Speaking

Reimagining adaptability, belonging and performance through the lens of identity.

I speak to the human side of change — what happens when the stories we live and lead by are disrupted, and how we realign to adapt, connect and perform with clarity again.

Drawing on three decades in leadership, education and applied positive psychology — and my experience climbing above 8,000 metres on Mount Everest while living with Multiple Sclerosis — I help audiences see disruption differently: not as something to resist, but as a call to evolve.

Through evidence-based insight and lived experience, my sessions explore how identity, belonging and purpose drive human adaptability and performance — helping individuals, teams and organisations move beyond resilience toward real alignment.

Welcome to a journey of inspiration and transformation •

Welcome to a journey of inspiration and transformation •

Inspiration that drives transformation

Across every setting — from leadership conferences to schools and community forums — my talks are designed to spark reflection and real action.

Audiences leave with deeper awareness of what drives adaptability and practical tools to strengthen clarity, connection and performance.

Whether you’re a corporate leader aligning culture and purpose, a principal guiding staff through change, or a team learning to adapt with confidence, my sessions create the conditions for genuine growth — where insight becomes action and transformation begins.

Exploring Identity Alignment & Realignment

At the heart of every talk is a single idea: adaptability begins with identity.

When people understand who they are — and how that connects to what they do — they can navigate change with integrity, trust and purpose.

The Identity Alignment & Realignment Framework brings this to life. It maps the human process behind change — how we move from stability through disruption, make meaning, and return to alignment.

It helps leaders, teams and organisations recognise the patterns beneath behaviour and culture, and respond to disruption not with fear, but with clarity and coherence.

Learn more about the Identity Realignment Cycle

Bringing Identity to Life

  • Keynotes, Conferences & Events

    Keynotes, Conferences & Events

    Engaging, story-driven sessions that explore the human side of change — helping audiences understand how identity, belonging and purpose drive real performance.

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    Leadership & Team Workshops

    Interactive sessions using the Identity Realignment Framework and Cycle to help teams recognise where they are in change, rebuild trust and align purpose with action.

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    Coaching & Professional Growth

    Personalised coaching that helps leaders and individuals reconnect who they are with what they do — creating clarity, confidence and meaningful progress.

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    Virtual & Hybrid Sessions

    Insightful, high-impact sessions delivered online — bringing evidence-based strategies for adaptability and alignment to audiences anywhere in the world.

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Speaking that Connects Story, Science and Strategy

My presentations translate the science and story of identity into practical insight — helping people and organisations understand change not as something to fear, but as a natural process of evolution.

Drawing on three decades in leadership, education and applied positive psychology — and a life spent exploring human adaptability from the classroom to Mount Everest — I connect story, science and strategy in ways that move people to think, feel and act differently.

Each keynote brings the principles of Identity Alignment & Realignment to life — helping individuals, leaders and teams navigate disruption with purpose, clarity and connection. Every presentation is dynamic, practical and deeply human — designed to spark insight, build alignment, and leave audiences ready to evolve through change rather than resist it.

Speaking Themes & Signature Talks

Every talk brings the science and story of identity, adaptability and belonging to life — helping audiences understand change not as something to fear, but to evolve through with purpose and clarity.

  • Flagship Keynote

    The Climb Within — How Far Would You Go to Find Yourself?

    What happens when everything that defines you shifts — and who you are no longer fits the world you know?

    In this transformative keynote, I take audiences beyond the headlines and into the human story behind Everest — and what came after. As the first Australian with Multiple Sclerosis to climb above 8,000 metres, I share how identity, meaning and belonging became the anchors that steadied me when certainty fell away.

    Through raw storytelling and the lens of the Identity Realignment Cycle, I explore how disruption — whether personal, professional or global — can dismantle the familiar but reveal what’s most essential. This talk reframes adaptability not as endurance, but as alignment — the courage to live and lead from who we truly are.

    Audiences leave deeply moved and practically equipped — ready to navigate disruption with clarity and confidence, and to see every challenge as a call to evolve.

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    Corporate & Organisational Leadership Series

    Identity at Work: The Human Side of Performance

    Why identity — not skill — is the true driver of trust, clarity and adaptability.

