
Jenny Mitchell, ACC, DMA

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About me
Author of Embracing Ambition | Businesswoman of the Year Finalist | Podcast Host | Speaker | Executive Coach | Founder, Chavender
Education

McGill University
1991 - 1995Bachelor of Music Piano Performance
Manhattan School of Music
1995 - 1997M Mus Piano
Stony Brook University
2000 - 2003Doctorate of Musical Arts Piano Performance
Experience

Chavender
Jan 2010 - nowThrough Chavender, Jenny supports the full spectrum of leadership development: from emerging leaders to established leaders. In her executive coaching practice, she supports women who are ready to step into compassionate and ambitious leadership. They are motivated to be the best version of themselves, and they are open to working with a coach who will invite them to take a look at themselves, their beliefs and their values to grow and contribute meaningfully to the world.Jenny is also a certified Enneagram Coach and leverages this tool to support her clients. Organizational Clients have included: University of Ottawa, Solace, CAGP, Oxfam, University of Guelph, Canadian International Council, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, VON Canada, Queen's University, Children's Aid Foundation. Show less
Author of Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step out, Be Seen and Lead
Mar 2024 - nowExecutive Coach for Aspiring Women Leaders
Mar 2018 - nowMotivational Speaker
Mar 2018 - nowChief Visionary Officer | Founder
Sept 2008 - nowFundraising Coach and Consultant
Jan 2010 - now

Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender
Jul 2022 - Mar 2024Underdog Leadership Podcast Host
Licenses & Certifications

CFRE
CFRE
Leadership Circle Profile
Leadership CircleJun 2025
IEQ9 Enneagram Certified Trainer
Enneagram InstituteNov 2024
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
CFRE InternationalJun 2015
Certified Executive Coach (CEC), Graduate Certificate Program
Royal Roads UniversityApr 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Jenny Mitchell, ACC, DMAFinalist WBN Businesswoman of the Year 2024 Women's Business Network Ottawa Apr 2024 Finalist: Established Entrepreneur
Volunteer Experience
Board Member, Foundation
Issued by Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) on Jan 2025
Associated with Jenny Mitchell, ACC, DMABoard of Directors
Issued by Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club on May 2012
Associated with Jenny Mitchell, ACC, DMACommunications Chair
Issued by Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) on Sept 2017
Associated with Jenny Mitchell, ACC, DMA
Languages
- frFrench
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