Jessica Chen, Emmy Award-winning author, teaches organizations how to elevate communication, amplify quiet voices, and thrive in a competitive global workplace.
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"Jessica is a dynamic speaker who is both inspirational and educational. She is an expert in communication and she has a profound understanding of business solutions. Jessica is amazing and captivated our audience. They walked away with actionable strategies to succeed in the workplace!"
MATTEL
An Emmy Award-winning global communication expert, bestselling author, and CEO, Jessica Chen empowers professionals to communicate with confidence, influence decisions, and stand out authentically. Trusted by Google, Microsoft, and Fortune 500s, she transforms workplace cultures, amplifies diverse voices, and equips leaders with proven strategies to excel in today’s competitive global marketplace.
Keynote Speaker Jessica Chen is an Emmy Award-winning global communication expert, bestselling author, and Founder & CEO of Soulcast Media. Known for her ability to transform how professionals communicate, she has taught over 2 million people worldwide to speak with confidence, influence effectively, and stand out without being aggressive.
Jessica’s expertise is especially powerful for organizations seeking to empower diverse voices, strengthen leadership pipelines, and enhance workplace collaboration. Her bestselling book, Smart, Not Loud, equips professionals, especially those from “Quiet Culture” backgrounds, with strategies to get noticed and lead authentically.
As a sought-after keynote speaker, Jessica has been trusted by top organizations including Google, Microsoft, Chanel, Citibank, and the United Nations to help their teams master high-stakes communication. Her engaging, results-driven keynotes provide practical tools for building executive presence, navigating cultural dynamics, and fostering inclusive communication environments.
Booking Jessica for your event means bringing in a proven leader who can inspire change, break down communication barriers, and deliver strategies your team can apply immediately. Her insights are grounded in years of experience as an award-winning journalist and corporate trainer, making her a compelling voice on leadership and workplace success.
Book Jessica Chen for your event to empower your people, elevate your organization’s communication culture, and create lasting impact in today’s competitive business world.
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"Jessica is a dynamic speaker who is both inspirational and educational. She is an expert in communication and she has a profound understanding of business solutions. Jessica is amazing and captivated our audience. They walked away with actionable strategies to succeed in the workplace!"
MATTEL
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“Jessica is an amazing speaker and mentor who knows how to deliver engaging and practical lessons. We all walked away with actionable takeaways, which is rare! Thank you, Jessica, for this awesome session for our audience!”
Microsoft
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“Jessica gave us a path forward, providing many insights, specific learning points, and key actions that our colleagues can undertake to create a more collaborative, purposeful, and successful working environment for all. The engaging atmosphere encouraged many of the participants to share their experiences and ask important questions. It was wonderful, positive, and empowering experience for our diverse colleagues and allies.”
S&P GLOBAL
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“Jessica’s talk was so relatable that I found myself nodding along in agreement as she shared her personal struggles and triumphs. She made me realize that advocating for myself in the workplace is not just a necessary skill, but also an act of self-care and self-respect. Her passion and expertise are truly remarkable, and I can say with certainty that her talk was one of the best I have ever attended.”
SAGE
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“Jessica is humble, kind, knowledgeable, and a fantastic teacher to employees at all levels. Our organization was delighted to learn from Jessica and we hope that we can work with her again soon.”
ASICS
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“Jessica is partnered with our Multi-Cultural Business Impact Network, and we received a lot of great feedback from the hundreds of attendees and would recommend Jessica to any corporate organization looking to address topics around cross-cultural communication.”
HP
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“Jessica’s insightful presentation not only captivated our audience, but provided practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. Jessica effortlessly combines profound knowledge with engaging delivery, making the session both informative and enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend Jessica Chen to any organization seeking to enhance communication skills in the workplace!”
KAISER PERMANENTE
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“Jessica was fantastic - she's an excellent presenter and speaker, she's very engaging, and she creates a positive, energizing environment. We've heard a lot of great things from our employees about takeaways from her session that they're already implementing into conversations with their managers, teams, etc. I look forward to bringing Jessica back in the future!”
Forward Financing
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“We invited Jessica Chen to be part of National Sales Kickoff meeting as a way to provide education and value to our sales team. Jessica’s presentation was clear, succinct, and engaging; it caused our team to think about how they communicate and provided them with tools to create more impact when presenting. All of us who listened to Jessica walked away with not just one, but multiple takeaways that could be put into immediate action.”
FRIANT
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“Jessica facilitated her Advocating for Yourself workshop and we received amazing feedback from our attendees! Not only did this session offer an opportunity for our community to share their personal experiences in a safe space, but we all also walked away with a tangible framework with actionable steps to build more confidence and navigate more challenging conversations.”
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Keynote by Jessica Chen:
This keynote is a front-row seat to the future of work and how we can position ourselves to drive business results. Focusing on AI and it’s impact in the workplace, this dynamic session will inspire participants to elevate their communication and collaboration skills. Drawing from Jessica’s popular courses with over 2 million learners, attendees will know how to unlock their human potential, cut through noise, break down silos, and accelerate innovation by engaging more purposefully across teams.
You will learn:
How to communicate with clarity and confidence in an AI-integrated workplace to drive decisions and visibility.
Strategies to break down cross-functional silos and build stronger team alignment for faster innovation.
A framework to cut through workplace noise so your ideas and contributions get noticed and acted on.
Tools to engage more purposefully across hybrid and diverse teams to boost collaboration and results.
Keynote by Jessica Chen:
This high-impact keynote is designed for today’s professionals navigating constant change, digital disruption, and cultural complexity. Jessica Chen will draw on her journalism background and share inspiring stories of people who have lead with courage and accelerated business outcomes by coming together as a team. Through her signature “Communication Advantage” framework, Jessica will equip attendees with tools to inspire action so it’s not just about managing change, it’s about becoming the kind of leader who shapes it.
You will learn:
How to lead through uncertainty and disruption using the Communication Advantage framework to inspire confidence and action.
A storytelling technique to influence across teams and cultures, essential for driving alignment in high-change environments.
Ways to build trust and credibility quickly so you can lead with impact, even without formal authority.
Practical tools to shift from reacting to change to actively shaping it as a strategic and adaptable leader.
Keynote by Jessica Chen:
This powerful keynote will empower attendees to move beyond just working hard to strategically advocating for their ideas. Jessica Chen will unveil her proven ACCT Framework to teach professionals how to build a compelling career brand and communicate with confidence, without sounding self-promotional. Participants will walk away with actionable skills, increase their visibility, and unlock more opportunities. This session is a must for organizations wanting to inspire employees to adopt an empowered mindset.
You will learn:
How to use the ACCT Framework to advocate for your ideas and achievements without sounding self-promotional.
Techniques to increase your visibility at work so decision-makers recognize your impact and potential.
Steps to build a compelling career brand that aligns with your goals and communicates value clearly.
Tools to shift from a passive contributor to an empowered leader, no matter your title or experience level.
Watch Jessica Chen in action!
Watch Jessica Chen in action!
