MOVE BEYOND WHERE YOU ARE TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE
WHO IS HAYAH?
Throughout this website, you’ll read the words “we,” “our,” and “us” a lot, but the truth is – at this point – Hayah is one person, Jay Parsons.
And while Jay sees a day when Hayah employs several coaches and consultants with expertise in a variety of disciplines, if you hire Hayah today, you’re hiring Jay and his values, his passions, his talents, his expertise, and (for good or bad) his sense of humor.
So, as you make your way through this page and this site, please, indulge our aspirational “we” and know that Jay is Hayah and Hayah is Jay.
WHY‘D WE CALL IT HAYAH?
Hayah is an ancient Hebrew word, pregnant with meaning. It’s a word about PRESENCE. In its most literal sense, Hayah means “be here,” but Hebrew is a picturesque language – every word tells a story or paints a picture. And the picture hayah paints is of a person fully alive, fully present, fully themselves in each moment of each day of their life. And, at Hayah Consulting, that’s what we want for our clients.
We commit to being fully present with you so you can be fully present to your life!
HAYAH‘S VALUES
• Whole-Life Integration
• Open-Minded Conversation
• Strategic, Purposeful Development
• Equity-Driven Empowerment
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT JAY
Happily married since 1997
20+ years as a leadership coach and mentor
15 years as Lead Pastor or Lead Team member in churches ranging in size from 250-7,000
10 years in management with UPS; finished career with 4 consecutive years leading the #1 ranked package center in the US
Long history of developing leaders who impact and influence other leaders.
Passionate about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Intentional patron and promoter of Black- and Brown-owned businesses
Consistent supporter of a variety of cause-based nonprofits including Three Square, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Firehouse Dream, Cupcake Girls, and others.
Highly cultivated ability to read people and ask deep, penetrating questions in a disarmingly comfortable way.
Eager learner who devours books on leadership, spiritual formation, racial/social justice, world history, and whatever Stephen King just wrote
Loyal fan of Atlanta Braves, Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Dolphins, and Vegas Golden Knights
WHAT JAY SAYS ABOUT JAY
“I exist to develop wholly-integrated individuals and teams through strategic, open-minded conversations.”
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT JAY
Jeremy Lopez • Creative Director • Authentic Adventure Co. • Chicago, IL
“Since my very first meeting with Jay, I knew I was meeting someone who cared deeply for the well-being of my whole self; mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Although we have known each other for a relatively short time, Jay has the ability to make you feel like a life-long friend. He has spoken truthfully and compassionately into my life, and has been a great source of encouragement.
As a latino, I have been deeply moved by his commitment to being an ally to the black and brown community as a whole.”’