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Celebrate Differences. Cultivate Connection. Create Change.
Empowering Leaders to Embrace Difference
Success Strategies for an Inclusive Organization
Celebrate Differences.
Cultivate Connection.
Create Change.
Empowering Leaders to Embrace Difference
Warning: Jess Is NOT Your Typical Keynote Speaker
Jess Pettitt, MEd, MBA, CSP
Jess can develop and deliver keynotes that will set your people at ease, make them feel safe, and answer all the questions about diversity, equity, and inclusion they’re afraid to ask anybody else.
Jess is a top facilitator and educator in the Diversity and Inclusion space with masters degrees in both crisis management and group counseling (MEd) and corporate social responsibility and sustainability (MBA). She has spent the past nearly two decades teaching, motivating, and entertaining more than half a million people in North America alone. Combined with her expertise in business leadership development and workplace culture, Jess is the PERFECT partner for clients to build bridges of understanding and drive ownership of DEI initiatives.
Jess is that rare speaker who can get people laughing while learning and create a space of openness, acceptance, and healing where once there may have been fear, resistance, and hurt.
Sparking Connection, Reimagining
the Future of Inclusive Leadership
Through live and virtual programs as well as deep-dive
consulting projects, Jess will show you how you can improve
- communication,
- relationships,
- trust,
- and culture
in a way that fuels your people’s innovation, engagement, and
job satisfaction and your organization’s bottom-line growth.
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Even when change brings promise, it can stir uncertainty. Transitions often challenge our sense of safety, belonging, fairness, and identity. To move forward meaningfully, organizations must foster environments where differences are valued, connections are strengthened, and people feel seen, heard, and secure.
Drawing on over two decades of experience, Jess empowers organizations to navigate change with clarity and compassion. Her work sparks inclusive dialogue, builds trust across teams, and fuels momentum for lasting, values-driven transformation.
Jess Pettitt, MEd, MBA, CSP
Jess can develop and deliver keynotes that will set your people at ease, make them feel safe, and answer all the questions about diversity, equity, and inclusion they’re afraid to ask anybody else.
Jess is a top facilitator and educator in the Diversity and Inclusion space with masters degrees in both crisis management and group counseling (MEd) and corporate social responsibility and sustainability (MBA). She has spent the past nearly two decades teaching, motivating, and entertaining more than half a million people in North America alone. Combined with her expertise in business leadership development and workplace culture, Jess is the PERFECT partner for clients to build bridges of understanding and drive ownership of DEI initiatives.
Jess is that rare speaker who can get people laughing while learning and create a space of openness, acceptance, and healing where once there may have been fear, resistance, and hurt.
Sparking Connection, Reimagining
the Future of Inclusive Leadership
Through live and virtual programs as well as deep-dive
consulting projects, Jess will show you how you can improve
- communication,
- relationships,
- trust,
- and culture
in a way that fuels your people’s innovation, engagement, and
job satisfaction and your organization’s bottom-line growth.
JESS’S SERVICES
Are You Ready To
Make an Impact
Even when change brings promise, it can stir uncertainty. Transitions often challenge our sense of safety, belonging, fairness, and identity. To move forward meaningfully, organizations must foster environments where differences are valued, connections are strengthened, and people feel seen, heard, and secure.
Drawing on over two decades of experience, Jess empowers organizations to navigate change with clarity and compassion. Her work sparks inclusive dialogue, builds trust across teams, and fuels momentum for lasting, values-driven transformation.
Speaking
Jess Pettitt is a dynamic keynote speaker who connects deeply with her audience—whether she’s lighting up the room in person or inspiring attention through virtual sessions. With warmth, clarity, and compelling storytelling, she brings complex ideas on leadership, change, and personal growth to life. Live on stage, Jess creates an immersive experience—leading interactive exercises, sparking meaningful conversations, and building genuine rapport. Online, she harnesses the power of digital platforms to deliver engaging, polished presentations that hold attention and drive action from anywhere in the world.
Whether in the same room or across the country, Jess’s presence is consistently authentic and impactful. She leaves audiences equipped with thought-provoking insights, practical tools, and the confidence to catalyze meaningful connection and transformation in their lives and workplaces.
Speaking
Jess Pettitt is a dynamic keynote speaker who connects deeply with her audience—whether she’s lighting up the room in person or inspiring attention through virtual sessions. With warmth, clarity, and compelling storytelling, she brings complex ideas on leadership, change, and personal growth to life. Live on stage, Jess creates an immersive experience—leading interactive exercises, sparking meaningful conversations, and building genuine rapport. Online, she harnesses the power of digital platforms to deliver engaging, polished presentations that hold attention and drive action from anywhere in the world.
Whether in the same room or across the country, Jess’s presence is consistently authentic and impactful. She leaves audiences equipped with thought-provoking insights, practical tools, and the confidence to catalyze meaningful connection and transformation in their lives and workplaces.
Emcee
When Jess Pettitt emcees an event, she brings the perfect blend of humor, heart, and professionalism. With a sharp wit and inclusive presence, she keeps the energy high, the agenda on track, and the audience fully engaged. Jess seamlessly weaves in context, connects the dots between speakers, and ensures that everyone—from the mainstage to the back row—feels welcomed and included.
Whether it’s a high-stakes conference, a multi-day retreat, or a virtual summit, Jess creates a cohesive and memorable experience that elevates the entire event. Her background in stand-up comedy, education, and facilitation makes her a master at reading the room and keeping the momentum flowing.
