Jen Fry

We Don’t Avoid Conflict. We Train for It.

Travels from Baltimore MD, USA

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Speaks on:

Communication

Constructive Conflict

Authentic Leadership

Emotional Leadership

Gender Equity

Innovation

Formats:

Breakout

Keynote


Audience members say

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Jen electrifies audiences with her engaging style that transforms how people approach conflict and communication. She creates safe spaces for honest conversations, connecting deeply with attendees who feel "she was speaking directly to me" while making complex topics accessible through humor and relatable examples. Her presentations deliver immediate, actionable strategies that empower individuals to navigate difficult conversations with confidence, helping teams see "simple things in a different lens" and fostering self-awareness that leads to lasting change.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained actionable strategies for conflict resolution applicable to both personal and professional relationships.

  • Attendees reported increased self-awareness regarding their conflict styles and emotional responses, leading to improved communication skills.

  • Listeners felt empowered to advocate for themselves and set boundaries, fostering healthier relationships and team dynamics.

  • Individuals developed a deeper understanding of how past experiences and personal values influence their approach to conflict, promoting empathy and effective communication.

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Jen's Bio

Dr. Jen Fry (she/her) is a Sports Geographer, tech founder, TEDx speaker, and sought-after speaker and educator. She owns JenFryTalks, an organizational change firm that sits at the intersection of conflict and culture. It specializes in transforming organizational dynamics by addressing how conflict and culture shape leadership and overall business outcomes. We work with leaders and teams to navigate and resolve conflicts that arise from differences, promoting an environment where diverse perspectives are harnessed as a source of innovation and growth. By combining cutting-edge leadership strategies with a deep understanding of humans and trauma, JenFryTalks helps organizations build resilient, adaptive leadership models that thrive in today’s complex world. She is a veteran coach with over 15 years of experience at the collegiate level, over 200 speaking engagements, and a TedxDuke talk.


Jen Offers the Following Talks

InnovationConstructive Conflict

Innovation at Odds: How Conflict Fuels Great Ideas

  • Reframing Conflict as a Catalyst

  • Fostering a Culture of Healthy Disagreement

  • Transforming Tension into Action

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Team LeadershipConstructive Conflict

Bold Leadership: Harnessing Conflict to Build Stronger Teams

  • Better understand their personal method of managing conflict

  • Develop a range of conflict management skills necessary to lead a team

  • Learning to navigate difficult conversations

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Workplace ConflictCommunication

Weaponized Words: Mastering the Art of Language in Conflict

  • Recognize and Understand the use of weaponized language

  • Identify specific phrases and expressions that are commonly used to escalate conflicts

  • Develop Strategies for De-escalation and Effective Response

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Authentic LeadershipGender Equity

Fierce Boundaries: Empowering Women to Self-Advocate with Confidence

  • Understand how societal expectations and pressures shape women’s responses to conflict and self-advocacy.

  • Reframe self-advocacy as tools for empowerment and self-respect rather than limitations or selfishness.

  • Identify and address the societal, cultural, and internal challenges that inhibit self-advocacy, empowering participants to navigate these obstacles effectively.

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Trauma-informed CareEmotional Leadership

Understanding Trauma's Impact on Leadership

  • Identify Personal Triggers and Emotional Responses

  • Develop Strategies for Emotional Regulation and Resilience

  • Foster Compassionate Leadership Practices

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Relationship BoundariesCommunication

No I am not a B*tch, how to set boundaries like a badass

  • Learn how to define their own personal boundaries.

  • Develop effective self-advocacy skills.

  • Build Confidence in Interpersonal Interactions

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