"We never thought we'd be here."
In 2007, the husband and wife team, Lance and Jessica Miller, founded a management and consulting business, The JNL Group.
Fast forward to 2021, when they launched Coffee with Champions—a simple yet powerful format for guided group discussions designed to transform workplace culture.
What started as a small gathering over coffee has grown into a dynamic professional development program, now impacting organizations across Ohio and beyond.
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Lance reflects, “We saw that when teams connect through meaningful conversation, they don’t just perform better—they become a force for good to make an impact."
That vision drives the program’s success: short, focused dialogue guided by expertly crafted materials, builds relationships and skills that last.
Lance & Jessica Miller
Founders
Our Mission
To facilitate healthy, inspiring conversations with leaders and teams
who share best practices for winning in business and life.
Our Vision
To build a global network of leaders and teams determined to "be a force for good" in their world.
The Leadership Team
​Jessica combines her previous career in Physical Therapy with strong business skills to drive operations at Coffee with Champions.
Her ability to connect authentically, developed through patient care, now supports smooth program delivery and a positive company culture.
Partnering with Lance since 1992, she’s co-led their business ventures behind the scenes since 2001, blending their ministry background into her approach to growth.
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Lance brings over 30 years of leadership experience—starting as VP of Operations in 1993 for a major commercial contractor, launching his consulting business in 2006, and later serving in ministry—to shape Coffee with Champions with his skills in teaching, systems design, marketing, and strategy.
A leadership enthusiast since his twenties, he creates clear, practical workshops that address real-world challenges. His impact earned him the “Do Good for Dayton” Award in 2024.
Together with Jessica, his high school girlfriend since 1992, they’ve been entrepreneurial partners since 2001, building a legacy of purpose-driven leadership.​
Why Our Approach Works
Coffee with Champions isn’t just training—it’s a conversation with a purpose. We create spaces where:
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Participants learn from shared experiences.
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Skills apply instantly to real-world challenges.
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Relationships grow alongside leadership.
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Every voice matters, sparking organic growth.
DataYard, Dayton, OH using our "self-led" Corporate Teams program
What We Believe
Conversation Transforms
Real dialogue builds understanding, trust, and growth.
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Everyone Leads
Leadership is influence, not position.
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Impact Matters
Personal growth should translate to positive action.
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Simplicity Works
The most powerful solutions are often the simplest.
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Together Is Better
We achieve more through diverse perspectives.
Timeline of Our Journey
Lance & Jessica, High School, 1993
2007 Lance & Jessica Miller founded their consulting business.
2021 First Coffee with Champions workshop launched.
2022 Program expands to multiple Chambers of Commerce.
2023 Employee and client programs developed.
2024 Recognized with "Do Good for Dayton" Award.
2025 Continued expansion with over 10,000 engagements so far.
