About
Woman owned and operated. Founded in 2018.
Zest is on a mission to build leadership at every level.
Zest helps organizations build the skills required for strong performance. Specifically, the ones that don’t show up in technical training:
How people manage stress.
How they make decisions.
How they communicate and work with others.
When these skills are strong, everything else works better.
Trusted By People Leaders
Since 2018, Zest has been a trusted partner to HR teams across the United States. We run personal development and wellness programming for diverse organizations (professional services, healthcare, tech, and beyond).
We partner with HR and People leaders who are ready to invest in improving how people function and feel inside their organization.
Not just performance on paper. But how people think, communicate, and show up day to day.
So teams can do their best work, sustainably.
Meet the Founder
Zest was founded by Jen Ottovegio, a leadership coach and facilitator. Her work is shaped by her background in high-performance corporate environments, leading complex international teams that scaled fast.
Over time, a clear pattern emerged.
Her employees didn’t struggle because they weren’t capable. Their ‘work skills’ were stellar.
They struggled because they weren’t taking great care of themselves. Zest was built to close that gap.
To teach and support the practice of skills required to show up well - stress management, focus, healthy habits, self-leadership, and resilience.
Start with a conversation.
Every organization has unique circumstances. Let’s make sure you find a great fit.
Tell us about your team and we’ll follow up to schedule a chat.