"I've planned 20 meetings in the last 10 years, and I have never had a keynote that was so engaging, so much fun for everyone, and had such valuable lessons in the presentation. It was one of the best I've ever been to, and Jen was just wonderful!"
Jen Slaw
Former structural engineer & World-record holding expert juggler
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Lancaster, PA
Jen Slaw
Biography
Amaze, engage & inspire your team with an interactive experience that equips them with creative & collaborative skills to adapt, be nimble, innovate & grow in the face of change.
Jen Slaw has shared her mix of juggling and inspiration on ABC News, Fox, Huffington Post Live, Good Day Sacramento, Good Day Philadelphia, the Late Show with David Letterman, the Food Network, the Today Show, Off-Broadway and TEDx stages & more. Her audiences engage and learn to be more balanced, productive, creative problem solvers, effective collaborators, and agents of positive change.
A former structural engineer and world-record holding "expert juggler" (New York Times), Jen demonstrates how to balance responsibilities, engage a team, and lead through purpose, process, and practice. Her interactive keynotes and training sessions teach strategies and tools for team building, growth & change management, creative problem solving & innovation, and work-life integration. Participants have fun physically experiencing the process of working together to learn something new, cementing concepts that will be remembered long past the conference closing session.
Years as a professional performer give Jen a unique, dynamic and engaging edge on stage. She models how leaders must navigate the delicate balance of engagement and execution. Past clients range from corporations like American Express, Amsurg, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Investors Bank, Skanska USA, and Starwood Hotels to non-profit organizations like Entrepreneurs' Organization and Exponent Philanthropy. She's emceed fundraiser and awards galas for numerous non-profits.
Jen also serves as Executive Director of the non-profit Juggling Life Inc, an organization with a mission to engage, inspire, and emotionally heal ill and disadvantaged youth through unique performing arts programs, empowering them to redefine what's possible in their lives.
Jen holds degrees in Engineering and Art from Swarthmore College. In 2013, she joined Tina Fey on the Wall of Fame at their alma mater, Upper Darby High School.
Jen Slaw
Featured Keynote Programs
Leading in Times of Change
Balancing Engagement & Execution for New Possibilities in Innovation, Growth & Change
Growth and change are a vital part of any strategic plan to stay at the forefront of innovation. Let’s not just manage it, but CREATE it.
Participants learn:
• How the process of learning to juggle can help us reprogram and question WHY we do something a certain way
• To set big personal and team goals
• Principles of creative thinking and problem solving
• How to create change and manage resistance to change by taking action
• The importance of building a unified team with confidence, a clearly defined goal, and effective communication strategies
• How to distinguish your business from your competitors and wow clients with customized attention
• How to think “outside the box” to find innovative solutions and juggle multiple roles and responsibilities
All presentations are customized to best fit the goals of the particular group, and topics may be combined. Jen combines speaking, juggling performance, and interactive activities for an unforgettable experience. She shares her signature B.A.L.L. 4 step formula for balance, productivity, and creating positive change.
Building an Effective Team
Juggling the Possibilities Together
A team can be a powerful strategy for achieving a goal. Learn how to work together more effectively.
Building a strong, cohesive team, as well as mutually beneficial client relationships and business partnerships can be powerful tools for productivity, goal achievement, and creative problem solving and critical for any strategic planning process. In this interactive session, participants learn to:
• Utilize the strengths and learning styles of each unique member to craft mutually beneficial collaborations
• Create a plan of action for goal achievement
• Break down a problem into smaller, achievable steps
• Connect and communicate while challenging and supporting team members
• Build trust and confidence
All presentations are customized to best fit the goals of the particular group, and topics may be combined. Jen combines speaking, juggling performance, and interactive activities for an unforgettable experience. She shares her signature B.A.L.L. 4 step formula for balance, productivity, and creating positive change.
The Power of Practice
Building Systems for Success
It is critical for leaders and business owners to establish a system of best practices. Systems transform organizations. Actions taken or objectives given without direction, coaching, or proper practice will negatively impact organizational growth and results. Leaders must identify priorities and establish sustainability through consistent practice.
• Learn to step back and assess current practices, determining true cause & effect. “Am I making assumptions about something I know or that my staff knows what to do? How can I break this process down?”
• Create a collaborative environment build on trust. Learn to delegate and consult with a mentor or advisor to identify priorities and assess system effectiveness.
• Take ownership of the outcome, maintaining focus and commitment to vision.
• How to establish best practices and learn from mistakes, creating consistent habits that over time will lead to performance and results.
All presentations are customized to best fit the goals of the particular group, and topics may be combined. Jen combines speaking, juggling performance, and interactive activities for an unforgettable experience. She shares her signature B.A.L.L. 4 step formula for balance, productivity, and creating positive change.
How to Juggle it All
Achieving Work-Life Balance
In this session, attendees are entertained and inspired by juggling as a metaphor for balancing work and life priorities and collaboration. Interactive modules enable participants to physically experience the focus and flexibility necessary to achieve and maintain balance. Audience members learn:
• Skills to create a dynamic balance and strengthen connections between the “balls” of life
• Organizational skills and tips for prioritizing
• How to focus on one thing at a time in the midst of many moving parts
• How to transform challenges into opportunities
• Benefits of flexibility, patience, and consistent practice
• How to discover and develop your passion and purpose
All presentations are customized to best fit the goals of the particular group, and topics may be combined. Jen combines speaking, juggling performance, and interactive activities for an unforgettable experience. She shares her signature B.A.L.L. 4 step formula for balance, productivity, and creating positive change.
Jen Slaw
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