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Keynote SpeakerJaz Ampaw-Farr

Re-storying Queen | Resilience Revolutionary | One of the UK’s Most Sought-After Motivational Speakers

Multi-award-winning international speaker, author, and resilience expert Jaz Ampaw-Farr is a force of nature—a self-proclaimed re-storier who transforms pain into power and challenges into change. Recognised as one of the UK’s top female motivational speakers, Jaz electrifies stages from boardrooms to arenas with her unique blend of authenticity, humour, and... Read more

Biography

Multi-award-winning international speaker, author, and resilience expert Jaz Ampaw-Farr is a force of nature—a self-proclaimed re-storier who transforms pain into power and challenges into change. Recognised as one of the UK’s top female motivational speakers, Jaz electrifies stages from boardrooms to arenas with her unique blend of authenticity, humour, and jaw-dropping storytelling.

She’s lived the extremes: from surviving horrific childhood abuse, running away from foster care, and navigating life on the streets—to becoming a BBC education expert, TEDx sensation, and globally in-demand keynote speaker. Her TEDx talk The Power of Everyday Heroes broke records and hearts in equal measure, reaching over 140,000 viewers and sparking a movement around the world.

In 2025, Jaz released her much-anticipated debut memoir, Because of You, This Is Me, a soul-igniting tribute to the teachers who saved her life—and a rallying cry for everyday heroes in all walks of life. As part of her international book tour, she’s bringing her story full circle—performing stand-up comedy at the iconic Edinburgh Festival with a show that blends her trademark humour with searing truths from the book.

Her story also takes centre stage in the critically acclaimed documentary short Re-Story Your Life, selected for the prestigious Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase and now on track for international honours.

Jaz’s journey has earned her two honorary doctorates and induction into the Speakers Hall of Fame, yet she wears her accolades lightly, always choosing vulnerability over vanity and impact over applause.

With a reputation for bringing goosebumps, laughter, and standing ovations in equal measure, Jaz has worked with global giants like Gucci, Skillsoft, BBC, The Marketing Society, RED, and Festival of Media. Her voice cuts through the noise, calling leaders, educators, and changemakers to show up with greater courage, connection, and compassion.

As co-founder of Be Human First Ltd, Jaz and her husband Ed equip leaders to lead with humanity, influence with integrity, and create legacy through culture. Whether she’s keynoting for 10,000 in an arena or bringing the house down with comedy at Edinburgh, Jaz changes lives. She doesn’t just speak—she activates. She doesn’t perform—she transforms. Her mission? To smash “mindset poverty,” ignite agency, and help people re-story their lives so they can rise, lead, and leave a mark.

Book her. Read her. Follow her. But most of all—get ready to get out of your own way.

“I knew Jaz was a great speaker but I couldn't have known the impact she would have on every single person in the audience yesterday. Jaz – I can only thank you with all my heart for giving us the opportunity to hear you. I am so grateful..”
 FastForward15
“Jaz's session at Bloomfest 2022 was exceptional, truly exceptional. The whole room gave Jaz a standing ovation and it was so deserved. In all my years of listening to incredible speakers, none have come close to delivering so much energy, empowerment, hilarity, tear-jerking emotion and spot on advice. Jaz is UK Speaker of the year 2022 for a very good reason. One word, wow!” The Digital Voice
“Jaz takes audiences from laughter to tears in the space of two sentences.”
 The Marketing Society
“Jaz is a skilled communicator and her energy is infectious. If you’re looking for someone with bags of moral purpose, an ability to connect to the audience, a powerful story and you’re ready to start your own change journey after hearing her then she’s the one for you!”
 The PiXL Club
“I was fortunate enough to sit in one of Jaz's sessions in Amsterdam. She was phenomenal! She captivated the audience and really had us thinking about life and our career... She also helped the audience celebrate each other and recognize our greatness.” GTM

Popular Talks by Jaz Ampaw-Farr

  • How to be 10% Braver

    What could your life look like if you were just 10% braver? In this transformative and electrifying keynote, Jaz Ampaw-Farr redefines what’s possible by empowering audiences to take small, courageous steps that lead to extraordinary  results. Drawing on her journey overcoming adversity, Jaz shares with audiences her proven framework for...

  • Human First Leadership in the AI Age

    In an era where AI dominates headlines, Jaz Ampaw-Farr’s delivery and message cut through the noise: the future belongs to leaders who master human connection and communication.
    Drawing on her raw authenticity and transformative story of resilience, Jaz reveals how Human-First Leadership isn’t an optional extra – it’s your...

  • The Power of Everyday Heroes: The Lasting Impact of Educators

    Every educator starts with a burning desire to change lives, yet daily demands can leave you wondering how much impact you are actually having on the lives of your students.
    A former educator herself, Jaz Ampaw-Farr shares her powerful and sometimes harrowing journey through the education system with humor,...

  • Rewriting the unwritten rules of work

    The traditional “work-family” narrative often leads to blurred boundaries and burnout. Drawing from behavioral science and real-world experience, Jaz Ampaw-Farr reframes workplace relationships through the lens of healthy community building.
    Shining a light on the “Unwritten Rules of Work” Jaz demonstrates how understanding the distinct needs of each community...

  • Leadership - by the led!

    What’s it like to be on the other side of you as a leader? In this keynote, Jaz Ampaw-Far boosts your human hacking skills while delivering proven strategies to galvanize your people beyond inspiration into taking action. Embrace the unique strengths of a multi-generational and neurodiverse workforce by calibrating the...