The pace of change in business, technology, and society is accelerating—bringing both disruption and opportunity. The winners are the ones who confidently navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and empower others to adapt and thrive.

But how can you gain, act, lead with confidence when the future is unpredictable?

Jennifer Vessels, a global transformation expert who has guided global giants like Adobe and Novartis, reveals a bold yet practical approach to embracing change. Through real-world lessons, actionable strategies, and her game-changing PEACE framework (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment), Jennifer equips leaders and their teams with the mindset and tools needed to turn ambiguity into opportunity.

This keynote will inspire, challenge, and prepare you to step into the future—not with fear, but with confidence and clarity.

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership strategies that foster innovation, collaboration, and technology adoption.
• Actionable techniques to confidently embrace change and drive transformation.
• The PEACE framework—a practical roadmap for succeeding in uncertainty.
• Inspiration to lead change and empower others to thrive in the unknown.

Harnessing the strengths of Gen Z, Gen Alpha and ALL for workforce of tomorrow.

Tech-savvy, purpose-driven, and digitally fluent—Gen Z and soon Gen Alpha are transforming the workplace, challenging outdated structures and expectations. Leaders face a critical choice either:
A. Resist change, enforcing traditional corporate molds and risk losing top young talent.
B. Embrace change, leveraging their creativity, digital fluency, and fresh perspectives to fuel innovation and growth.

The most successful organizations aren’t forcing young professionals to "learn the ropes" of the past. Instead, they’re creating cultures of open communication, trust, and alignment, in which new graduates, seniors and all generations innovate, learn and thrive – together.

Let’s face it: the industrial-age, top-down management style is obsolete. Future-ready companies are gaining competitive advantage by empowering the next generation, while leveraging the knowledge of experienced managers.

In this engaging keynote, Jennifer Vessels shares how organizations have successfully built inter-generational teams through including use of digital safaris, learning labs, and reverse mentoring and human centric leadership.

From decades of work with Boomers/Millennials, Gen X/Gen Z, Jennifer knows th future of work isn’t about one generation over another—it’s about unlocking the full potential of all.

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership strategies to enhance Gen Z/Alpha engagement and loyalty.
• Practical tools for senior managers and HR to empower the new workforce.
• Techniques to foster collaboration between generations for a future-ready team.
• Proven PEACE framework for leading change with Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, and Empowerment.

AI is here to stay. The real question is: how will people use it to thrive?

There’s no turning back—AI is now embedded in our tools, workplaces, and daily lives. But is this a threat or an opportunity? The answer depends entirely on how leaders and individuals harness Generative AI, Agentic AI, robotics, and prescriptive automation to drive success.

In this insightful and practical session, digital transformation leader Jennifer Vessels reveals three essential steps for integrating AI into daily operations—ensuring not just ROI, but also employee satisfaction and long-term business growth.

As a global leader in AI-driven transformation with experience at Adobe, IKEA, and Van Ameyde, Jennifer champions a human-first approach to technology. Her real-world insights prove that AI isn’t about replacing people—it’s about empowering them. Organizations that embrace AI as a tool for collaboration, efficiency, and innovation are already seeing higher employee engagement, increased revenue, and stronger market positions.

The future belongs to those who embrace AI—not with fear, but with confidence and strategy.

Key Takeaways:

• Three proven steps for successfully integrating AI into operations.
• Essential human skills needed to thrive in an AI-powered world.
• Practical ways anyone can safely learn and use AI to achieve their goals.
• Inspiration to explore AI as a tool for growth, not a threat to jobs.

"We are at a tipping point—technologically, culturally, environmentally, and politically," Jennifer Vessels declared in 2019. Since then, she has guided world-leading companies through transformation, helping leaders and teams embrace uncertainty, leverage technology, and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

In today’s fast-changing environment, there is no single roadmap to success—but there are proven techniques that empower leaders to navigate ambiguity with confidence. This session will inspire and equip you to rethink challenges, harness emerging technologies, foster collaboration, and build
lasting resilience.

Through real-world stories and actionable insights, Jennifer will shift your perspective on change, helping you see the future not as a threat, but as an opportunity. You’ll leave energized, future-ready, and armed with practical strategies to build trust, agility, and innovation within your organization.

