Jeito Collaborative is more than about executive coaching – we empower individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock their full potential. Our team is dedicated to guiding clients on a journey of discovery and growth. With a passion for helping others achieve their dreams, we offer a personalized approach that ignites the spark within and propels our clients toward their desired career paths.
Why Are We Called Jeito Collaborative?
“Maximum jeito, that’s what you need, maximum jeito,” said Christoph earnestly to me in the spring of 2000. I didn’t realize it then, but those eight words would shape the rest of my life.
I met Christoph on a trip designed to educate policy-makers and funders about progressive mass-transit systems in Brazil. Christoph was our “fixer,” and I was support staff for the content experts on the tour.
I had no way of knowing that this trip would change my life. I am still seeking my maximum jeito, and the journey will continue until the end of my life.
In an earlier incarnation, Christoph was an investment banker. He left that industry to become a pioneer in ecotourism in Brazil. He continues to work to conserve the Atlantic rainforest in Brazil, working with biologists and artists to raise awareness about the incredible biodiversity in that forest.
Throughout the trip, Christoph and I often found ourselves in deep conversations on the sidelines of meetings, discussing everything from career ambitions to personal fulfillment. I was too unsavvy to know what was happening at the time, but he was coaching me. He was trying to help me understand my motives, my joy, and my goals.
Jeito is a versatile Portuguese word with many uses, but at its core, jeito means finding a way, your way. This way is made up of many things — finding your own way of doing things, using creativity, and maybe using some unconventional methods to achieve your goals, as well as skill, aptness, and knack. It also incorporates the importance of relationships into your ability to get things done. Finally, it is about setting oneself up for success. For Christoph, and for me, it is also about achievement and giving back.
Let Jeito Collaborative help you discover your maximum jeito.
The Collaborators
Sean O’Brien
I have spent nearly 30 years working in the nonprofit sector holding a variety of positions, including Circuit Rider, Program Manager, Deputy Director, Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, and President and CEO. Through it all I have been fortunate to work with wonderful bosses, amazing teams, and supportive boards. I have been able to learn and adapt leadership lessons over the years and want to work with you to maximize your leadership potential. I believe in strong teams with supportive cultures that allow people to thrive at work and achieve their goals. Visit my SubStack
KARLTON BUTTS
Karlton Butts once aimed for the spotlight of rock stardom, where he learned the power of connecting with audiences. Though his professional stage shifted from concerts to boardrooms, the essence of harmony and engagement remains.
Leveraging a rich history of experiences in engineering, law, consulting, and leadership, he serves as a trusted advisor and sounding board, helping executives navigate disruptive changes and transform their organizations for sustained success. Utilizing breakthrough coaching, speaking and workshops, Karlton empowers CEOs, executive leaders, and their teams to transcend business challenges and pivot.
ANDREW CAMARDA
Andy Camarda has 35 years of leadership experience and supporting the growth of leaders, teams, and organizations. Andy is a credentialed PCC coach from the International Coach Federation. As a coach, Andy has supported the development of individuals, teams, and organizations representing a variety of fields including private industries, sales forces, nonprofits, educational, health care practices, and government. He specializes in coaching organizational leaders and teams, as well as emerging leaders as they effectively navigate their organization with an eye on impact and performance. A main focus of his is helping leaders maximize individual, cultural and gender complexities, building social awareness to improve performance and meet goals. Andy has successfully worked with leaders centered around developing “brain friendly” skills and talents that lead to greater self-awareness, increased productivity, stronger communication, and overall goal attainment.