Jenny Wood
Jenny Wood, Google executive turned author of WILD COURAGE, empowers organizations to fuel growth through bold career strategies and resilience.
Why you should book Jenny Wood for your next event
- Jenny founded Google’s Own Your Career program, one of the company’s largest career initiatives, empowering tens of thousands globally to advance professionally.
- As a leader at Google, Jenny guided operations teams responsible for driving tens of billions in annual revenue, demonstrating her ability to lead large-scale impact.
- Author of WILD COURAGE, Jenny provides a roadmap to help individuals and organizations achieve ambitious goals through bold, strategic actions.
Jenny Wood, seasoned Google executive and author of
WILD COURAGE
, transforms teams by empowering individuals to take bold, strategic ownership of their careers. With 18 years at Google, where she rose from entry-level to executive, Jenny spearheaded the groundbreaking
Own Your Career
program, benefiting tens of thousands globally. Her insights inspire resilience, innovation, and growth—helping organizations foster courageous, high-performing teams that drive exceptional results.
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, transforms teams by empowering individuals to take bold, strategic ownership of their careers. With 18 years at Google, where she rose from entry-level to executive, Jenny spearheaded the groundbreaking
Own Your Career
program, benefiting tens of thousands globally. Her insights inspire resilience, innovation, and growth—helping organizations foster courageous, high-performing teams that drive exceptional results.
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Keynotes
Keynote by Jenny Wood: Career Development
Chase the career you want with WILD COURAGE
Wood tells a generation tired of corporate platitudes the truth about what it takes to get what you want because world is full of rules serving no function beyond deterring the deterrable. The more you wait for permission, the more you are almost ensuring it’ll never come. You get what you want by chasing it.
This keynote with Jenny Wood is a rebellion against conventional career wisdom. To be successful, you need to be Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless, and Bossy. And that takes courage. Wild amounts of it.
As you aspire to get seen, get heard, and get ahead, this talk teaches you how to:
Self-promote with tactics that don’t feel awkward
Communicate with conviction to wow your boss’s boss
Influence people to win customers, colleagues, and allies.
Say “no” without feeling like a jerk
You will leave with practical strategies (no fluff here) to influence stakeholders, land mentors and sponsors, and treat failure as data.
Wood tells a generation tired of corporate platitudes the truth about what it takes to get what you want because world is full of rules serving no function beyond deterring the deterrable. The more you wait for permission, the more you are almost ensuring it’ll never come. You get what you want by chasing it.
This keynote with Jenny Wood is a rebellion against conventional career wisdom. To be successful, you need to be Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless, and Bossy. And that takes courage. Wild amounts of it.
As you aspire to get seen, get heard, and get ahead, this talk teaches you how to:
Self-promote with tactics that don’t feel awkward
Communicate with conviction to wow your boss’s boss
Influence people to win customers, colleagues, and allies.
Say “no” without feeling like a jerk
You will leave with practical strategies (no fluff here) to influence stakeholders, land mentors and sponsors, and treat failure as data.
Keynote by Jenny Wood: Resilience/Thriving in Change
Resilience: THE WILD COURAGE to thrive in change
AI, a hybrid workforce, and the hangover of a global pandemic have changed the way we work. As connection wanes, anxiety thrives. You start to feel uncertain about your future. But a success mindset comes before success itself. With the right thought patterns and a set of practical tools, Wood explains that success is found in tiny decisions: emails that can be more poignant, conversations that can be more purposeful, and moments that can be more impactful. You need to have Wild Courage in the throes of uncertainty. And as resilience grows, so does your ability to take control.
In this high-energy and interactive keynote, you will learn:
How to build resilience to take more control over your career – and your life.
Shifting the demotivating into motivating—with practical tools to reframe obstacles.
5-step guide to overcoming the unexpected, like company reorganizations or bouncing back from an embarrassing mistake.
Accepting, and even leaning into, failure.
AI, a hybrid workforce, and the hangover of a global pandemic have changed the way we work. As connection wanes, anxiety thrives. You start to feel uncertain about your future. But a success mindset comes before success itself. With the right thought patterns and a set of practical tools, Wood explains that success is found in tiny decisions: emails that can be more poignant, conversations that can be more purposeful, and moments that can be more impactful. You need to have Wild Courage in the throes of uncertainty. And as resilience grows, so does your ability to take control.
In this high-energy and interactive keynote, you will learn:
How to build resilience to take more control over your career – and your life.
Shifting the demotivating into motivating—with practical tools to reframe obstacles.
5-step guide to overcoming the unexpected, like company reorganizations or bouncing back from an embarrassing mistake.
Accepting, and even leaning into, failure.
Keynote by Jenny Wood: Leadership
Leadership: The WILD COURAGE to Steer Others to Success
Two of the most powerful statements a leader can make are: “I don’t know” and “I was wrong.” Great leadership does not mean always being right; it means always being real. Having high emotional intelligence and a willingness to help, effective leaders know how to hold themselves accountable. From setting the stage so employees feel comfortable to ask questions to encouraging teams to contribute ideas at any level, good leaders double down on the generosity that got them where they are. And that takes courage. Wild amounts of it.
