Jennifer J. Fondrevay

Guiding overwhelmed leaders on how to embrace uncertainty by focusing on what they can control

Travels from Phoenix AZ, USA

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Speaks on:

Authentic Leadership

Business Strategy

Change Management

Gender Equity

Risk Mitigation

Scenario Planning

Speaks to:

Corporate Teams & Enterprises

Nonprofits & NGOs

Formats:

Workshop

Keynote

Fireside Chat

Panel


2019 Entrepreneur of the Year
Amazon Best-Seller for "NOW WHAT?"

Audience members say

Generated by Talkadot based on 498 audience feedback

Jennifer electrifies audiences with her intelligent, interactive presentations that transform how women in business recognize their "powerful impact and value." She skillfully blends M&A expertise with human-centered insights, creating spaces where attendees feel validated and inspired to "embrace their superpowers." Her thought-provoking sessions deliver "sound and memorable messaging" through engaging exercises that prompt participants to "reframe" their thinking and focus on what truly matters. Clients seek Jennifer for her "actionable insights and takeaways" on cultural alignment and strategic thinking, leaving audiences feeling energized and equipped with practical tools to navigate complexity and "create positive change."
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants felt validated in their unique strengths and contributions, recognizing their 'superpowers' and value in business.

  • Attendees gained practical tools and frameworks to manage uncertainty, focus their energy, and control what they can.

  • Individuals developed a renewed sense of self-awareness, identifying their talents and creating a personal 'Board of Advisors' for support and guidance.

  • Participants learned new perspectives on M&A, including the importance of cultural alignment, strategic thinking, and addressing potential pitfalls through techniques like the 'Business PreMortem.'

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Jennifer J.'s Bio

As a C-Suite executive, Jennifer Fondrevay navigated multibillion-dollar merger and acquisition (M&A) deals. Witnessing the disruption caused to teams firsthand, she wrote her best-selling book, "NOW WHAT?". Today, she shows leaders globally what it takes to lead in times of uncertainty to get teams aligned, focused and moving forward. Founder of Day1 Ready, Jennifer developed the Three Rings of Value framework and was named #1 M&A Speaker by Leadership Research Institute. Her popular TEDx talk "Create Opportunity in an Uncertain World" established her as a leading voice on organizational change. Her international clients range from Fortune 500 to middle market businesses, including Alcon, CDW, ExpressScripts, Intren, Kellanova, Oxiteno and Unicredit. Jennifer speaks regularly at industry conferences and leadership summits and is a sought after change management expert, appearing on news networks and contributing to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and Inc.

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Jennifer J. Offers the Following Talks

Change ManagementSuccess Mindset

Embrace Uncertainty, Create Opportunity

  • Reframe Your Relationship with Change: Shift from seeing uncertainty as a threat to recognizing it as your competitive advantage. Stop wasting energy fighting change and start directing it toward opportunity and growth.

  • Master the Three Rings of Value™ Framework: Gain practical tools to focus on what you can control—your Talent, Effort, and Attitude. This proprietary framework becomes your roadmap for turning uncertainty into success.

  • Build a Culture That Thrives on Change: Leave equipped to inspire your team to not just adapt to change, but get excited about shaping the future. Cultivate an environment where uncertainty fuels innovation.

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Scenario PlanningRisk Mitigation

Bring Certainty to Business Uncertainty

  • Premortems Create a "Crystal Ball" for Strategic Decisions: Structured anticipation of problems before implementing growth strategies or M&A decisions

  • Proactive Problem-Solving Reduces Leadership Anxiety: Asking "What went wrong?" upfront with advance solutions reduces uncertainty fears.

  • Premortems Reveal Hidden Opportunities: The exercise uncovers unexpected possibilities beyond just identifying potential failures.

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Authentic LeadershipGender Equity

Own Your Superpowers: How Women's Natural Strengths Are Secret Weapons for Business Success

  • Stop Seeing Your Natural Traits as Weaknesses: Discover how your emotional intelligence, intuition, and collaborative style aren't limitations—they're competitive advantages that bring unique value to your organization.

  • Gain Confidence to Trust and Voice Your Intuition: Learn to recognize your gut instincts as valuable business intelligence and feel empowered to speak up when something doesn't feel right.

  • Recognize You Have More Power Than You Think: Through self-discovery exercises, realize the significant impact you're already having and understand how to leverage your strengths more strategically.

  • Connect with Other Women Who Share Your Experience: Experience the relief of discussing workplace challenges in a supportive environment where you can build relationships with fellow female leaders.

  • Walk Away with Practical Strategies to Apply Immediately: Leave with specific, actionable approaches for leveraging your superpowers in meetings, negotiations, and leadership situations starting day one.

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Strategic LeadershipBusiness Strategy

The Board's Critical Role in M&A Success

  • Transform Your M&A Experience into Board Currency: Learn to reframe transaction experience as evidence of strategic thinking, financial expertise, and stakeholder management skills that directly translate to board effectiveness.

  • Master the M&A-to-Board Positioning Strategy: Develop compelling narratives for board bios and interviews that demonstrate how your deal experience creates measurable value for organizations and shareholders.

  • Elevate Board M&A Oversight Excellence: Apply specialized M&A knowledge to enhance board decision-making by ensuring comprehensive evaluation of strategic fit and cultural integration in acquisition opportunities.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Jennifer J.

I'm a former C-Suite Marketing Exec with corporate experience running events of all sizes, from trade shows and user groups to executive leadership summits and intimate retreats. I know the work energy required to run an event and am proud that my testimonials include: "So easy to work with!"

My fee typically includes customized presentation, pre-event call, books and post-event followups. Travel (airfare) covered; hotel not included. I collaborate with organizers to create an optimal experience and have also done VIP receptions, Ask the Author session, and lunch with the sponsor.

Absolutely! With the organizers support, I interview people in advance to identify pain points and incorporate relatable stories. My content is relevant for all audiences navigating organizational change and uncertainty, yet I adapt the content to suit the audience's particular pain points.

Post-event engagement varies by client. I provide follow-up articles, testimonials, and participate in post-event debriefs/videos/podcasts. I'm active on social media and when permitted, I post about the event and key takeaways to continue conversations and amplify key points from our session.

Yes! I offer book signings, exclusive gatherings with select attendees or sponsors, and special photo ops during sessions. Perfect for deeper conversations and sponsor content creation.

I act as a true partner and explore options that work for your budget. I offer discounts on my book for bulk purchases and am open to creative arrangements, including corporate sponsorships, to offset costs while providing additional value to sponsors.

Yes, you'll receive presentation slides and customized handouts. I have also created, when discussed in advance, a summary video or takeaway document for attendees and stakeholders who couldn't attend.


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