Jennifer Edwards brings two decades of behavioral neuroscience and Fortune 100 leadership experience to New York audiences. Past New York-region work includes Inc. Magazine.
Leadership development in 2026 has a credibility problem — most frameworks were built for stable industries that no longer exist. Jennifer Edwards's behavioral neuroscience approach reframes leadership around what actually changes outcomes: how a leader's presence regulates the rooms they walk into, the conversations they hold, and the decisions that follow. It is the leadership skill nobody taught you — and every brain needs.
New York leaders operate at the intersection of media, financial services, and global enterprise, where the cost of a botched conversation is paid in headlines, deals, and talent. Jennifer's media credibility — features in Inc. Magazine, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal — and her work with Aveda's parent organization (Estée Lauder) give her direct relevance to NYC leadership audiences. Her keynote speaks the language of high-stakes conversation in the city where the stakes are always high.
Why neurological safety — not theoretical safety — is the precondition for clear thinking, open collaboration, and trust on your leadership team.
A neuroscience-grounded model for the daily practices that produce calm, clear, decisive leaders under pressure.
How leaders move from amygdala-driven reactivity to prefrontal-cortex driven decisions — and how to train this in your organization.
"Jennifer didn't just inspire our audience — she transformed how they think about communication. The standing ovation was just the beginning."
Monica Smith · Revel Eleven Events"In healthcare, we need leaders who understand both the science and the humanity. Jennifer delivers exactly that. Our teams are still talking about her insights."
Toby Marsh · Chief Nurse Executive, Kaiser Permanente"Jennifer brought a level of depth and practical wisdom that elevated our event. Her framework is something our leaders actually use."
Nicki P. Todd · SVP, First American TitleJennifer delivers in-person keynotes and workshops in New York and the surrounding region, and virtually for hybrid and remote events. Past New York-region work has included Media features in NYC press. Her team responds to booking inquiries within 48 hours.