Jennifer Stanford
Jennifer Stanford is a dynamic leadership strategist, culture architect, and executive coach on a mission to help leaders reduce stress, unlock innovation, and drive measurable performance. As the CEO of Emergent Performance Solutions, Jennifer partners with organizations around the world to create high-performance cultures where employee experience, emotional intelligence (EQ), and organizational effectiveness go hand-in-hand.
A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and trusted advisor to global leaders, Jennifer specializes in turning transformation from a buzzword into a business reality. Whether she’s facilitating executive retreats, designing performance-boosting initiatives, or coaching leadership teams through change, Jennifer brings energy, empathy, and results to every engagement.
At Emergent, Jennifer leads a team that helps organizations move from surviving to thriving—teaching practical strategies that reduce stress, increase accountability, and make innovation the norm. Her programs and workshops are known for being high-impact and no-fluff, designed to support real-world leadership challenges with actionable insights.
Jennifer’s approach is rooted in emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and servant leadership, making her a natural fit for HR professionals looking to build resilient, people-first organizations. She’s earned a reputation for being not only innovative and results-driven, but also a joy to work with—a partner who simplifies complexity and removes barriers so transformation can truly take hold.
She is frequently called upon to:
- Guide change initiatives that directly impact mission, culture, and bottom-line results
- Facilitate leadership retreats that build trust and deepen relationships
- Design and deliver training that elevates both individual and team performance
- Inspire audiences with keynotes that are engaging, actionable, and refreshingly real
Outside of her work with corporate leaders, Jennifer is an active servant leader in her community, volunteering with youth organizations and mentoring future leaders.