1:1 Coaching | The Conclave Aerial Training System

STOP FEELING STUCK WHILE EVERYONE ELSE MOVES AHEAD

You’re training. You’re trying. You CARE.

And you're still watching others get the skills, move up levels, & get chosen for gigs... while you’re stuck wondering what’s not clicking.

It’s NOT your effort. It’s that your training doesn’t all work together.

The Conclave is a 3-month personalized aerial training plan & 1:1 coaching program.

You’ll get a fully custom training plan—plus ongoing coaching & feedback—so every part of your training fits like a puzzle (strength, mobility, skill work, body awareness, & recovery).

APPLY TO CYCLE 11 >>

STOP FEELING STUCK WHILE EVERYONE ELSE MOVES AHEAD

You’re training. You’re trying. You CARE. And you're still watching others...

get the skills
move up levels
get chosen for gigs

…while you’re stuck wondering what’s not clicking.

It’s NOT your effort. It’s that your training doesn’t all work together.

The Conclave is a 3-month personalized aerial training plan & 1:1 coaching program.

You’ll get a fully custom training plan—plus ongoing coaching & feedback—so every part of your training fits like a puzzle (strength, mobility, skill work, body awareness, & recovery).

Instead of piecing things together on your own, follow a system designed for your body, goals, & life that gets proven results.

APPLY TO CYCLE 11 - Early Bird Pricing Ends April 5 >>

🎁 Early Action Pricing & Bonuses

Apply by Sunday, April 5th at midnight pdt and you’ll unlock $200 OFF, plus two powerful bonuses designed to set you up for success before the program even begins! (You'll have 24 hours to make a payment after acceptance.)

The Conclave Kickstart Kit
Your start-strong toolkit to make sure you begin the program with clarity and momentum:
- Start-Strong Checklist
- Quick-Start Alternative Plan (for busy or chaotic weeks)
- Two planning videos to map out your time in The Conclave
- 10 days of mindset nudges to get your brain on board with your body
Live Self-Assessment Walkthrough Call
Get real-time help, accountability, and feedback on your self-assessment so your program is truly tailored to your strengths, weaknesses, and goals.

Be honest.

Are you training like you’re trying to collect every skill at once?

Layering goal on top of goal while also juggling work, relationships, recovery, and the chaos of daily life is basically strapping on a backpack full of bricks and heading straight up a mountain.

Sure, you can push through—but you’ll pay for it. In energy. In recovery. In joy. (And these days, we NEEED joy.)

I can’t dump your backpack for you.
But I can help you figure out which bricks are worth carrying, flatten the steepest parts of your path, and make sure your training is actually taking you somewhere you want to go.

Good coaching lightens your load, keeps you moving forward, and reminds you why you started in the first place—so you don’t burn out before you even see the view.

APPLY NOW -- $200 Off

Is The Conclave right for you?

Are you an aerialist (or aerial coach) who wants to:

Spend your limited training time on what actually moves the needle—not random exercises from cookie-cutter programs that eat into your creative energy
Train strategically and realistically instead of trying to do everything you’ve ever been told to do—and burning out trying to keep up
Have structure, accountability, and feedback built in so you’re not trying to manage everything on your own (neurodivergent friends, I see you)
Finally break the cycle of chronic injuries especially if you’re navigating hypermobility, overtraining, or fluctuating capacity
Make real progress as a multi-passionate aerialist without trying to train everything, all at once
Work with a coach to figure out what actually works for your body so you’re not guessing—and you can carry that forward long-term
Understand your body on a deeper level because you care about how you train—not just what you do (and you want longevity in the air)

If that’s you, I’d love to see your application.

Who it’s not for:
Beginners. I love supporting new aerialists in building strong foundations, but The Conclave is for seasoned aerialists who’ve been in the air long enough to have experienced the highs and the hard knocks.

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What can I expect from The Conclave?

Every aerialist comes into The Conclave System with their own wishlist. My job is to turn those goals into a clear, achievable plan—grounded in solid technique and smart progressions.

