Jane Firth is a highly respected executive coach, leadership strategist and advisor, speaker, and author, with decades of distinguished experience in executive development, organizational culture, and transformative leadership. She is the founder and CEO of Firth Leadership Partners, where she partners with professionals, senior leaders, executives and their teams.

Jane is recognized as a thought leader in modern leadership practices, particularly in the areas of executive presence, generative leadership, and women’s advancement in corporate and civic arenas.

She is the author, thought leader, and concept originator of Grit, Grace, & Gravitas: The Three Keys to Transforming Leadership, Presence, and impact, a transformative model that reshapes how leaders demystify, understand, and cultivate presence, influence, and relational intelligence. The book and workbook are widely used by executives seeking to enhance and elevate their effectiveness and impact.

An early and sustained champion for women in leadership, Jane has designed and led programs that advance women’s representation and influence across executive suites and boards. She chaired the Women in Executive Leadership and Governance of the Forum of Executive Women and served on the committee responsible for the Forum’s annual Women on Boards Report.

Jane is the recipient of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Distinction Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership, professional excellence, and civic impact.

Jane partners with senior leaders from professional services firms and institutions seeking a seasoned leadership advisor who blends strategic insight with deep human understanding. She brings a rare combination of depth, credibility, and practical wisdom, informed by decades of coaching executives, designing leadership frameworks, and advising organizations across sectors. Her approach integrates psychological insight, organizational dynamics, and real-world application, enabling leaders to move from insight to confident action.

She holds a Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics (MSOD) from the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on the psychology of leadership and identity, organizational culture, and transformational change.