Workshops and Programs
Jess Pettitt’s training, workshops, and consulting go beyond the typical DEI checkbox—they’re bold, interactive experiences that challenge assumptions, build real-world skills, and spark lasting change. With her signature blend of humor, honesty, and deep expertise, Jess creates brave spaces where participants can explore tough topics without fear of “getting it wrong.”
Whether she’s facilitating a team workshop, leading a multi-day training, or consulting with leadership, Jess helps organizations move from intention to action. Her approach is rooted in self-reflection, practical tools, and authentic connection—empowering people to communicate more effectively, collaborate more meaningfully, and lead with confidence and clarity.
Workshops & Programs
Jess Pettitt’s training, workshops, and consulting go beyond the typical DEI checkbox—they’re bold, interactive experiences that challenge assumptions, build real-world skills, and spark lasting change. With her signature blend of humor, honesty, and deep expertise, Jess creates brave spaces where participants can explore tough topics without fear of “getting it wrong.”
Whether she’s facilitating a team workshop, leading a multi-day training, or consulting with leadership, Jess helps organizations move from intention to action. Her approach is rooted in self-reflection, practical tools, and authentic connection—empowering people to communicate more effectively, collaborate more meaningfully, and lead with confidence and clarity.
Two Books, One Bold Mission:
Jess Pettitt’s two groundbreaking books, Good Enough Now and Almost Doing Good, offer a refreshingly honest roadmap for personal and professional growth. In Good Enough Now, Jess challenges readers to stop waiting for perfection and start using their everyday choices as tools for deeper connection and impact. With humor, vulnerability, and practical insights, she empowers people to own their biases, get curious, and take responsibility — starting exactly where they are.
Almost Doing Good continues the journey by unpacking what it really means to “do good” in a messy, complex world. It’s a thoughtful (and often hilarious) invitation to move beyond performative action and into meaningful, consistent progress. Together, these books are equal parts mirror, toolkit, and wake-up call — designed for anyone ready to show up better, lead more authentically, and make change that sticks.
Two Books,
One Bold Mission:
Jess Pettitt’s two groundbreaking books, Good Enough Now and Almost Doing Good, offer a refreshingly honest roadmap for personal and professional growth. In Good Enough Now, Jess challenges readers to stop waiting for perfection and start using their everyday choices as tools for deeper connection and impact. With humor, vulnerability, and practical insights, she empowers people to own their biases, get curious, and take responsibility — starting exactly where they are.
Almost Doing Good continues the journey by unpacking what it really means to “do good” in a messy, complex world. It’s a thoughtful (and often hilarious) invitation to move beyond performative action and into meaningful, consistent progress. Together, these books are equal parts mirror, toolkit, and wake-up call — designed for anyone ready to show up better, lead more authentically, and make change that sticks.
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While it was a long time ago and only a one day experience, Jessica was a very memorable and impactful speaker. This bold and intelligent woman came in, addressed the direct issues happening within our group, and helped my organization learn to understand each other with respect while giving us tools to find a path to move forward on. Until that moment I had never realized the impact one person could have on a situation. I still use a lot of her advice regularly as a manager now.
BRYNN HARTLEY
Jess! As you took the stage at the NIGP Form I prepared myself for another Keynote speaker that connects with their audience through heartfelt funny stories only to fall short of inspiring or motivating me to take action. I absolutely loved your message yesterday. You gave me truly tangible actions that I can do to create a more inclusive environment. I was so inspired, that I went back to my hotel and told my wife, who is the Chair of a nonprofit called Business Diversity Institute in Portland OR, that they need to hire you as a keynote for their gala. I just want to thank you for not just inspiring me, but giving me tangible actions that I can do to make this world a better place.
THOMAS LUNSFORD
I have never seen a funnier or more fabulous event emcee than Jess! It inspired me to buy her signature program which completely changed how I look at appreciating others.
After working with Jess, I am more clear than ever that we shouldn’t be attached to an idea of what an amazing human “looks or acts-like”. We all have a very unique level of amazing and I am so thankful that ALONE is always good enough! She ALSO inspired me to build a mastermind team of my own that is my most cherished and impactful small community! Jess is a superstar and I am so thankful for being in her audience and program!
MEREDITH BREITSTEIN
While it was a long time ago and only a one day experience, Jessica was a very memorable and impactful speaker. This bold and intelligent woman came in, addressed the direct issues happening within our group, and helped my organization learn to understand each other with respect while giving us tools to find a path to move forward on. Until that moment I had never realized the impact one person could have on a situation. I still use a lot of her advice regularly as a manager now.
BRYNN HARTLEY
Jess! As you took the stage at the NIGP Form I prepared myself for another Keynote speaker that connects with their audience through heartfelt funny stories only to fall short of inspiring or motivating me to take action. I absolutely loved your message yesterday. You gave me truly tangible actions that I can do to create a more inclusive environment. I was so inspired, that I went back to my hotel and told my wife, who is the Chair of a nonprofit called Business Diversity Institute in Portland OR, that they need to hire you as a keynote for their gala. I just want to thank you for not just inspiring me, but giving me tangible actions that I can do to make this world a better place.
THOMAS LUNSFORD
I have never seen a funnier or more fabulous event emcee than Jess! It inspired me to buy her signature program which completely changed how I look at appreciating others.
After working with Jess, I am more clear than ever that we shouldn’t be attached to an idea of what an amazing human “looks or acts-like”. We all have a very unique level of amazing and I am so thankful that ALONE is always good enough! She ALSO inspired me to build a mastermind team of my own that is my most cherished and impactful small community! Jess is a superstar and I am so thankful for being in her audience and program!
MEREDITH BREITSTEIN
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