No matter what’s on your list, some results are universal:

More stable shoulders
More core control & breathing patterns
Improved ranges of motion
Better proprioception
Stronger beats & spins

These happen because they’re built into the foundation of aerial longevity, regardless of your specific skill targets.

Past Conclavers have achieved:

First straight-arm inversions
Smooth j-flips
Elephant presses
Back flags
Single coil rolls
Cheststands
Freestanding handstands
Touchdown middle splits... and more

The exact results you’ll get depend on your goals—but you can expect measurable gains in strength, mobility, and technical understanding for the skills you’re chasing.

This isn’t just a program to follow.
It’s a deeper understanding of your body and how to train it—knowledge you’ll carry for the rest of your aerial life.

APPLY NOW -- $200 Off

What Does The Conclave Cost & What's In It?

The Conclave is a high-touch, one-to-one aerial coaching system—not a cookie-cutter plan. Your investment reflects:

A fully customized, 13-week program tailored to your body, goals, & capacity
My decades of coaching experience, blending biomechanics, skill acquisition, & artistry
Ongoing feedback, accountability, & adjustments so you keep progressing without injury

Because I run this program personally (and without outside funding), I offer a pay-in-full discount to help cover software, time, and transaction fees.

As a member of this waitlist, you get $200 off of the regular price, which has already been applied below.

The Conclave offers two tracks, so you can choose the level of support that fits your goals, learning style, and schedule.

Both tracks give you the full Conclave programming—a complete aerial training system that integrates skill technique, strength, mobility, and prehab—plus access to the Conclave community.

The difference? How closely we work together...

Early Action Pricing (Waitlist Only)

Track	Description	Pay in Full	4-Mo Financing Option
Core Track	For experienced, self-motivated aerialists who thrive with structure, written feedback, and clear direction, but prefer to work more independently between check-ins.	$1,697 $1,497	$447/mo $397/mo
Guided Track	For aerialists who want a more hands-on, high-touch coaching experience with extra 1:1 time, video feedback, and deeper accountability to fast-track their progress. Ideal if you’re working toward complex skills, managing rehab or recurring injuries, or know you do your best work with more direct guidance and personal interaction.	$2,197 $1,997	$577/mo $527/mo

What Does The Conclave Cost?

The Conclave is a high-touch, one-to-one aerial coaching system—not a cookie-cutter plan. Your investment reflects:

A fully customized, 13-week program tailored to your body, goals, & capacity
My decades of coaching experience, blending biomechanics, skill acquisition, & artistry
Ongoing feedback, accountability, & adjustments so you keep progressing without injury

Because I run this program personally (and without outside funding), I offer a pay-in-full discount to help cover software, time, and transaction fees.

Choose Your Track:

Both tracks include the full Conclave programming—a complete aerial training system that integrates skill technique, strength, mobility, and prehab—plus access to the Conclave community. The difference? How closely we work together.

Core Track

For experienced, self‑motivated aerialists

You thrive with structure, written feedback, and clear direction—and prefer to work more independently between check‑ins.

Includes

✅Full Conclave programming (custom 13‑week plan)
✅Custom check‑ins in TrueCoach
✅Written feedback in the app
✅Community group access
❌Two private 1:1 coaching calls
❌Personalized video feedback
❌Private group chat + mindset support

Pay in full $1,497

4‑month plan $397/mo

Guided Track

For aerialists who want high‑touch coaching

You want extra 1:1 time, real‑time feedback, and deeper accountability to fast‑track progress. Ideal for complex skills, recurring injuries, or if you do your best work with direct guidance.

Includes

✅Full Conclave programming (custom 13‑week plan)
✅Custom check‑ins in TrueCoach
✅Written feedback in the app
✅Community group access
✅Two private 1:1 coaching calls
✅Personalized video feedback
✅Private group chat + mindset support

Pay in full $1,997

4‑month plan $527/mo

Track Comparison: Core vs. Guided

Feature	Core Track	Guided Track
Full Conclave programming	✅	✅
Custom check-ins in TrueCoach	✅	✅
Written feedback in the app	✅	✅
Alumni group access	✅	✅
Two private 1:1 coaching calls	❌	✅
Personalized video feedback	❌	✅
Private group chat + mindset support	❌	✅

APPLY NOW -- Early Bird

Don't Just Ask Me, Ask the Alums...

