Meet

Janine McClintock

Let’s have some fun! I’m serious. Come with me on a journey of transformation that is joyful and expansive. I guide clients toward who they can become, not just what they need to do.

Where it Began

I founded J9 Leading Solutions to help clients create better lives and lead more effectively. My path from corporate executive to entrepreneur has led me here –  helping you reconnect with yourself so you can do your best, most meaningful work and live the life of your dreams.

I’ve coached and trained thousands of leaders to strengthen their emotional intelligence, resilience and strategic decision-making. My digital program Step Up and Lead and my book Stir It Up! introduce tools for self-discovery, clarity, and transformation that work when everything feels unpredictable and out of control.

Find your Path

The Journey

It’s common to look outside ourselves when we’re searching for direction. I’ve learned from my own journey that no one else can walk your path for you, but it is helpful to have a partner alongside you. I listen to my inner wisdom, learn from the signals my body gives me, and trust myself to question when things feel misaligned.

Because the changes you care about – the habit you want to build, the leadership level you’re stretching into, the dream that feels too big – rarely happen because someone gives you advice.

Real change happens when you become more aware of what you truly want, more courageous and confident in pursuing it, and more compassionate with yourself along the way.

Life, Lived Well

I live in Newport Beach with my husband Jon. When I am not on the beach or my yoga mat, you might find me visiting my son Connor in Austin. Whatever I am doing, I have a smile on my face and a heart filled with joy and gratitude. I am truly living a life I love.

My Approach

Presence

I help clients access the deeper layers of their thinking, feeling, and decision‑making.

Clarity

I connect dots quickly and help clients see patterns, possibilities, and pathways forward.

Action

I help clients turn insight into action, with encouragement and accountability. 

Leadership that Starts from Within

Stir it Up!

Stay Relevant: A Self-Coaching Parable

A self-coaching parable for leaders navigating uncertainty and disruption. This book teaches you how to coach yourself and make real changes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Anchoring the Insight

You don’t need a perfect plan to take the next step.
You just need to take it.