Jonathan Basker

Jonathan Basker is a master at bridging deep inner transformation with real-world business outcomes. With a rare blend of startup leadership expertise and a grounded understanding of human behavior and consciousness, Jonathan helps leaders align their energy, leadership, and culture so that business results flow with greater clarity and ease. He works with founders, venture capitalists, and executive teams who want to unlock their full power—not through more effort, but through more alignment.

Jonathan’s coaching is grounded in a simple but radical truth: when leaders create inner clarity, outer results flourish. His work focuses on the energetic foundations of leadership—helping clients shift from fear and friction into presence, joy, and creative momentum. He brings 20 years of hands-on startup leadership experience, having shaped cultures at Etsy as the first HR and culture hire, Handy, Barkbox, betaworks (where he helped pioneer one of the first venture studios) and many others. This work isn't theory for him—its lived experience.

Jonathan is known for his unique style: a potent mix of loving pressure, strategic insight, and unwavering acceptance. He meets clients where they are, but never lets them stay there. His clients describe him as a trusted guide who helps them make decisions with less noise, lead with deeper conviction, and fall in love with the journey again.

Jonathan lives in New York City, where he’s equally energized by long walks through the park, new fatherhood, and the wild ride of building a life with heart.

If you’re ready to lead from your core, love yourself more deeply, and build a culture of success where people are thrilled to come to work—Jonathan is the coach to take you there.

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You are the right match for Jonathan if:

• You’re big-hearted and play full out.
• You want to unlock your own unique energy of authentic, conscious leadership.
• You care deeply about culture—and want yours to be alive with meaning, joy, purpose and effectiveness.
• You’re ready to enjoy the ride and see leadership as a grand adventure, not a grind.
• You want a coach who will meet you with deep presence, loving pressure, and supportive business insight.