Your people are already feeling the emotions of change. I help them do something with it.
Behavioral science-based speaking and workshops for enterprise organizations, and the association and industry events that bring them together
You already know what this feels like from the inside:
You're hearing it from your leaders:
➡️ "Things are moving way too fast. I don't have time to handle people's emotions."
And seeing it in your employees:
➡️ "There's no point in doing anything, it's just more of the same."
Those reactions aren't a people problem. They're a behavior change problem. They're predictable, which means they're solvable.
I've spent 30 years working with organizations navigating this, including four national digital health product launches and more than a dozen digital transformations. The frustration, the apathy, the fear that gets mistaken for resistance. I know what's driving it and I know how to shift it.
My speaking and workshops use the changecapableTM method, a behavioral science approach to organizational change that gets leaders and employees thinking, feeling and acting differently. Not through inspiration alone. Through understanding what's actually happening and having a real method to work with it.
Client events
When your clients need a change conversation that actually goes somewhere
Organizations and industry associations bring me in to open up conversations their clients and communities are thinking about, but often lack a forum to have them. Whether your audience is navigating AI/digital transformation, workforce shifts, or just the relentless pace of change, I give them a framework that turns frustration into clarity and feeling stuck into forward motion.
Here's what they say about how speaking topics help them strengthen connections with clients and prospects:
The Science of Adoption: Designing for behavior change in organizations
“Kris's presentation was compelling, practical, and engaging. The feedback from attendees was highly positive. We really appreciated her insights and real-world examples.”Â
- Kathie Pugaczewski
Executive Director of the Academy of Human Resource Development
Working with Resistance: How to surf the change curve
"Kris struck a beautiful balance between making it safe for our leaders to acknowledge their fear and giving them something concrete to do about it. She’s warm, wise, and disarmingly honest—the voice transformational leaders need right now."
-Kristen Lisanti
RADIANT CHANGE community
How to help yourself out of change overload
"If you're looking for a speaker who can deliver a session that's both calming and thought-provoking, look no further than Kris. She has a unique talent for creating space for meaningful conversations about change leadership and a knack for situating her wisdom within participants' day-to-day experience."Â
-Kate Towsey
Chief Cha Cha @ The Cha Cha Club
Let's talk shop: Communicating with a deskless workforce
“Kris brings clarity and intention to conversations about change. The webinar she led for our organization was highly relevant for leaders and communicators. She combines thoughtful perspective with practical guidance that leaders can apply immediately within their teams and cultures.
Our audiences consistently shared that Kris’s sessions stood out for their relevance, usefulness, and impact. She engages leaders with ease, adapts to the needs of the room, and connects change strategy to the employee experience in a way that feels grounded and actionable."
-Chris Barrera
Director of Customer Engagement and Education, HubEngage
Leadership + employee sessions
Speaking topics for organizations in the middle of change
Why 70% of transformations fail and how your leaders can change that
60 minutes | Leaders at all levels, including those without positional authority | Appropriate for associations, industry groups, and cross-organizational professional communities
This keynote inspires organizational leaders to evolve how they lead in a rapidly changing world. Participants learn the barriers of traditional change management and how to apply behavioral science techniques using the  changecapableTM method. Leaders leave the room with practical tools.
What your employees feel right now and the three steps that help
60-90 minutes |Â Employees of dispersed or hybrid organizations | Ideal for teams experiencing significant change
This virtual talk inspires employees to help themselves during change. Participants learn a three-step method to notice, name, and nudge themselves out of unpleasant emotions like fear and into constructive action. They learn to recognize common fear reactions at work and how to prevent negative coping behaviors. Can be expanded to 90 minutes for extended Q&A.
The adoption problem: Why good changes don't stick, and how to fix it
90 minutes | Teams of leaders influencing one or multiple changes | Includes PDF leader guide
This highly interactive workshop guides organizational leaders on how to inspire curiosity and growth in others. A combination of self-reflection and small group interaction makes this one of the most dynamic sessions I offer. Leaders leave with a concrete framework for designing change that people actually adopt. Particularly effective for technology, product, and AI adoption initiatives, where the tech is ready but the people aren't.
From anxiety to action: Shifting fear into courageous change
90 minutes | Employees building a personal action plan | Ideal paired with "What your employees are feeling right now" | Includes reusable PDF personal action plan workbook
This virtual workshop guides employees in building a personal action plan during change. Instead of feeling fearful, participants feel hopeful and take courageous action. It's most powerful when paired with the "What your employees are feeling right now" session for a full half-day experience.
Ready to bring this to your organization?
If you've been reading about the emotions of change and thinking my team needs this, the next step is scheduling a discovery call.
I work with enterprise organizations at pivotal moments of transformation: product launches, technology rollouts, workforce restructures, and culture change. I also work with associations and professional communities building year-round programming around change leadership.
Let's figure out what your audience needs and whether I'm the right fit. Email me directly at kj@krisjennings.com or book a call below.
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