About Jodi Hope Grinwald

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Hello and Welcome to Today is the Day! Every day we have an opportunity to take one small or large step closer to our goal(s). I am here to help you figure out exactly how to move your why forward.

I am a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Index- Master Practitioner, Consultant, and Chief Change Agent. 

My work bridges leadership coaching, career coaching, sales and donor engagement, and entrepreneurial growth — all centered on one mission: fostering authentic connection that drives transformation and results. My passion is helping executives, CEOs, and teams lead with clarity, vision, and connection. 

I founded Today is the Day LLC and host the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, downloaded in 131 countries and over 1,300 cities. I also created the Today is the Day International Changemakers Forum, where bold voices and brave vision come together to spark global action.

I know what it’s like to start at the very beginning of a career — uncertain of where to go or how to get there. I know the climb of the messy middle — working hard, leading teams, and searching for the place where passion and purpose intersect. And I know the impact that comes after years of coaching leaders, training organizations, and guiding teams toward transformation.

That experience is what I bring to those who are ready to grow, lead, and step into the places that light them up.

I speak on many topics and build movements. I coach, I build platforms, and I create community spaces where everyone is invited to have a seat at the table. And for those ready to lead with authenticity and empowerment, I help you design your own table — step by step — until it stands strong.

My upcoming book, Today is the Day: Live It! — Edge of Comfort to Center of Impact, brings together the stories of 30 changemakers who stepped beyond fear, went to the edge of their comfort zone, and created extraordinary impact in their corners of the world and beyond. It’s a book about possibility, choice, and the ripple effect of courage.

I am also the Co-founder and CEO of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, which funds performing arts lessons for children who otherwise would not have access — empowering young people to discover confidence, creativity, and self-expression.

Along the way, I’ve been honored to receive recognition such as:

• 2025 Member, Recording Academy (Grammy Awards)
• 2025 Anthem Awards Judge
• 2024 Jersey Shore’s Most Influential in Business, Asbury Park Press
• 2023 New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education
• 2021 Athena Leadership Award, Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce
• 2025 Beacon of Opportunity Award, Applaud Our Kids Foundation

If I can support you or your organization in reaching your goals, I would be honored to be part of your journey and together we can celebrate your successes- jodi@todayisthedayliveit.com,