Return to the rhythm of being human
Rethinking stress, burnout and the way we work, lead and live.
The stress of work, life and raising four kids eventually caught up with me in a life-altering moment on the side of the road.
That experience began a decade-long journey to understand how I had gotten there — and whether there was another way.
In the years that followed, I observed the habits of hundreds of leaders, jumped from a ferry into open water, and walked 200 miles alone across Spain.
Each experience taught me something about what it means to work, lead and live without losing ourselves in the process.
It started on the side of the road.
I use storytelling and humor to challenge the way we think about stress, burnout and what it means to live fully.
Through relatable stories, hard-earned lessons and an honest look at my own missteps, I invite audiences to recognize the warning signs we too often ignore and question the pace we’ve come to accept as part of everyday life.
I speak about living differently — before life forces us to.
Jenn is the Executive Director of Leadership Lancaster, a storyteller and speaker with more than three decades of experience in nonprofit and executive leadership. With a background in social work and a career spent developing people and strengthening communities, Jenn brings a deeply human perspective to the way we work, lead and live.
About Jenn
Known for her authentic storytelling, humor and willingness to share the messy parts along with the meaningful ones, Jenn challenges audiences to question the pace and expectations we have come to accept as normal. Her work invites people to experience more of the life they are already living and return to a more human rhythm—at work and beyond.
I’m writing my way through this crazy journey called life.
Stories and reflections from the messy, beautiful, ordinary moments that become extraordinary along the way — and what they continue to teach me about being human.
I wonder what I will discover in Spain when I arrive with only a backpack and shed everything else.
No titles of nonprofit leader, mom, life partner or travel sports chauffeur to hide behind.
No schedule or deadlines.
Who am I when I am simply a human…being.
From my writing
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