Signature Speaking Topics
Customized leadership keynotes and workshops available upon request.
See client testimonials below & event feedback here.
Lead Like You Mean It:
Lessons from Hollywood on Confidence & Resilience
Drawing on lessons from her time acting in Hollywood, Jen shows leaders how rejection, uncertainty, & self-doubt can become powerful teachers. This interactive keynote helps leaders reframe the stories in their heads so they can lead with greater clarity, confidence, & resilience.
Key Outcomes:
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Reframe rejection and failure as feedback that strengthens leadership performance
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Apply curiosity to improve decision-making & team effectiveness
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Build confidence through strengths, feedback, & intentional action under pressure
Leadership Isn't a Script:
How Great Leaders Experiment
Their Way to Success
In theater, no performance goes exactly as planned. Jen helps leaders shift from rigid expectations to an experimental mindset so they can adapt quickly, lead through uncertainty, & improve team performance in real time.
Key Outcomes:
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Replace perfectionism with an experimental approach to leadership challenges
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Use curiosity and better questions to improve communication & alignment
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Apply small, practical experiments to increase agility & team engagement
The Art of Noping:
How Great Leaders
Edit Their Workload
Overcommitted leaders often struggle to focus on what matters most. This practical keynote helps leaders set clearer boundaries, prioritize with intention, and confidently say “no” so they can protect time, energy, & performance.
Key Outcomes:
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Strengthen boundary-setting skills to protect time & leadership capacity
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Prioritize work based on impact, alignment, & responsibility
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Reduce overwhelm by using simple tools to evaluate commitments & make clearer decisions
Carson Maczuzak
Director, Foundation
"Jen worked with a group of volunteer leaders from the Junior League of Denver and put together a fantastic workshop! Many of our leaders shared that it was one of the best trainings they ever attended and took away strong action plans that they can implement with their committees.
Jen took time to thoughtfully understand and plan this training and what was important for our organization to cover. She understood where we are and what goals we set forward for the year and tailored her training to meet our needs. Her communication leading up to the event was great and worked with us on some unique needs."
Shelby Kiernan
Director, Provider Services
"Jen’s leadership style strikes a perfect balance between clarity, compassion, and enthusiasm. She is always focused, results-driven, and ready to tackle tough challenges head-on. At the same time, she is warm, approachable, and a natural connector who can rally people around a shared vision.
Jen didn’t just teach us about learning—she modeled it every day. Whether facilitating team workshops, coaching individuals, or leading large-scale organizational initiatives, she had an uncanny ability to make people feel both challenged and supported. Her work left a lasting legacy, fostering a workplace culture that values growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement."
For additional testimonials, check out my LinkedIn page here.
Alyssa Willet
Learning & Development
"Jen is an incredible facilitator. I asked Jen to come in and help our board with our day long strategic planning session. She was efficient in her needs analysis and planned a strategic and balanced day that included connection, reflection of our past year and what we hoped to achieve in 2025.
She helped us create a clear plan for the year and designed activities where all voices and ideas could be heard. Jen is a strategic partner, and facilitator and I would highly recommend her services to other groups! Thank you for sharing your time and talents with the ATD Rocky Mountain chapter!"