Jess’s Blog
Welcoming back audiences that might be at different comfort levels after the last year?
Welcoming back audiences that might be at...
Jessica Pettitt: Championing Diversity and Inclusion as a Keynote Speaker
In the dynamic world of keynote speaking,...
Empowering Change: How Dynamic Diversity and Leadership Speakers Transform the Workplace
In today's rapidly evolving corporate...
Another Isolated Incident – Jess’s Latest Newsletter
Over a year ago, I was asked a simple...
What if it happens?
What if it happens? In 2016, the morning after the Presidential election was called for Donald Trump, the opening session sound check and breakfast buffet went as planned. As the ballroom began...
Why Listening To Others Requires A Genuine Desire To Understand
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Crafting apologies takes understanding these 4 assumptions.
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Part 2: The Social Justice Leadership Game
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Do you know The Rules of the Social Justice Leadership Game?
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