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Speaking & Keynotes

Engaging keynotes and breakout sessions on intentional leadership, communication, resilience, and building organizational leadership capacity, for conferences, associations, and leadership events.

Leadership keynotes and speaking engagements by Jen Brown bring a perspective most speakers cannot offer: 23 years of diplomatic and executive leadership in high-pressure, cross-cultural environments, combined with active work as a certified coach and organizational advisor. The result is a session that connects real experience to practical, actionable insight. Audiences do not get theory delivered from a stage. They get grounded leadership perspective that stays with them.

Jen has been invited to speak for the Junior League of Wilmington North Carolina, the FBINAA North Carolina Chapter, and professional leadership organizations nationally and internationally, including an executive readiness engagement recognized by the Data Scientists Network Foundation. Speaking topics span intentional leadership and avoiding burnout, communication and trust, navigating organizational change and transition, and building leadership capacity across a team. Each engagement is tailored to the audience and the theme of the event, not a fixed presentation delivered identically regardless of context.

To inquire about a keynote or speaking engagement, use the contact form and describe the event, audience size, and date. Jen's team will follow up to discuss fit, availability, and format.

Common questions

What topics are available for speaking engagements?

Core topics include intentional leadership, communication and trust, avoiding burnout while sustaining long-term impact, leading through organizational transition, and building leadership capacity across a team. Topics are tailored to the audience and event context. Jen works with your planning team to design a session that fits what your attendees actually need.

Are speaking engagements available for virtual events?

Yes. Jen has delivered both in-person and virtual sessions for organizations nationally and internationally. Reach out through the contact form with details about your event format, audience, and date and she will follow up about availability.

How far in advance should we book?

As early as possible for conference keynotes or events with a fixed date. Workshop-style training sessions can sometimes accommodate shorter timelines. The contact form is the best starting point. Include the event date, audience size, and a brief description of what you are looking for.

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Don't be fooled, she will not give you the easy way out, she makes you critically think about a holistic approach to management and systems. Jen thinks outside the box and provides sound business advice but also some tenderness in a world that is already so stressful. Truly is a coach in all sense of the word and work!

Billie G.
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She led a thoughtful and impactful session on intentional leadership and avoiding burnout—topics that truly resonated with everyone in the room. What stood out most was her ability to combine her impressive credentials with a genuine, down-to-earth approach.

VP of Learning & Development, JLWNC
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She is real, raw, and full of integrity. Her wisdom brings encouragement and hope to all who cross her path. As business owner myself, I often bump up against new problems to solve and badly need guidance. Her podcast, Ripple Effect Leadership, has been my go-to in these moments.

Emily L.
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The conversation starts here.

The initial call is about understanding your situation, seeing whether there is a fit, and figuring out the right next step together. No package pitch, just an honest conversation about what your organization actually needs.