Jake Snepvangers
Performance Coach, Consultant, Facilitator
Jake Snepvangers is a performance coach, consultant, and facilitator of developmental experiences. Using his extensive experiences working across the hospitality, tourism, education, business, and health industries, he supports organisations to generate greater efficiency, leadership, and impact. With a diverse background, Jake holds degrees in psychology and business and has held various roles ranging from executive, program management, design, evaluation, training, and development.
Being a skilled consultant and facilitator, Jake excels when supporting the empowerment of individuals and teams through developmental experiences. Having worked with departments, industries and large organisations, Jake has developed and facilitated programs that have supported thousands of people across Australia. Whether it be challenging cultural issues, strategy, or ongoing team development, Jake is praised for facilitating results with long-standing impact.
His strong capacity to support development was informed by launching and managing prosperous ventures in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Spanning over fifteen years, he has project-managed large-scale festivals, opened multiple restaurants, curated luxury events, and been responsible for hundreds of staff. Jake uses his refined business acumen to support employees, managers and teams hone their approach to leadership.
As a performance coach, Jake’s strong ability to foster deep relationships is foundational to his success. With infectious energy, he uses his deep knowledge of business, leadership, and psychological development to support those he works with to achieve their desired outcomes.
A constant thread in Jakes career has been his passion for supporting the mental health of men. He was operations executive for the non-for-profit Men’s Resources Tasmania, and was responsible for the creation and delivery of the Big Yack and the Empowered Man Gatherings; powerful initiatives that support men cultivate greater courage and resilience through communication. Jake has also been a keynote speaker on multiple occasions, presenting on the importance of empowered leadership and mental health. When not working, Jake is a keen music enthusiast, an avid bush walker and loves a good dinner party.
Memberships and Qualifications
Bachelors of Business and Commerce, University of Tasmania, AUS
Graduate Diploma of Psychology, University of Melbourne, AUS
Master Consultants Training, Impact Solutions International
Certified Facilitator, Project Wayfinder, USA
Client Feedback
‘Jake was a pivotal component to our teams’ development. You can’t help but be dragged along by his enthusiasm which completely softened the breaking down of some outdated cultural behaviours in our team. Since working with Jake, we communicate far more effectively as team, and consequently, the quality of our work has increased as a result. I can’t recommend Jake more highly.’ Operations Executive | Construction Sector
‘I’ve lost count of the number of team / leadership / cultural development sessions I’ve attended over the years, but Jake is by far one of the best facilitators I’ve seen. His session was so engaging the room was just buzzing with energy. I’d attend anything Jake was to deliver again without a doubt.’ HR Manager | Energy Sector
‘I initially reached out to Jake whilst I was struggling to navigate a very specific problem in my personal and work life. The help I ended up receiving extended far beyond that one challenging situation. With Jakes support I was able to realise and understand the importance of structure, boundaries, and personal accountability. The experience has given me the power to continue moving and improving through life in the most positive way possible.’ Coaching Client | Health Sector