Business as Usual is Obsolete: That's a GOOD Thing! Jennifer Vessels is CEO of Next Step and a global transformation leader who delivers change for Fortune 100 companies—not from theory, but from the front lines. As trusted advisor to Adobe, Google, IKEA, Microsoft, and Novartis, Jennifer doesn't just talk about transformation—she delivers it.... Read more
Jennifer Vessels is CEO of Next Step and a global transformation leader who delivers change for Fortune 100 companies—not from theory, but from the front lines. As trusted advisor to Adobe, Google, IKEA, Microsoft, and Novartis, Jennifer doesn’t just talk about transformation—she delivers it.
For over two decades, Jennifer has led business transformation across Silicon Valley, EMEA, and Asia, reshaping business models, accelerating AI adoption, and redefining leadership structures. Her active engagement in change projects—integrating AI with human insights, shifting mindsets, building future-ready cultures—builds insider insights into her keynotes and boardroom advisory services.
Her battle-tested P.E.A.C.E. Framework (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment) enables leaders to rapidly experiment with new ideas, engage stakeholders, and drive competitive advantage that delivers measurable ROI.
Through her EGA Future of Work community, Jennifer works with leaders from Google, Novartis, Stanford, and public sector authorities to define new models for success. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Business Week.
Audiences consistently refer to Jennifer as ‘the real thing’—living, not talking about the future. They praise her ability to translate visionary strategy into measurable results, turn fear of AI and change into commitment, and build organizational resilience and adaptability.
Jennifer translates Silicon Valley innovation into executable strategies for global enterprises. Unlike speakers who rely on research or academic credentials, Jennifer shares what she’s learned while driving change that delivers measurable business outcomes. Her clients don’t get case studies from textbooks—they get proven tools forged through two decades of Fortune 100 transformations.Jennifer Vessels is CEO of Next Step and a global transformation leader who delivers change for Fortune 100 companies—not from theory, but from the front lines. As trusted advisor to Adobe, Google, IKEA, Microsoft, and Novartis, Jennifer doesn’t just talk about transformation—she delivers it.
For over two decades, Jennifer has led business transformation across Silicon Valley, EMEA, and Asia, reshaping business models, accelerating AI adoption, and redefining leadership structures. Her active engagement in change projects—integrating AI with human insights, shifting mindsets, building future-ready cultures—builds insider insights into her keynotes and boardroom advisory services.
Her battle-tested P.E.A.C.E. Framework (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment) enables leaders to rapidly experiment with new ideas, engage stakeholders, and drive competitive advantage that delivers measurable ROI.
Through her EGA Future of Work community, Jennifer works with leaders from Google, Novartis, Stanford, and public sector authorities to define new models for success. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Business Week.
Audiences consistently refer to Jennifer as ‘the real thing’—living, not talking about the future. They praise her ability to translate visionary strategy into measurable results, turn fear of AI and change into commitment, and build organizational resilience and adaptability.
Jennifer translates Silicon Valley innovation into executable strategies for global enterprises. Unlike speakers who rely on research or academic credentials, Jennifer shares what she’s learned while driving change that delivers measurable business outcomes. Her clients don’t get case studies from textbooks—they get proven tools forged through two decades of Fortune 100 transformations.
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