What would you tell people who are considering The Conclave?

"It helps you choose and focus on an achievable set of goals and make progress with the time and resources you have available to you. It makes a big difference to not have to think about what to do when and how to get the most out of the time and access I have to train. I find I am much less injury prone when Jessica is thoughtfully guiding my training load as well. Nagging issues tend to disappear faster instead of getting worse and over time, some completely go away. " -Jessica DuRousseau, Cycles 2, 4, & 6-9
"Conclave is brilliant and Jessica's programming methodology and ethos is outstanding. If you want to thrive in your aerial practice, to have someone super knowledgeable tailor your training to identify and work on your weaknesses, find consistency and accountability and to make tangible goals in skills, strength and flexibility then this programme will be one of the best investments you ever made." -Jess Allen, Cycles 4-9
"I felt the most supported during the online chats [in the Guided Track]. They give me a chance to check more things and ask more questions. Jessica is so incredibly knowledgable that these conversations were unbelievably rich for me to learn." - anonymous, Cycle 9
"I've already been recommending it to people. I can tell i've gotten so much stronger and more flexible. It's a very different style of training than I have done before and I love the progress I am seeing with it." -Lexi Grim, Cycle 7
"Jessica is phenomenal and reviewing goals and tailoring programming to meet that goal. She is also exceptional at making adjustments, providing actionable feedback and coaching with consent.Everything is anatomically targeted specifically toward your goals and what you need to achieve them. It's glorious." -Nicole Sirdoreus, Cycles 3-9
"If you are open to reevaluate your strengths and weaknesses and let Jessica target those areas you will make the desired progress." -Suvi Lappalainen: Cycle 7
"Do it. Spend the money. This program allows you to live with and IN your body vs doing it to your body. You will absolutely crush your goals with Jessica’s guidance and/or get an invaluable amount of 'tools' in your training tool box to further your practice on your own." -Lara Hotz, Cycles 2-6 & 8
"Conclave is hard and humbling in the best possible way. Attaining goals in a measured, safe and productive way is a process. If you’re ready to work hard, be accountable, and challenge yourself, this is the program to do it!" - Christina Llames, Cycle 8
"Just do it. Goals/progress take work to achieve and through a well structured, organized, and curated like the Conclave you will see your goals come to life. Your progress may not be overnight but you will find things getting easier, your body getting strong or more flexible at a safe a realistic pace. As aerialist we spend tons of money on stuff (rigs, new apparatuses, Swedish ladders, etc.) Why not invest money in your body and its overall health and well being too?" -Tamara Kenessey, Cycle 4
"If you're looking for personalized quality feedback and cueing then this is totally for you. Little things I wouldn't have thought of like moving my arms up a bit more or closing my ribs even more were so helpful! Be ready to work and learn all about the joys of rolling!" -Sarah Headley, Cycles 3 & 4
"I always tell [people] it's not just exercises to help you reach your goals but it organizes your life." -Mona Almazidi, Cycles 3, 4, & 5
"The Conclave is phenomenal for skill acquisition! The details in the cueing are amazing and all the programming is specific to your body and your needs. I have inadvertently retrained skills I thought I had and am now so much stronger in them and am so much more stable!" -Tabitha Duquette, Cycles 1-4
"This program has helped me reach goals I was starting to doubt I would ever be able to achieve. I knew I had the strength to achieve them, but also knew there were key elements I was unable to piece together on my own. Jessica is so incredibly knowledgeable and was able to put those pieces together so I could understand and train the right aspects to achieve those goals. I love the amount of consideration for each person's goals and schedules that is taken into account when the programs are created. If you are someone looking to reach that next goal, level up, or just want the accountability of a program designed specifically for you, this program is for you." -Kelly Cunningham, Cycles 3 & 4
"Highly recommended, especially for people training alone and needing the extra push to improve or polish their skills!" -Sahar Deinparvar, Cycle 4

What makes The Conclave different from other programs?

