CEO, Executive and Leadership Coach, governance specialist, and author. Keith Penn-Jones bridges the gap between raw ambition and peak professional achievement at every level of leadership.
MBA, PCC, PMP
Keith Penn-Jones is the CEO of The Penn-Jones Group, an Executive and Leadership Coach, and a governance specialist who bridges the gap between raw ambition and peak professional achievement. With over 25 years of experience in the C-suite and the boardroom, Keith offers a unique vantage point on the entire leadership pipeline. He specializes in partnering with seasoned executives to refine strategic vision while equipping emerging leaders with the emotional intelligence and tactical tools required for high-impact, collaborative leadership.
Book Your Strategy Call →Keith’s coaching is driven by a core conviction: “Everyone has innate value and the potential to lead lives of distinction. But that value must be intentionally unleashed to create a lasting impact.” As CEO, he leads his firm with the same principles he teaches, uncovering hidden strengths and co-creating personalized roadmaps for measurable excellence.
Keith’s leadership extends beyond the executive office into the boardroom, where he provides oversight and strategic guidance for diverse organizations. His current board leadership includes:
Raised in the inner city of Baltimore, Keith utilized education and an unwavering work ethic as a gateway for professional growth. This journey — from the streets of Baltimore to the executive boardroom — gives him a distinct perspective on resilience, strategic problem-solving, and impactful civic engagement. Today, he integrates values-driven leadership with modern organizational management to drive robust community service initiatives and foster professional breakthroughs.
Orchestrated the high-value acquisition and redevelopment of the OWE Center, a 160,000 sq. ft. community hub, by synthesizing the perspectives of the board and community partners to deliver transformational impact.
As a former Senior VP of Operations and Business Development, Keith spearheaded strategies that delivered a multi-fold increase in annual revenue through cross-functional collaboration and operational discipline.
Managed dynamic workforces of over 200 employees with 15 direct reports and continuously engaged and mobilized hundreds of volunteers, building organizational cultures of accountability and purpose.
Keith works with high-potential talent to master the shift from “doing” to “leading through others,” focusing on:
Building the credibility to command a seat at the strategy table, and the authority to hold it.
Using PMP-backed principles to handle business complexity, streamline execution, and drive measurable outcomes.
As an authorized partner for Everything DiSC®, helping managers transform workplaces into engaged, high-performing environments.
As an advocate for the whole leader, Keith champions the belief that peak performance thrives when grounded in core personal values. He partners with clients to achieve high-impact outcomes while prioritizing their unique pillars of family, purpose, and well-being.
As an Author, Keith provides the operational framework for this balance in his soon-to-be-released book, INTERIOR PIVOT: The 3-Part Protocol to Silence Overthinking, Master Stress, and Reclaim Your Mental Clarity. He teaches leaders that mental clarity isn’t a luxury — it is the ultimate form of Internal Governance, ensuring professional success is both meaningful and sustainable.
As a husband of 38 years, father of 2, and a grandfather, Keith’s commitment to sustainable leadership is his legacy — lived out through quality time with family, staying active with swimming, golfing, and in the gym. Through his work as a Public Speaker and Author, he teaches leaders at every level how to build a life where professional excellence and true work-life balance coexist.
PCC — Professional Certified CoachInternational Coaching Federation
PMP — Project Management ProfessionalProject Management Institute
Authorized PartnerEverything DiSC — A Wiley Brand
Certified Emotional IntelligenceGenos International
Licensed ConsultantMaryland Nonprofits Standards for Excellence
MBA — Business AdministrationTroy University · Virginia Wesleyan University · Johns Hopkins
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