In this high-energy and interactive keynote, you will learn:
How to use curiosity and empathy to build trusting relationships in the workplace.
Why every one-on-one meeting with a direct report should end with, “How can I support you this week?”
How to give feedback fast and fair.
Actionable tools for improving workplace morale, ensuring managers have the right tools, and staying engaged across organizational charts.
Two of the most powerful statements a leader can make are: “I don’t know” and “I was wrong.” Great leadership does not mean always being right; it means always being real. Having high emotional intelligence and a willingness to help, effective leaders know how to hold themselves accountable. From setting the stage so employees feel comfortable to ask questions to encouraging teams to contribute ideas at any level, good leaders double down on the generosity that got them where they are. And that takes courage. Wild amounts of it.
In this high-energy and interactive keynote, you will learn:
How to use curiosity and empathy to build trusting relationships in the workplace.
Why every one-on-one meeting with a direct report should end with, “How can I support you this week?”
How to give feedback fast and fair.
Actionable tools for improving workplace morale, ensuring managers have the right tools, and staying engaged across organizational charts.
Keynote by Jenny Wood: Women's Empowerment
WILD COURAGE: A rebellion against conventional career wisdom for women
For centuries, brilliant woman have stayed stuck following outdated advice like:
Don't rock the boat
Your work will speak for itself
Wait your turn
Wood used to believe those things too. But what if the traits you need to get ahead are the exact opposite of what you've always been told? To be successful, you need to be Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless, and Bossy. And that takes courage. Wild amounts of it.
As you aspire to get seen, get heard, and get ahead, this talk teaches you how to:
Self-promote with tactics that don’t feel awkward even if you're the only woman in the room
Communicate with conviction to wow your boss’s boss
Influence people to win customers, colleagues, and allies
Say “no” without feeling like a jerk and curb your desire people-please
You will leave with practical strategies (no fluff here) to influence stakeholders, land mentors and sponsors, and treat failure as data.
For centuries, brilliant woman have stayed stuck following outdated advice like:
Don't rock the boat
Your work will speak for itself
Wait your turn
Wood used to believe those things too. But what if the traits you need to get ahead are the exact opposite of what you've always been told? To be successful, you need to be Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless, and Bossy. And that takes courage. Wild amounts of it.
As you aspire to get seen, get heard, and get ahead, this talk teaches you how to:
Self-promote with tactics that don’t feel awkward even if you're the only woman in the room
Communicate with conviction to wow your boss’s boss
Influence people to win customers, colleagues, and allies
Say “no” without feeling like a jerk and curb your desire people-please
You will leave with practical strategies (no fluff here) to influence stakeholders, land mentors and sponsors, and treat failure as data.
Jenny Wood
Unleash Bold Career Growth
Keynote Speaker Jenny Wood is a highly sought-after expert known for her transformative insights on career ownership, leadership, and organizational growth. With her upcoming book,
WILD COURAGE: Go After What You Want and Get It
, Jenny challenges individuals to embrace boldness and take charge of their career trajectories.
Her remarkable journey at Google spans 18 years, during which she progressed from entry-level roles to an executive position, showcasing her deep understanding of the dynamics that drive success in a corporate environment. Jenny founded Google’s
Own Your Career
program, which has become one of the largest career development initiatives in the company’s history, benefiting tens of thousands of employees worldwide. Her approach not only empowers individuals but also fosters a culture of resilience and motivation within organizations.
When you book Jenny Wood for your event, you are securing a dynamic speaker who provides actionable strategies for inspiring high-performance and innovation among teams. Her insights, published in
Harvard Business Review
,
Forbes
, and
Entrepreneur
, offer invaluable tools for organizations looking to cultivate leadership and achieve ambitious goals.
If you want to drive change, inspire courage, and enhance team dynamics in your organization, Jenny Wood is the perfect keynote speaker to elevate your event and empower your audience to reach their fullest potential. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from a leader who has successfully navigated the corporate landscape and is ready to share her expertise with your organization.
WILD COURAGE: Go After What You Want and Get It
, Jenny challenges individuals to embrace boldness and take charge of their career trajectories.
Her remarkable journey at Google spans 18 years, during which she progressed from entry-level roles to an executive position, showcasing her deep understanding of the dynamics that drive success in a corporate environment. Jenny founded Google’s
Own Your Career
program, which has become one of the largest career development initiatives in the company’s history, benefiting tens of thousands of employees worldwide. Her approach not only empowers individuals but also fosters a culture of resilience and motivation within organizations.
When you book Jenny Wood for your event, you are securing a dynamic speaker who provides actionable strategies for inspiring high-performance and innovation among teams. Her insights, published in
Harvard Business Review
,
Forbes
, and
Entrepreneur
, offer invaluable tools for organizations looking to cultivate leadership and achieve ambitious goals.
If you want to drive change, inspire courage, and enhance team dynamics in your organization, Jenny Wood is the perfect keynote speaker to elevate your event and empower your audience to reach their fullest potential. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from a leader who has successfully navigated the corporate landscape and is ready to share her expertise with your organization.
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