Don’t Be A

Kneejerk

Introducing

Where leadership wisdom

meets tech innovation

Real-time coaching + Tangible Tools

For All Leaders

Learn About Riven

The DBKJ Card Deck

The leadership coaching approach for organizations recognizing every moment is a coaching moment

ai-powered coaching

For situations that can't wait for tomorrow, next week or next month.

A Snarky, Strategic Card Deck

For tangible support in your hands.

Together, they equip organizations to lead with intention and deliver exceptional results.

Meet Riven, Your

AI Coach

Your Smartest
(and Most Honest) Leadership Sidekick

Riven, our AI-powered coach is based on decades of leadership coaching experience; Riven sharpens your ability to lead with clarity, steadiness, and strategic focus-especially when things get messy.

Riven provides you with 24/7 coaching who engages you, supports you and doesn’t judge you. Riven offers real-time solutions and guides you through how to use them. Riven is you-focused coaching - when you want and need it.

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You know when it happens.

Ever catch yourself snapping at someone in the heat of the moment? Or maybe jumping in to fix something that didn’t need it? Perhaps shutting down in a tough conversation? You know these automatic, oh-no-not-again reactions to tough/stressful situations. Yeah, we know it too, so let’s flip the script on this!

GET RELATABLE ADVICE, BE ENERGIZED TO MAKE CHANGES, AND IMPROVE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

We've designed these leadership tools with a set of ideas and tips to help you avoid those kneejerk reactions. It's effective, simple, maybe a bit snarky and includes practical tips to help you lead with intention and handle chaos like a champ.

UGH—

Leadership

is hard

let’s make it easier.

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This System Makes

coaching available to

ALL leaders

in Your organization

Digital + Physical coaching

Support wherever you are.

Real-time tools

For tangible support in your hands.

A clear voice in your head

(or on your desk) that says, “You’ve got this—and here’s how.”

This is support that shows up with you when you need it.

This Isn’t Just a Tool. It’s a Leadership Development Habit.

Reinforces reflection as a leadership muscle

Supports insight to action

Instant support during tough moments

Doesn’t rely on endless trainings or modules

Even the Best Leaders Need a Coach

Mitchell coaches leaders inside Fortune 500 organizations who are navigating complexity, growth, and real-world pressure. His work focuses on helping leaders produce measurable business results while also evolving how they think, decide, and show up.

Known for his innovative approach, Mitchell brings fresh thinking, practical tools, and a bias toward action to the leadership space. He designs experiences and products that move beyond theory—helping leaders lead with clarity, accountability, and momentum.

A native New Yorker, Mitchell has coached leaders across the globe and lived the kind of life that doesn’t sit still. Now based outside Boulder, he balances his work with long bike rides, big ideas, and a home shared with his wife and family, a dog ready to romp, and a bike that’s always ready to go.

What Leaders Are Saying

“Riven is my trusted coach on demand with thought partnership, advice, and a sounding board is just a click away. I am spending less time stewing about challenging situations and getting to workable solutions faster. Plus, Riven speaks my company's language, right down to our leadership competencies and core values. Riven helps me be more proactive and intentional in my leadership.”
— EVP, Chief Marketing Officer
“Mitchell’s wealth of experience, direct approach, and feedback have been invaluable to me as I strive to be a better leader and help our organization do more for those who need us most.”
— CEO, Non-profit
“As our organization grows and becomes more complex, our senior leaders needed support they could access anytime—not limited by schedules or traditional coaching models. That’s why we expanded access to Riven. Our leaders are making real‑time decisions that shape our people, culture, and performance, and Riven provides practical, just‑in‑time guidance grounded in leadership best practices. It’s allowed us to make executive‑level support more accessible, consistent, and scalable to more leaders across the organization.”
— EVP, Chief People Officer
“What I learned from Mitchell has helped my team and me make some significant improvements, and I am excited about how that growth is increasing our organization’s impact.”
— CEO, Fortune 1000 Leader
“I’ve lived with the phrase “every moment is a coaching moment” and found it both amazingly helpful and sometimes painful. Hearing direct feedback is a gut check, that almost always has a positive impact.”
— CRO, Start Up (and Mitchell’s son)