The keynote your people will still be talking about next quarter.
Your people are performing. But performance without resilience has a ceiling — and right now, most organizations are bumping against it.
Jessica Janzen gives leaders and teams the language, the framework, and the shift in thinking that unlocks what comes next. This is not a keynote they will politely applaud. This is one they will reference in meetings six months later.
SPEAKING REEL
Built for your audience.
Tailored for your stage.
Jessica’s Keynotes
01. The Hard Work of Joy™
Most organizations are not short on talent. They are short on fuel.
The Hard Work of JOY™ is Jessica's signature keynote — a 3-step framework that reframes joy not as a feeling, but as the discipline that keeps high-performing people performing when the pressure doesn't let up. Audiences leave with practical tools, a shared language, and the kind of energy that doesn't wear off by Tuesday.
Best for: Annual conferences, leadership summits, culture kickoffs, and any team that needs more than a motivational talk.
How JOY Fuels Momentum
02. Thriving Through Adversity, Transitions & Change
Change fatigue is real. And the leaders who are supposed to carry their people through it are often carrying the most.
This keynote gives leaders a framework for showing up authentically through hard seasons — not performing wellness, but actually building it. The result is the kind of leadership that people genuinely follow, trust, and talk about after the event ends.
Best for: Leadership retreats, change management moments, senior team offsites.
Leadership: Better Because of You
Peak Performance
03. From Surviving to Thriving
Burnout doesn't announce itself. It accumulates. And by the time a team is running on empty, re-inspiration alone won't fix it.
This keynote gives individuals and teams the tools to get back on track — not through toxic positivity, but through the discipline of resilience. Practical, honest, and immediately applicable.
Best for: Organizations navigating post-restructure, high-growth stress, or team reconnection.
Mental Health: Struggle to Strength
04. Turning Pain into Rocket Fuel.
The highest-performing cultures are not the ones that never struggle. They are the ones who have built a language for navigating it.
This keynote equips organizations to create cultures where people feel genuinely seen and supported — reducing the silent cost of unchecked burnout and building the kind of psychological safety that drives real performance.
Best for: HR leadership events, mental health awareness programming, team wellness initiatives.
TESTIMONIALS
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“Jessica’s session was incredibly impactful, and we referred to the ideas of “so now what…” and “bring the joy” in many other conversations throughout the balance of our conference and team meetings. I have no doubt that what Jessica shared will become part of our culture as we move into the future. The biggest thank you for such an impactful keynote!”
Joanna Buckingham, Pursuit Collection
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“Jessica is a gifted storyteller, a dynamic and engaging speaker, and a true thought leader. Her message leaves a lasting impression, prompting you to reevaluate your priorities, redefine success, and take bold, consistent steps toward a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life. She exemplifies how personal experiences and traumas can be transformed into strengths and used to create a more compassionate and successful business model. If you have the opportunity to hear Jessica speak, do not miss it.”
Jenalee Waring, Flagstaff County
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“Our team needed reconnection and focus as we have seen so much change and many challenges the past 2 years. Not only was Jessica’s keynote exactly what we needed to hear but the follow up coaching helped our team members apply the mindset shifts into the every day of their individual roles. We can’t wait to work with her again.”
Bobbi-Lynn Webowesky, TC Energy
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“She was vibrant, warm, and fully engaged with everyone in attendance, even after her talk. She brought our event to the next level by truly connecting with the audience. One guest said it best: “It was empowering, emotional and gave space for reflection – something I have yet to experience at an event.”
Diane Bellissimo, Paradigm, Digital, Experimental, PR
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“The perspective she shared was authentic, refreshing and unique. She inspired our residents to continue to ‘bring the joy’ in our day to day circumstances and work environments. Her talk brought many laughs as well as tears and was such a refreshment to us. Jessica has so much to offer to people from all walks of life.”
Dr. Rebekah Baumann, University of Alberta
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“Jess brought inspiration and heart to the room and left everyone ready to rise to all of life’s challenges! Her story and message are so important and she and her team were amazing to work with from start to finish.”
Lani Mcleod, Airdrie Chamber of Commerce
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What to expect when you Book Jessica
Before Your Event
A discovery call to understand your audience, your culture, and what you actually need the room to walk away with. Jessica doesn't show up with a canned talk. She shows up with yours.
On Stage
Sixty minutes that move between laughter, silence, and genuine shift. People who came in skeptical about a keynote on joy leave with it on their annual planning agenda. The energy is electric. The tools are real.
After the Event
The feedback doesn't stop when the room empties. Jessica's clients consistently report that the language and frameworks from her keynote show up in team conversations weeks and months later. That is the difference between inspiration and impact.
You have one shot to set the tone for your event.
Jessica's calendar fills early. If you are planning an event
in the next six months, the conversation starts now.