Woman of the Week ~ Jen Oleski

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, and some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Jen Oleski

My Work: I am the Executive Vice President, Managing Director of GSW. My job is to set the vision for our agency and inspire our staff of creative problem-solvers and storytellers to deliver best-in-class creativity, strategy, and customer experience for the healthcare clients we serve.

My Passion: Raising my two boys to be good humans

My Family: My husband and two boys, Cameron (15) and Dawson (12) plus our dog, Bruno – along with an amazing tribe of family and friends.

My Escape: Napa Valley

My Pet Peeve: Bad grammar, especially the misuse of their, there and they’re. (Who’s with me!?!?! 😊)

My Indulgence: Sleeping in on the weekend.

My Roots: Small-town upbringing where I was raised to work hard, be kind, and make myself proud.

My Future: Full of promise.

My Favorite Quote:  “It’s good to be successful but it’s great to be significant” (Lou Holtz)

My Accessory: Hair tie around my wrist and my favorite jean jacket.

My Advice to Young Women: Be a sponge – soak up every opportunity, wring out the stuff you don’t like, and go soak up more.

How I Balance it All: Proactivity, post-it notes, and my incredible husband who is a true partner in every sense.