinzer
General Manager
Helen Theodosiou
Friend

The best part is always the laughter, the kind that is physical, that…

Helen Theodosiou
Owner
Richard Ilnycki
Friend

You’re one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. I love your…

Richard Ilnycki
Advisor
Ryan MacEwing
Friend

Small pieces of advice can go a long way, and Jeff has dropped a few that…

Ryan MacEwing
Senior Sales Executive

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