Jennifer Barroll

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

• Grow with It: How to Build Resilient Teams and Lead Through Change

  Change isn’t the enemy, it’s the greatest opportunity for growth. Whether navigating market shifts, evolving team dynamics, or global uncertainty, leaders must foster resilience in themselves and their teams.

  This keynote gives leaders the tools to lead with confidence through uncertainty, helping their teams stay engaged, adaptable, and focused on opportunities rather than fear of change or the unknown. With her signature blend of humour and real-world insights, Jennifer Barroll reveals the mindset shifts and leadership behaviours that transform change from a source of stress into a catalyst for innovation, engagement, and high performance.

  Key takeaways include:

  • How to shift from a “change management” to a “change leadership” mindset.
  • The psychology of change: Why people resist and how to guide them through it.
  • Strategies for maintaining team morale and motivation during transitions.
  • How to foster a resilient mindset and culture of adaptability.
  • Practical tools for leading teams through uncertainty with clarity and confidence.

• Empowered Communication: Communication to Develop, Connect, Influence, and Inspire

  Great leaders don’t just talk. They connect, influence, and inspire action. Communication is the foundation of leadership, yet too many leaders struggle to truly connect with their teams. This keynote equips leaders with practical tools to communicate with clarity, authenticity, and impact. Drawing from her experience in media, leadership, and comedy, Jennifer Barroll shares the secrets of powerful messaging, active listening, and influence.

  Key takeaways include:

  • The science behind trust-building communication.
  • How to master storytelling to inspire and engage teams.
  • Strategies for handling difficult conversations with confidence.
  • The impact of nonverbal communication and active listening.
  • Practical techniques to communicate values, vision, and change, and motivate effectively.

• Happy at Work: A Leader’s Guide for Teams That Thrive

  We spend about a third of our lives at work. That is too much time to be struggling, stressed out, and dreading the hours we spend in the workplace. In this keynote, Jennifer Barroll challenges outdated leadership norms and equips leaders with the mindset and strategies to create workplaces where people thrive. Barroll blends humour, real-world stories, and research-backed insights to show leaders how to foster engagement, build trust, and inspire peak performance.

  Key takeaways include:

  • The top four reasons people are not happy at work, and practical steps to fix them.
  • How to build a culture of trust, purpose, and psychological safety.
  • Leadership strategies to boost engagement and prevent burnout.
  • Practical tools for making work more fulfilling.
  • The power of autonomy, recognition, and meaningful work.

• Game Changers: The Blueprint for Next-Level Teamwork

  Great teams don’t just happen, they are built. High-performing teams don’t work longer hours, key behaviours set them apart from the rest: They know and use everyone’s strengths, they are driven by and aligned with their values, and they prioritize trust, safety, collaboration, and a shared purpose.

  In this dynamic keynote, Jennifer Barroll shares research-backed strategies for unlocking team potential, strengthening team dynamics, and cultivating an environment where people thrive.

  Key takeaways include:

  • The five pillars of high-performance teams: trust (safety), dependability, meaning, clarity, and impact.
  • How to align team goals with individual strengths and motivation through collective values.
  • The role of psychological safety in innovation and productivity.
  • Leadership strategies for fostering collaboration and engagement.
  • Practical tools for effective feedback, recognition, and continuous improvement.

• Leadership Life: The Playbook for Impactful Leadership

  Great leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about influence, clarity, and the ability to bring out the best in people no matter where you are in the org. chart.

  In this engaging and insightful keynote, Jennifer Barroll unpacks the core leadership principles that drive high-performing teams and thriving workplace cultures. Drawing from real-world experiences and research-backed insights, and with a dash of humour, Barroll breaks down the communication strategies, cultural foundations, and leadership mindsets that separate great leaders from the rest. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to build trust, elevate team performance, and lead with confidence in today’s fast-changing work environment.

  Key takeaways include:

  • The power of mindset: How great leaders master their mindset and cultivate the ability to connect, inspire, and empower.
  • Communication mastery: Strategies for delivering clear, impactful, and trust-building communication.
  • Culture by design, not default: How to create and sustain a thriving workplace culture.
  • The strengths and values-driven team: Identifying and leveraging the unique talents and aligning with the values of every team member.
  • Adapting leadership styles: When to coach, when to challenge, and how to bring out the best in different personalities.

  Leadership Life can be tailored to address personal leadership development for all levels of industry, not just those with a leadership title.  

  This keynote is a powerful introduction to Barroll’s full Leadership Life program, which is available as an in-depth, multi-hour, interactive workshop upon request.

• Host / Emcee

  A seasoned stand-up comedian and skilled communicator with an acting and media background and extensive corporate experience, Jennifer Barroll’s ability to connect with an audience and usher them through an event with purpose, poise, insight and humour is second to none. Her quick wit and grounded presence make her the ideal emcee for any event.

  Jennifer was our emcee at this year’s Insight Responsible Gambling Symposium. She was amazing, and brought a new, positive energy to the day. She managed the day seamlessly and was also able to provide a lightness and comic relief to otherwise serious discussions. We will not hesitate to book her for future events.

  AGLC