"I find The Conclave to be very whole-person centred and deeply responsive to my shifting needs/energy levels/commitments across the cycle. I love the inclusion of breathing and nervous system regulation exercises as part of workouts and Jessica draws from her huge knowledge base (Gyrotonic, dance, etc.) to program some really inventive drills that have helped me progress in ways where other things have failed!" -Jess Allen, Cycles 4-9
"HOLISTIC APPROACH. She is able look at everything from the whole picture. She also focuses on smaller movements or more movements that will make an impact in the long run. Her programs bring longevity into the equation vs short term goals. It’s been a game changer having a coach that actually listens to you about what struggles you're having with your goals and tailors it to you rather than the “you're just not *insert excuse here* enough." -Lara Hotz, Cycles 2-6 & 8
"I love that it’s so comprehensive and looks at your training schedule as a whole not just flexibility or conditioning and also takes in to account work, family and other commitments. I honestly was feeling overwhelmed before The Conclave trying to fit in all the things!" -Claire Luckman, Cycle 4
"The level of detail!! Incredible! The fast responses when I needed support. The fact that she included the WHY rather than just the HOW!" -Anna Rohnbogner, Cycles 8 & 9
"A fundamental understanding of how hypermobility is both of benefit and a disadvantage, as well as how to solve for that. The combination of solo work and feedback. I feel like most programs are written for that person and then they are left to their own devices. I crave direct, non-judgmental and actionable feedback that I can go use as corrections for the next session. Jessica always provides that and I am so grateful."-Nicole Sirdoreus, Cycles 3-9
"How personalised it is, and specifically focused on how much my hypermobility and over-active nervous system affects my training." -Sri Devi Antle McCabe, Cycles 8 & 9
"It is a lot more individualized and allows you to focus on aerial, flex, and ground strength." -Jessica DuRousseau, Cycles 2, 4, & 6-9
"How in depth and comprehensive the programme is. Small fundamental movements that make a big difference" -Leander Proctor, Cycle 8
"Jess has an amazing ability to see and understand what works and doesn’t work in different bodies. I have made more progress with one particular skill in 5 weeks than I have made in months." -Christina Llames, Cycle 8
"It is targeted and so personal. In the best way." -Heylie Heck, Cycles 2-4
"I really enjoyed the personalized feedback each week if I posted videos. Having the additional cueing that's within the next day and ready for me the next workout was so helpful! Also the changing of exercises so I was always adding something new made things so fun!" -Sarah Headley, Cycles 3 & 4
"The mobility and flexibility assessment makes this program different from other standardized programs. The program is written based on your goals and assessment." -Vanessa Sirois, Cycle 4
"I felt supported by my coach and fully equipped to make the progress I was shooting for. I have never been so excited to workout. Skills that I have struggled with in the past are now within reach." -Amy Johnson, Cycle 4
"I don't feel like I'm doing a bunch of one-size-fits-most exercises. Jess has a totally different approach than other coaches I've met. The drills each have very specific purposes that help you meet your aerial goals." -KT McBurnie, Cycles 4 & 5
"The variety of exercises was nice. I've been in the game a long time and done a lot of different progressions, but every workout had things I've never done." -McKell Anderson, Cycle 4
"I don’t know of another program that is individually designed with opportunities for almost daily feedback, and weekly adjustments, that targets specific goals. That is the coolest part. I learned a bit how to break a skill into component parts, which will serve me in my training, but I also expect I’ll find myself joining the Conclave again for the unique programming, and the skill [Jessica has] in doing that for people." -Heather Griffin, Cycle 4
"The specificity and attention to detail. It's a testament to Jessica's absolutely insane knowledge set. She can program and create pathways for just about anything." -anonymous, Cycle 9

Got more questions? I got you.

