About Us
SkillfulMeans is committed to providing individuals and organizations with the tools and resources they need to thrive in today's fast-paced and demanding world.
Our science-backed offerings were developed by psychologist, former Buddhist monk, and meditation teacher, Dr. William Jackson, to empower individuals to proactively prioritize their well-being. We help employees & leaders cultivate emotional resilience, mental fitness, and a growth mindset, which are essential for preventing burnout and navigating challenges and conflicts both at work and at home.
SkillfulMeans Corporate EQ helps organizations build an emotionally resilient workforce and leadership to address disengaged employees, loss of productivity, team conflicts, and high turnover through targeted mental-health & peak performance seminars, virtual team challenges and courses on Team Dynamics and Leadership EQ.
Our Team
William Jackson
Founder & CEO
As a clinical health psychologist and a former Buddhist monk with 20 years of experience in teaching emotional intelligence and mental fitness, William has a passion for comprehensive well-being. He is dedicated to developing systems that help teams and individuals clarify values, goals and thrive.
Dr. Jackson is the creator of the Corporate EQ Program, the Athletic EQ Program, and the SkillfulMind Program, an online meditation program that provides accessible emotional intelligence and mental fitness training to support holistic health and well-being.
Seth Monk
Wellness Workshop Leader
Seth is a recognized wellness ambassador who has forged impactful partnerships with prominent institutions such as MIT, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insight Timer, and Unplug Meditation. His sought-after workshops and retreats, held in locations from Sedona to Rishikesh, have garnered acclaim for their transformative impact.
Spending eight years as a Buddhist monk, Seth's journey into spiritual understanding took him on sacred pilgrimages to monasteries across India, Tibet, and Nepal, as well as to the esteemed Plum Village Monastery in France. Upon his return to Boston, Seth's concern for the escalating opioid crisis inspired him to leverage his meditation expertise to help students in schools, earning him a distinguished role at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Engaging with Seth means embarking on a life-affirming journey of personal and professional growth, guided by a leader renowned for his depth of experience and compassionate approach.
Amy Koop
Leadership EQ Workshop Leader
Amy Koop is a Co-Active Trained Coach with over 20 years of experience in the corporate world as a marketing executive and team leader, and 40+ years as an athlete, sister, daughter, and friend. From her experience as an executive, she understands what it takes to build a career for impact and create time to stay centered and balanced. As an athlete participating in marathons and triathlons, she has learned how to set and achieve goals and change habits.
Amy's holistic approach blends her corporate experience with her athletic mindset to help individuals achieve balance and success in both personal and professional spheres. She emphasizes the importance of Mindset Decisions and Intentional Life Design. Amy's coaching sessions empower individuals to make conscious choices that align with their true values and aspirations, fostering sustainable growth and fulfillment.
Her passion is supporting individuals to unlock their full potential.
Where did we get our name?
The name "Skillful Means" comes from the Pali word “upaya,” which in Buddhism translates as the skillful path or skillful actions one takes to achieve the greatest personal well-being.For our purposes, SkillfulMeans are the timely and effective skills we use to wake up to our life and align our behavior with our needs, passions and values.
