Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jenn Borovy. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Jenn, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
My resilience is rooted in my childhood, even though I didn’t realize it at the time. My mom worked tirelessly to provide for us while my dad battled addiction. I spent most of my time with close friends and at church, and that sense of community helped carry me through. It wasn’t until I became an adult that I really understood how much I had to heal from. I’ve had to set boundaries—even getting a restraining order to protect my own family—which taught me that resilience isn’t just about surviving, it’s about choosing peace.
Professionally, I spent ten years as a teacher, and that’s where a lot of my personal and professional resilience collided. Watching students experience the same kinds of struggles I went through was painful and triggering in ways I didn’t fully recognize back then. Losing students to gun violence and suicide changed me. Ultimately, I stepped out of the classroom and started my business to support the very people—teachers, nonprofit staff—who are doing the hard work of walking alongside others through trauma. Resilience, for me, has become about facing the hard, honoring the healing, and building something new from it.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I’m the founder of Ten10Coaching, where I support educators, nonprofit staff, and volunteers who are doing the hard, heart-centered work of caring for others. After a decade in the classroom and navigating the impact of secondary trauma and burnout myself, I realized just how many people are pouring out for their communities without having the tools or space to care for themselves. That’s where my work began.
Now, I lead workshops, trainings, and conversations that focus on sustainable rhythms, boundaries, and healing from secondary trauma—without the fluff or guilt. Whether it’s a teacher who’s navigating the weight of student struggles, or a nonprofit volunteer showing up for children in crisis, I get to remind people that their well-being matters, too. And I don’t just mean bubble baths—I mean real tools that help people stay grounded and whole in the work.
What’s most special to me is hearing someone say, “I didn’t know how much I needed this.” That’s the heartbeat of what I do: offering practical, meaningful support in spaces where people are often overlooked or expected to just keep going.
Right now, I’m hosting quarterly virtual workshops and developing new resources and toolkits that help individuals and organizations create sustainable practices from the inside out. Ten10Coaching is built on the belief that when we care for the caregivers, the entire system is strengthened. If you’re looking for training or support for your school, district, or organization, let’s make that happen—I’d love to come alongside your team.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Looking back, three qualities that have been most impactful in my journey are self-awareness, boundary-setting, and adaptability.
Self-awareness has been huge—especially learning to notice what’s mine to carry and what’s not. For a long time, I thought being “strong” meant just pushing through. But the more I understood my own patterns, triggers, and capacity, the more I was able to work in ways that were sustainable and aligned with who I am.
Boundaries changed everything for me. Not just saying “no,” but learning to say “yes” to the right things. For anyone early in their journey: practice setting small boundaries first. It’s a skill, and it gets easier the more you do it. And don’t be afraid to revisit and revise them—boundaries should evolve as you do.
Adaptability has kept me grounded in seasons of transition, whether it was walking away from teaching, starting a business, or parenting through hard things. You don’t have to have everything figured out to take the next step. Let yourself pivot when needed.
My advice for anyone starting out: give yourself permission to grow slowly. Build in rhythms that help you stay connected to yourself and your “why.” You don’t have to be everything to everyone to make an impact—you just have to be healthy enough to keep going.
Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?
My ideal client is anyone who works or volunteers inside of a school or nonprofit—whether they’re in a classroom, behind the scenes, in leadership, or showing up once a week to support kids and families. What they all have in common is that they care deeply. They’re committed to making a difference, often in the middle of hard and heavy situations, and they’re looking for ways to keep showing up without burning out.
They may not always have the language for things like secondary trauma or sustainable rhythms, but they know something has to change. I work best with people and organizations who are ready to have honest conversations, learn practical tools, and create space for rest and reflection—so that their impact can last.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Ten10Coaching_
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-borovy-77412120b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
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