Meet Jen
Jen Spencer is a storyteller, leader, and lifelong learner who believes real leadership begins where certainty ends. With more than two decades of experience guiding teams through transformation, she’s helped countless leaders find the courage to show up, speak up, and lead anyway.
A sought-after speaker and author of Lead Anyway, Jen’s work inspires people to lead with heart, build trust through authenticity, and create cultures where everyone can thrive. She brings warmth, wisdom, and hard-won lessons to every stage, reminding audiences that leadership isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence.
COURAGEOUS. AUTHENTIC. IMPACTFUL
Jen Spencer challenges the myth of the flawless leader. With warmth, wit, and hard-earned experience from two decades in executive leadership, she helps audiences see that real strength comes from authenticity, not authority.
Her keynotes spark the kind of clarity that inspires action, empowering leaders to communicate with empathy, build trust through transparency, and navigate uncertainty with conviction. Jen doesn’t just motivate audiences, she equips them to lead anyway.
JEN CONNECTS
Jen believes leadership starts with listening. That’s why every keynote begins with understanding your story, your people, your challenges, and your vision. Her talks feel personal because they are crafted with care to inspire, empower, and move your audience to action.
Energize your organization with practical leadership to action.
The Art of the Detour
Jen Spencer is a growth executive, strategist, and author of Lead Anyway, dedicated to helping leaders navigate change with authenticity and courage. Starting her career as an English and Theatre teacher to being Chief Growth Officer at Booth & Partners and former CEO of SmartBug Media, she’s led teams through transformation and scale while proving that success doesn’t have to follow a straight line.
