Jenny Garrett OBE is a renowned leadership expert, career coach, and transformational trainer, widely recognised for her profound contributions to empowering diverse talent and championing inclusive leadership in the workplace. As the Managing Director of Jenny Garrett Global, she leads an award-winning consultancy specialising in leadership development, creating programmes for large organisations to enhance leadership ability and drive diversity, ultimately maximising the potential of each leader. An acclaimed expert, she has successfully clocked over 4000 hours of coaching leaders.
With a distinguished career spanning almost two decades, Jenny has guided countless individuals and organisations to achieve significant growth through her impactful leadership programmes, consistently focusing on gender balance, ethnic diversity and inclusion. Today, her work is strategically focused on three interconnected pillars that equip leaders for a dynamic and equitable future: Entrepreneurial Leadership, Inclusive Leadership, and Humanising AI Adoption. Jenny is the author of "Rocking Your Role", a pioneering book exploring the experiences of female breadwinners, and "Equality vs Equity", which directly addresses racial equity in the workplace. These works are foundational to her Inclusive Leadership pillar, where she guides organisations in enhancing Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and strategically increasing the representation of diverse talent at all levels.
Her own journey as a successful business leader informs her expertise in Entrepreneurial Leadership, cultivating dynamic leaders who embrace innovation, adaptability, and calculated risk-taking within organisations. As a frequent public speaker, her TEDx talk "Choose Joy Over Gender" further illuminates how societal roles influence decision-making and advocates for centring joy in leadership. Jenny's commitment to building truly inclusive workplaces extends beyond traditional training. She is the co-founder of Rocking Ur Teens, a social enterprise dedicated to providing young people with essential leadership and life skills. Her coaching and mentoring work has made a global impact, cementing her as a key figure in promoting inclusive leadership. In 2020, Jenny founded the UK’s first-ever Diverse Executive Coach Directory, showcasing qualified and experienced coaches from Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, thereby connecting organisations with a broader spectrum of coaching talent.
In 2021, Jenny was deservedly appointed OBE for her exceptional services to entrepreneurship and to women in business – a powerful testament to her enduring impact. She has also been recognised as Inspiring Mentor of the Year by We Are Novi and featured in the prestigious Diversity Power List Honours list, in addition to being a finalist for the Entrepreneur for Good Award at the Every Woman Entrepreneur Awards. In 2025, Jenny launched the Intergeneration AI for Equity Podcast. With her cutting-edge focus on Humanising AI Adoption, Jenny ensures leaders are prepared to ethically embed AI, fostering cultural readiness and leveraging technology for empowerment, equity, and innovation.
Jenny's transformative work in both corporate and public sectors has been instrumental in breaking down barriers for women and ethnically diverse individuals aspiring to senior leadership positions. She is particularly skilled in equipping managers with effective strategies that unlock the full potential of their diverse workforce, and her impressive client list includes global powerhouses such as Mastercard, Shell, Ernst & Young, and the NHS. Champions Speakers is proud to be an official speaker representative for Jenny Garrett OBE, honoured to represent her unparalleled talent as an insightful keynote speaker. If you are looking for a leading expert in entrepreneurial leadership, inclusive leadership, or human-centred AI adoption, do not hesitate to connect with Jenny Garrett OBE.
In April 2023, we sat down virtually with Jenny Garrett OBE and discussed ways companies can empower female employees. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Jenny Garrett OBE.
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Books
Rocking Your Role: The How To Guide to Success for Female Breadwinners
Equality vs Equity: Tackling Issues of Race in the Workplace
Reviews
Jenny Garrett OBE received a 4 star rating across 19 events in 2023.
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"Jenny Garrett OBE is an incredible keynote speaker who knows how to truly connect with her audience. Her talks are filled with real-life insights, warmth, and practical advice on leadership and diversity. She has a way of making complex topics relatable, leaving people inspired and ready to take action."
Jenny Garrett OBE's official speaking topics are listed below:
Lead with an Entrepreneurial Edge - Ignite Innovation & Own Your Impact:
- Focus - Entrepreneurial Leadership
- What it covers - This dynamic session inspires leaders to embrace calculated risk-taking, spot hidden opportunities, and drive transformative change within their organisations. Learn how to foster a growth mindset, rapidly prototype new ideas, and unlock innovation, ensuring your organisation thrives amidst complexity.
Inclusive Leadership for Impact - Unleashing Diverse Talent & Cultural Intelligence:
- Focus - Inclusive Leadership
- What it covers - Discover how to become a truly inclusive leader who maximises the performance of all colleagues. This talk reveals the benefits of valuing every individual's unique differences and cultural nuances, helps you become aware of and overcome your own biases, and introduces Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to bridge diverse perspectives and drive bottom-line results.
Human-First AI - Empowering People, Not Just Technology:
- Focus - Humanising AI Adoption
- What it covers - As AI reshapes our world, this session guides leaders to embrace technology ethically and effectively. Learn how to ensure AI serves humanity by fostering cultural readiness, navigating responsible AI governance, and preparing your workforce to collaborate with AI. We explore how to leverage AI's power for empowerment, equity, and groundbreaking innovation, turning potential divides into opportunities for connection.
The Future-Proof Leader - Developing Unshakeable Confidence in a Changing World:
- Focus - Foundations of leadership across all pillars
- What it covers - In a world of constant change, unshakeable confidence is your superpower. This talk helps leaders overcome imposter syndrome, identify and amplify their unique strengths, and transform limiting beliefs into powerful accelerators. Learn how to cultivate courage, step out of your comfort zone, and lead with authentic self-assurance, ensuring you thrive in any future landscape.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Jenny gave an inspiring talk at the University of Surrey 'Women in Business: The Journey To Success' event for our business school alumni, students, staff and the local business community. We received highly positive feedback on her presentation and I would recommend her for similar events in future." - Lucy, Alumni Relations Officer for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Surrey
"We were really pleased to have Jenny on board at The Telegraph TeleWonderWomen Women in Politics event and thought she made an excellent contribution to the panel and provided some great insights around women's attitude to leadership and positions of power, women's ambition and challenging the concept of women needing to change their attributes to succeed." - Amy, Associate Director, Four Colman Getty
"I wanted to thank you again for coming in to speak to the Sprint participants. You had a great impact on the students and I hope to have the pleasure of seeing again at Westminster. Feedback from the students was: "I loved the tip about accepting yourself and not comparing yourself to others." "Jenny was very open and it seemed like she was talking with you and not at you. She made us feel comfortable and I really appreciated the helpful conversations afterwards, particularly about building a support network." "Jenny was an inspiration – very motivating."- Frances, Employability Manager, University of Westminster
- 2023 – Author of “Equality vs Equity: Tackling Issues of Race in the Workplace”
- 2023 – Featured in the Diversity Power List Honour’s list
- 2023 – Finalist in the Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion category of the Multicultural Business & Community Champion Awards
- 2023 – Named Inspiring Mentor of the Year by We Are Novi
- 2023 – Finalist for the Entrepreneur for Good Award at the Every Woman Entrepreneur Awards
- 2021 – Awarded OBE for services to entrepreneurship & women in business
- 2020 – Founder of first-ever Diverse Executive Coach Directory in the UK
- 2016 – Freeman of The Company of Entrepreneurs in the City of London
- 2015 – Fellow of the RSA
- 2014 – Co-Founder of Rocking Ur Teens CIC
- 2012 – Author of “Rocking Your Role: The How To Guide to Success for Female Breadwinners”
- 2005 – Managing Director of ILM accredited, Reflexion Associates
How to hire Jenny Garrett OBE
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