Jesse Israel is a visionary entrepreneur, leadership coach, and pioneer in the global health and wellness industry, best known as the founder of The Big Quiet, a social meditation phenomenon. His work is dedicated to helping leaders and organizations master the art of quieting internal and external noise to unlock peak performance and potential.
Israel’s entrepreneurial journey began in the music business, where he co-founded Cantora Records from his NYU dorm room, signing multi-platinum bands and advising rappers. However, the accompanying debilitating stress led to a personal transformation through meditation. This experience inspired him to found the social meditation community Medi Club, which quickly grew, ultimately leading him to apply his music industry expertise to scale his mission through The Big Quiet, making mindfulness mainstream.
The Big Quiet gained global recognition for gathering millions of people for mass meditations in iconic locations, playing an integral role in bringing mindfulness into mainstream culture and the corporate workplace. His work has been featured in over 200+ media publications, and he was personally invited by Oprah Winfrey to keynote every stop on her most recent arena tour. This validation underscores his position as a leading voice in human performance and mindful leadership.
Today, Israel is an elite leadership coach, partnering with top CEOs, senior White House advisors, and award-winning artists. His core coaching philosophy, the Amplified Quiet Framework, provides a three-step system for leaders, teams, and organizations to navigate uncertainty and realize their full potential. With five top-10 bestselling Audible Originals, he delivers practical, transformative strategies grounded in his training from institutions like Columbia’s School of Social Justice and the Conscious Leadership Group.
