Proven Business Coach

Christy Jones

Christy Jones is an experienced business owner and community leader.

Christy, a seasoned business owner and certified business coach, boasts a proven track record in guiding businesses toward success. Her journey in the dynamic collision repair industry, where she grew up, worked, purchased, and ultimately sold her family-owned business, has equipped her with a vast wealth of knowledge. This knowledge serves as a daily resource that she generously shares with business owners and employees, positioning her as a valuable ambassador for the community.

Beyond the confines of her business, Christy is deeply engaged in various community and industry organizations. In 2022, she took pride in serving as the Board Chair for the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. In this role, she passionately advocated for businesses in Urbandale and the surrounding communities, embodying the leadership qualities sought after in the business world.

Christy's professionalism and collaborative approach shine as she effectively partners with business owners and employees to surpass set goals. Her leadership style is rooted in leading by example, encouraging those around her to strive for higher standards.

As a resilient and forward-thinking entrepreneur, Christy has interwoven her story into the fabric of her community. Born and raised in Johnston and now a resident of Urbandale, she is not merely a bystander; she actively participates and catalyzes positive change. Her community involvement spans from supporting nonprofit organizations through major fundraising activities to actively participating in various community organizations, where she consistently dedicates her time, talent, and resources.

Christy's diverse background, including previous experience as an educator, adds a unique dimension to her coaching role for small businesses in Iowa and beyond. Excited to leverage the skills and knowledge accumulated over years of business ownership, she is devoted to helping businesses not only survive but thrive and succeed in their endeavors.

Contact Christy directly at: christy@claritybusinesscoach.com

Christy’s History

  • • Clarity Business Coaching, Owner, 2024

    • Accelerate ActionCOACH, Business Coach, 2022-2023

    • 1Collision Grimes, Owner, 2020-2021

    • 1Collision R Jones, Owner, 2015-2021

    • 1Collision R Jones, Operations Manager, 2001-2015

  • • Co-Founded Ladies Night Out: An Automotive Crash Course

    • Scheduled and facilitated multi FREE Classes (First Responder Emergency Extrication)

    • Built and implemented a Car Giveaway for four years, giving away 12 cars

    • Built and implemented a 50/50 raffle at our local Arena Football games to benefit the ALS Non-profit

    • Built and managed the Pay It Forward Campaign to benefit 3 local charities, raising over $6000

    • Founding committee member for Leadership Urbandale

  • • Master Graduate – Discover Leadership Training

    • Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Iowa Cohort 2

    • Akzo Nobel Acoat Selected Sustaining Partner

    • 2019 NAWBO Iowa Women Business Owner of the Year

    • 2020 WIN MIW award winner (Most Influential Woman)

    • 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Award

    • 2020 Urbandale Chamber Best in Class for Auto Service

    • 2022 Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Board Chair

Do you Need a Business Coach?

Is a Business Coach different than a consultant? Yes, for many reasons. With years of successful experience that can provide valuable insight, our Business Coaches will help you develop long-term and short term goals and strategies, as well as improve your business in areas that you might have overlooked. You may be able to survive in business without the help of a Coach, but it’s almost impossible to thrive without one.

Drive change in your business, with Clarity Business Coaching.

As a business owner, you need:

• Consistent support and encouragement

• A listening ear; to listen to your words, without judgment, with the intention of listening to the said and unsaid.

• Someone to keep you moving forward in your dreams and goals

• Someone to help you to focus and stay on track

• Accountability with regards to decision-making

• Someone to clarify goals; provide you with the tools for action & learning

• Someone committed to helping you change

As your coach Clarity Business Coaching promises to always:

• Challenge you and bring you out of your comfort zone

• Implement change within your company

• Coach with integrity

• Add value to every meeting

• Act as a confidant

• Come prepared and be on time for our meetings

• Keep it simple and have fun!

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