Meet Dr. Jennifer Barut
Nurse Leader. Executive Coach. Champion of Joyful Leadership.
I’m Dr. Jennifer Barut—nurse, educator, former healthcare executive, and leadership coach. After 20+ years in nursing—rising from bedside care to the C-suite—I now help purpose-driven leaders reconnect with joy, lead with intention, and create lasting impact.
Today, I serve as an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and coordinate the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Executive Leadership track. Through my coaching practice, InJoy Leading, I work with healthcare professionals and visionary leaders ready to step into the next level of their purpose.
I’m a certified Business Coach, Root Cause Coach, Quantum Release Practitioner, and NLP Practitioner, blending evidence-based strategies with transformational tools. My mission is simple: to help you lead from alignment, unlock your potential, and build a legacy rooted in joy—not burnout.
If you're ready to grow with clarity and courage, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Over Two Decades in Healthcare Leadership
From bedside nursing to C-suite roles, Jennifer brings deep operational insight and real-world leadership experience.
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Academic & Executive Expertise
As a Vanderbilt Associate Professor and DNP Executive Leadership Coordinator, she bridges academic rigor with executive-level coaching.
Certified in Transformational Coaching
Trained in Business Coaching, Root Cause Coaching™, NLP, and Quantum Release, Jennifer helps leaders shift from burnout to breakthrough.
Rooted in Joy, Purpose & Real Impact
Her coaching isn’t about doing more—it’s about becoming more of who you truly are as a leader, visionary, and change-maker.