Keynote speaker · Change, leadership & the human side of AI
Science-backed talks on change. Zero fluff. Plenty of laughs.
For 26 years I've helped leaders and teams move through change. On stage I bring neuroscience, real stories and practical tools, so your audience leaves energized and with something they'll actually use on Monday.
“Jackie was one of our key speakers for our HR Hot Topics event, where we had over 250 HR professionals and business leaders in attendance. Jackie knows her stuff and does not fill in with any fluff. She is very straightforward, presents the facts and is an amazing story teller.”
Jill Zappitelli · H2R Business Solutions
Every talk is tailored to your audience
Signature talks
Every talk is tailored to your audience after a short planning call.
Wellbeing · High performance
The Strong One Paradox™
Why your most capable people are quietly burning out, and how to keep the strengths without paying the price.
Responsibility, resilience and caring build careers. Left on autopilot, they become over-functioning, exhaustion and resentment. Audiences recognize themselves in the room, often laughing out loud, and leave with a new way to see how they use their strengths.
Your audience leaves with:
The six Strong One patterns and which ones are theirs
How the Strong One Loop™ turns strengths into costs
One practice to move from autopilot to choice
Best for: leadership retreats, women's leadership events, HR and wellbeing conferences.
AI adoption · Trust
The AI Leadership Gap: Why Readiness Beats Technology
Trust comes first. Tools come second.
Most AI rollouts stall on the human side, not the technical one. Drawing on the neuroscience of how brains respond to change, Jackie shows why people resist tools that would help them, and where trust breaks down: direction, safety, capability and alignment.
Your audience leaves with:
The four trust gaps that stall AI adoption
Why their loudest sceptic is their best ally
One visible step to take in the next seven days
Best for: executive teams, HR leaders and digital transformation events.
Workplace culture
Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
Culture can change in a moment. Watch it happen in the room.
Through stories of real workplaces, Jackie shows what culture really is and what's actually driving your company. Then she changes the culture of the room live, with an interactive exercise your people will remember.
Your audience leaves with:
A clear picture of how culture really works
Proof that culture can shift faster than they think
Three high-leverage actions to start on Monday
Best for: executive offsites, leadership summits and company-wide culture events.
Leadership · Emotional intelligence
Unlocking the Power to Lead: EQ in Action
The skill that separates managers from transformational leaders.
Emotional intelligence is the ability to use emotions to relate to people, sustain motivation and live your highest intentions. Drawing on neuroscience and real leadership moments, Jackie shows how EQ works, why it matters and how to build it, one small habit at a time.
Your audience leaves with:
Why EQ matters more than ever in a changing workplace
How to read and manage emotions under pressure
Practical tools to build EQ habits across your team
Best for: leadership development programs, management retreats and team workshops.
All talks can be delivered in person or virtually, as a keynote, a workshop or a multi-session series.
What it's like to have Jackie in the room
“Don't be fooled by her sense of humour and charm. She's tough, honest, direct and very effective.”
Neena Gupta · Former Partner, Gowling WLG
What it's like to have Jackie in the room
Neuroscience, made human. Real science that explains why change is hard, without the jargon.
No BS, big laughs. Honest, useful insight paired with real humour.
Interactive. Your people don't just listen. They experience the shift.
Practical. High-leverage tools people use the next day.
“She has an incredible depth of knowledge and is a professional in every sense of the word.”
Marielle Gerhard · Moving Forward Matters
Formats
Formats
Keynote
A 45–60 minute talk that opens or closes your event with energy.
Workshop
Half or full day for teams ready to go deeper and apply the work.
Virtual, worldwide
Fully interactive virtual keynotes and workshops for clients and teams.
Panel or fireside chat
A candid, engaging conversation on change, AI or leadership.
Selected organizations and events
Selected organizations and events
Human Resources Professionals Association
Association of Change Management Professionals
The Conference Board
University of Guelph
Wilfrid Laurier University
Conestoga College
ATS Automation
HR Hot Topics
Gowling WLG
Quarry Communications
H2R Business Solutions
Moving Forward Matters
Plus many more private engagements.
How booking works
How booking works
1Check availability with the form.
2Planning call to understand your audience and goals.
3A talk tailored to your event, with your examples.
4Follow-up resources so attendees keep the momentum going.