    In today’s fast-changing world, technical skill alone doesn’t sustain performance — alignment does. When people understand who they are, what they value and how they contribute, they bring clarity, connection and purpose to their work. When that alignment slips, culture fractures and energy fades.

    In this session, I explore how identity shapes behaviour, belonging and performance — and how leaders can create the conditions for real engagement and trust. Drawing on research from Positive Psychology and the Identity Realignment Cycle, I reveal how identity coherence builds resilience, collaboration and confidence across teams.

    Through story and science, audiences learn how alignment between values and action transforms the way we lead, connect and perform — turning adaptability into a shared strength.

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    Corporate & Organisational Leadership Series

    Beyond Resilience: Evolving Through Change

    Resilience helps us endure; realignment helps us evolve. This talk reframes disruption as a natural part of growth — showing how individuals and organisations can navigate it consciously, restoring meaning and momentum.

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    Corporate & Organisational Leadership Series

    The Belonging Advantage: Culture, Connection & Collective Performance

    Belonging is not a “nice-to-have” — it’s a measurable advantage. This session explores how psychological safety, shared values and identity coherence create the conditions for sustained performance and innovation.

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    Women, Leadership & Identity

    Becoming Who You Already Are: Reclaiming Identity and Power in Leadership

    For women redefining what leadership looks like, this talk explores how identity, self-permission and belonging intersect. Audiences leave with a deeper sense of agency, authenticity and confidence to lead from who they truly are.

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    Education & Schools

    Leading Through Change: Identity and Belonging in Schools (for educators and leaders)

    Designed for principals and staff navigating evolving school cultures, this session explores how values alignment and shared meaning strengthen resilience, connection and wellbeing in education communities.

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    Education & Schools

    Becoming Your Own Hero: Identity, Courage and Possibility (for students)

    An inspiring session for young people about courage, self-discovery and belonging — empowering students to understand their sense of identity, embrace change, and shape their own story with purpose.

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  • Community & General Audiences

    Climb Your Mountain: What It Means to Realign and Rise Again
    A powerful story of resilience and transformation drawn from Jen’s lived experience — from leadership to life with Multiple Sclerosis and climbing to 8,000 metres on Everest. A relatable, deeply human talk about how we find meaning, belonging and strength in the face of life’s biggest shifts.

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What clients are saying

  • "Jen came to talk to us about her experience climbing her mountain, and I was honestly captivated from the get-go. Jen is authentic. Jen is brave. She is a modern-day adventurer who tells her story with depth, humour, and clarity. A gifted storyteller and natural on stage, Jen's ability to inspire and engage makes her an exceptional speaker for leaders and large groups. She shares the journey of someone audacious enough to set a crazy goal and go for it, covering planning, execution, recovery, and redirection for further success. I'm so grateful I was able to hear her story. It was such a privilege—I hope you do too!"

    – Carla Khoo, Program Manager

    Everest Engineering

  • "Jen's presentation at our Rotary meeting was absolutely inspirational. She shared how her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis drove her to follow her childhood dream of climbing Mt. Everest. Her determination, meticulous preparation, and the challenges she overcame to raise money for the MS Society were truly motivating. Jen's heartfelt message proves that, despite severe obstacles, anything is possible with a ‘can do’ attitude and conviction. Her story inspires people to see beyond their perceived limitations and achieve amazing things."

    – Gayle Barrot, Emerald Rotary

  • "Jen’s energy and enthusiasm for life are contagious. Her presentation was entertaining, amazing, and inspiring, encouraging us to make the most of our living years. Jen is a true storyteller who leaves listeners with the desire to make changes in their lives."

    – Drew King, Deputy Principal, Dromana Secondary College

  • "Jen came to Mornington Secondary College and captivated our Year 11 students with her extraordinary journey to become the first woman with MS to climb Everest. Her presentation was remarkable, touching on themes of bravery, resilience, and perseverance in the face of adversity. With her relatability, energy, and passion, Jen engaged the students more than any other speaker we have seen. She is an amazing role model, demonstrating that with commitment, determination, and the courage to challenge self-limiting beliefs, anything is possible. It was wonderful to have Jen present to our Year 11 students. Her talk left a lasting impact, and I can't recommend her highly enough."

    – Bronwyn Hocking, Mornington Secondary College

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