What if I don’t follow through?

It feels like a big investment. Is it worth it?

I'm not sure if I have enough time for this.

How long until I see results?

Do I need to be a professional to join?

I'm currently injured. Can I start this program?

Will I receive feedback in this program?

I don't live in the United States. May I enroll and do this program?

What if I’m not advanced enough?

What supplies do I need to do this program? Do I need a full gym?

When does the program start?

Who created and coaches in The Conclave?

That's me.

I'm Jessica John (she/her).

I'm a coach and mentor to performance artists across the globe. With over 30 years of high-level sport experience, I'm a premier skill acquisition specialist for circus artists and pole dancers, from Cirque du Soleil professionals trying to stay healthy on tour to committed enthusiasts trying to fit in training between careers and kids. I draw from my own rich movement background as a circus artist, dancer, and competitive athlete, as well as a former career as an intelligence officer and lawyer, to offer a unique opportunity to learn what it takes to reach high performance goals.

My human-centered coaching philosophy is evidence-based and multidisciplinary, addressing technical, strength, mobility, nutrition, psychological, and creative challenges. I use sport and exercise psychology theoretical frameworks to design performance programs that help my clients achieve their goals through habit-based behavior change interventions. What that looks like in practice is a relational approach to high performance coaching, aimed at helping driven aerialists reach their highest potential while still retaining their autonomy and creative voice.

In a past life, I worked as a leadership analyst with the CIA for more than a decade, where in addition to living in Africa and the Balkans, I developed training programs in applied political psychology. My background in assessing world leaders from a distance has inspired my innovation in working with and addressing mindset challenges in circus artists from afar. In additional to a bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado at Boulder—where I graduated with a degree in political science while immersing myself in physical and cultural anthropology—I also hold a law degree from Boston University and a master’s degree from George Washington University where I concentrated in political psychology.

I am a lifelong learner and my education did not stop at university. My movement education began as a GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Trainer, and I continue to take specialized courses, such as Therapeutic Applications for the Shoulder Girdle, the Pelvic Girdle, and Scoliosis, that inform my coaching and practice. I am a Girls Gone Strong Women’s Coaching Specialist and a NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, and am certified in the Functional Movement Screen Level 1, Progressing Ballet Technique Levels 1 & 2, Integrated Kinetic Neurology Level 1, and Precision Nutrition Level 1. I have participated in a Dance Movement Analysis course, Clinical Somatics Education Level 1, Biomechanics Specialist Certification through Conor Harris, and Katie St. Clair’s Empowered Performance program to up-level my assessment and programming abilities. I am currently studying the MovementREV Locator Test Assessment Protocol™, designed to identify where pain, injury, or dysfunction is coming from in the body.

I view coaching as a relational practice and an opportunity to shape circus and pole culture. I hold a commitment to actively applying a trauma-informed lens, and I completed CULTIVATE {trauma-informed space holding training} with Katie Kurtz, MSW LISW-S. I have participated in James-Olivia Chu Hillman’s 6-month Disobedience School, Fleur Lawson’s Power With Not Power Over: Accountability in Action for White Women, and Kelly Diels' 11-month feminist power-building and culture-building program We Are The Culture Makers. I am currently working to build a racially equitable online business through Annie Gichuru's program Represented.

I founded and direct Alter Circus, a contemporary circus, dance, and performance company. I am a Galen Hooks Method and Jacob Jonas the Company Digital Intensive alum.

I am not afraid to ask if I don't know the answer, and I use a range of outside advisers and referrals to help clients meet their goals.

I hold a systemic analysis and my feminism is inclusive and about justice. I believe that empowerment is a collective practice and a collective outcome. I believe in using my positional power as a coach to shape circus culture to cherish all bodies. I know that gender is a social construct, and I am in solidarity with my trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming siblings. I enthusiastically support Black Lives Matter and the movement to dismantle white supremacy. I believe that Fatphobia and Diet Culture are social justice issues. (H/T Kelly Diels)