At the heart of this keynote is Jennifer’s PEACE framework—Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, and Empowerment—a powerful model for leading change that you can apply immediately for lasting impact.

Prepare to challenge old mindsets, embrace new possibilities, and step into the future with
confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• Resilience in Uncertain Times – Actionable steps to strengthen adaptability in the face of external change.
• Human-Centric Leadership – Proven approaches that drive engagement, trust, and performance.
• Change as an Advantage – How to reframe uncertainty as a catalyst for growth and innovation.
• Confidence for the Future – Practical tools to lead with clarity and inspire success in a world of continuous transformation.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders must navigate complexity with digital fluency, creativity, and commitment. Organizations that successfully engage Gen Z—who bring fresh perspectives, digital expertise, and new ways of thinking—are gaining a critical competitive edge.

However, leading a multigenerational workforce isn’t without challenges. Success requires more than just adaptation—it demands a shift in leadership approach. Influence must replace command, collaboration must transcend hierarchy, and openness to new ways of working must become the norm.

This workshop provides proven, actionable strategies to foster trust, engagement, and productivity across all generations—from Boomers to Gen Z.

You’ll discover how to:

• Listen to and understand Gen Z’s unique perspectives and motivation.
• Empower them with meaningful challenges aligned with their passions.
• Build a culture of trust, collaboration, and agility that benefits all employees.
• Lead with influence, not authority, to drive innovation and long-term success.

The session is filled with real world examples and opportunities to explore practical approaches certain to enhance your team’s success.

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership strategies to enhance Gen Z/Alpha engagement and loyalty.
• Roadmap to success with Digital Safaris and Mentoring Programs.
• Approaches to engage senior staff members in transformation process.
• Proven PEACE framework for leading change with Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, and Empowerment.

This interactive four-part workshop is designed to help business leaders and teams confidently integrate AI into their workflows, decision-making, and innovation strategies. Moving beyond theory, participants will learn how to use Generative AI, Agentic AI, robotics effectively while ensuring human creativity, judgment, and leadership remain central.

The program will cover four critical pillars of AI adoption:

• Understanding AI’s Role in Your Business – Demystifying AI capabilities, identifying opportunities, and overcoming resistance.
• Applying AI: Solving Business Problems and Enhancing Productivity – Proven approaches to selection and integration of AI to solve real business issues.
• The Human-AI Partnership: Skills for the Future – Exploring how AI augments human work, and developing new leadership and workforce capabilities.
• Building an AI-Ready Culture – Strategies for fostering adaptability, engagement, and responsible AI implementation in teams and organizations.

Participants will leave with a tailored AI action plan, practical use cases, and a clear roadmap for leveraging AI to thrive in an evolving business landscape.

This interactive workshop is designed to help leaders and teams turn uncertainty into opportunity. Using Jennifer Vessels' PEACE framework (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment), participants will develop the mindset, strategies, and tools needed to confidently lead through change, disruption, and unpredictability.

Recognizing that change does not happen overnight, the workshop is offered in four modules which can be completed in 1 -2 days or extended over 3 – 4 months allowing more time for reflection and application of learning between the sessions.

• Finding Your North Star: Purpose-Driven Leadership in Uncertain Times
  o Clarifying personal and organizational purpose as an anchor for decision-making.
  o Identifying opportunities hidden within change and disruption.
• Exploring the Unknown: Building a Culture of Curiosity and Adaptability
  o Shifting from a reactive to a proactive mindset.
  o Experimenting, testing, and learning without fear of failure.
• From Ideas to Impact: Taking Bold, Confident Action
  o Moving from analysis paralysis to decisive action.
  o Developing an adaptive execution plan for real-world challenges.
• Empowering Teams: Collaboration and Resilience for Long-Term Success
  o Leading through uncertainty with transparency and trust.
  o Fostering a culture of agility, innovation, and collective problem-solving.

Participants will leave with a personalized action plan, a deeper understanding of how to stay grounded and effective in times of change, and practical leadership strategies to help their teams navigate uncertainty with confidence.