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“Jennifer did an amazing job as a keynote speaker for us at Danone. She was really great to work with and was able to make adjustments to her content to align with our business needs and objectives. Her delivery was impactful and the content was spot on.”
“I really enjoyed Jennifer’s talk! Her stories and analogies were engaging and thought-provoking. I loved her energy and range of emotions. She was relatable and humorous and gave many good recommendations for future growth and readings that supported and emphasized the principles she highlighted in her speech. She is motivating and inspiring and definitely left me with a lot of takeaways to apply to my life! Thank you!”
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ABOUT JENNIFER
Jennifer Barroll has been leading diverse teams throughout her career. With a 20-year marketing and communications background, and over 10 years in communication and leadership consulting with leaders in government, justice, and industry-leading commercial organizations, Jennifer has supported hundreds of businesses through transformational growth in leadership and communication practices.
As an experienced international keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, stand-up comedian, and media personality, Jennifer’s quick wit, and energetic stage presence engage audiences with her message at every turn. She teaches practical tools, strategies, and foundational leadership practice for all levels of business engagement; frontline workers, emerging talent, and executives.
Jennifer’s book “Make Work, Work (better) Leading With the Human Edge, is launching in 2026!
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With her energetic sense of humor, engaging storytelling, and practical lessons, she helps leaders bring the best out of their teams and empowers individuals to learn, grow and evolve in order to reach their full potential.
After hearing one of Jennifer’s keynotes or participating in her leadership workshops, attendees will have a transformational experience that will be both entertaining and inspiring. They will be empowered with practical tools that they can deploy immediately at all levels of business on how to effectively lead, communicate and connect with their teams in every environment.
Jennifer was named one of Avenue Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” in recognition of her work.
Today, Jenny is a sought-after international speaker, host, and entertainer, who specializes in leadersh
POPULAR KEYNOTES
LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE.
COMMUNICATE WITH IMPACT.
BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS.
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We will spend roughly a third of our lives at work, and research shows that almost 70% of us feel stressed, disconnected, or uninspired in our roles. Happiness at work is not a luxury; it is a strategic advantage that influences performance, retention, innovation, and workplace culture. In this energizing keynote, Jennifer Barroll shows leaders how to create environments where people feel seen, supported, and excited to contribute their best.
Drawing from positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and her conscious leadership framework, Jennifer breaks down the core ingredients of thriving workplace cultures. She explores how communication shapes trust, how connection fuels engagement, and how simple daily behaviours can transform a team from functioning to flourishing. Audiences walk away with practical tools they can use immediately to elevate morale, strengthen collaboration, and build workplaces people are proud to be part of.
This keynote is perfect for leaders, teams, and organizations who want to cultivate happier, healthier, and higher-performing workplaces. Attendees will leave feeling inspired, equipped, and hopeful about what is possible when people genuinely enjoy where they work.
Key Takeaways
Why well-being and performance go hand in hand, and the research that proves it.
The top four reasons people burn out at work, and practical steps leaders can take to prevent it.
How to build a culture of trust, purpose, and psychological safety that drives engagement.
Leadership strategies that boost results while protecting mental health and strengthening resilience.
Practical tools for creating autonomy, meaningful recognition, and purpose-driven work.
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In an AI-driven world, constant change and complexity have become the norm. Leaders often look for technical systems or strategies to improve performance. Yet the greatest lever for transformation is still profoundly human. High-performing teams are built by leaders who create clarity, communicate with intention, and cultivate environments where people feel trusted, supported, and inspired.
In this powerful and practical keynote, Jennifer Barroll reveals the core human behaviours that drive performance more effectively than any tool or tactic. She demonstrates how strengths-based leadership and values-focused cultures create the foundation for excellence. Jennifer translates big concepts into simple, repeatable habits that help leaders bring out the best in themselves and their teams.
This keynote is ideal for organizations committed to building cultures where people thrive, and results follow. Audiences will leave with a renewed sense of confidence, clarity, and capability for leading in a way that elevates both people and performance.
Key Takeaways
Mastering Mindset for Impact: Tools and techniques to cultivate a powerful mindset that empowers, motivates, and builds resilience.
Confident and Clear Communication: Strategies for delivering messages with clarity and impact, fostering trust across teams and stakeholders.
Culture by Design: Methods for designing and sustaining a vibrant, growth-oriented workplace culture.
Strengths and Values-Based Team Performance: Identifying, valuing, and leveraging the unique talents and core values of every team member to maximize collective potential.
Leading Through Change and Uncertainty: Building strong connections and fostering resilience by knowing when to coach, when to challenge, and how to navigate periods of transition effectively.
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Change is the greatest opportunity for growth. With shifting priorities, hybrid team dynamics, market shifts, and constant uncertainty, leaders today must learn how to create stability, clarity, and connection even when everything around them is in motion.
In this inspiring keynote, Jennifer teaches leaders how to navigate uncertainty with confidence, communicate with clarity, and foster psychological safety during times of change. Through humor, research, and real-world experience, she guides leaders to equip their teams to stay grounded, engaged, and resilient, not despite change, but through it.
Key Takeaways
Shift from managing change to leading through change, and building resilience.
Understand the psychology of change, why people resist and how to guide them through transitions with empathy and clarity.
Utilize strategies that foster team morale, motivation, and connection during periods of uncertainty or disruption.
Foster a resilient mindset and a culture of adaptability that helps teams stay grounded and focused.
Apply practical tools that help leaders communicate decisions, expectations, and vision with clarity, confidence, and consistency.
Sustain engagement, trust, and psychological safety even in fast-moving, unpredictable environments.
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Great leaders do not just talk; they connect, influence, and inspire. Communication is the foundation of great leadership, yet many leaders struggle in this area. They lack the tools that truly engage their teams and drive purposeful action.
In this empowering keynote, Jennifer teaches leaders how to communicate in ways that foster trust, deepen relationships, and inspire action. This session provides audiences with the tools to communicate clearly, listen attentively, and foster interactions where people feel valued, understood, and motivated to perform at their best.
Key Takeaways
The science behind trust-building communication and psychological safety
Strategies for handling challenging conversations with confidence and empathy
The impact of nonverbal communication and active listening on team dynamics
Practical techniques to communicate values, vision, and change effectively
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Great teams do not just happen; they are built with intention, resilience, and a shared commitment to growth. High-performing teams do not just work longer hours; key behaviours set them apart. They know and leverage everyone’s strengths, they are driven by shared values, and they prioritize trust, psychological safety, collaboration, and purpose.
In this dynamic keynote, Jennifer shares proven strategies to unlock team potential, strengthen dynamics, and cultivate an environment where people thrive, even under pressure.
Key Takeaways
The five pillars of high-performance teams: trust, dependability, meaning, clarity, and impact
How to align team goals with individual strengths and motivation through collective value
How to integrate the number one factor that drives innovation, productivity, and resilience.
Leadership strategies for fostering collaboration, engagement, and team building
Practical tools for effective feedback, recognition, and continuous improvement that fuel growth
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