Jasmine Benson (Jazzy B)

Jasmine Benson isn't just a speaker; she's a magnetic force that enables event planners to transform their events into launching pads for lasting change. Often she’s called upon as a trailblazing event “closer”, because she's not just about delivering talks — she's about igniting action. Her focus is razor-sharp: she's a Certified Neuroplastician who specializes in enabling audiences to seamlessly translate event learnings into tangible action and results.

Jasmine's expertise and thought leadership in the Future of Work reshapes the landscape of possibility. With hands-on experience leading facilities operations, business agility, tech teams, and projects like renovations and new builds, Jasmine brings a unique perspective, seamlessly blending her expertise in the built environment with human performance science, neuroscience, and habit formation. Her contrarian strategies and innovative facilitation inspire audiences to not only absorb insights but to leap into transformative action.

Attendees don't just walk away with abstract ideas; they leave equipped with practical tools and personalized insights ready for immediate application. They describe her sessions as not just entertaining but profoundly inspiring and actionable, making every minute count.

By intertwining psychology, physiology, and neuroscience, Jasmine empowers leaders and companies to foster agility, modernize leadership, and spark infectious positive change. She doesn't just bring human performance to work; she's spearheading a revolution to make work better, transcending traditional leadership and change methods to thrive in the face of dynamic shifts in business and advancing technology.

Jasmine's impact spans continents, having worked with teams and leaders worldwide, both in-person and virtually, in many different sectors. Elevate your event with Jasmine Benson on stage — where conference insights translate into tangible action, fostering lasting impact.

Jasmine is a best-selling author, dynamic speaker, and Founder of Ditch Dogma. Her work with CEOs, senior leaders, and companies is focused on helping them break free from outdated beliefs, building agility, change capacity, people performance, and redefining leadership. She's a writer and curator of the Performance Rebels Blog and Co-Founder of Vibrancy, a consultancy building vibrant human-centred workplaces that create value for all. Her latest innovative project is to create video-facilitated workshops that companies are using to DIY and sustain their own change and leadership growth from within. Jasmine is a former executive leader, now a consultant, facilitator, innovator, and CEO coach with a track record of success. She dares to positively disrupt at every opportunity.

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My Philosophy: Ditch Dogma, Unleash Human Performance

Traditional leadership and change methods breed resistance, but aligning with human nature sparks real transformation. Innovate beyond products; revolutionize how we lead, adapt, and operate for enhanced human performance, thriving workplaces, robust economies, and a brighter future of work.

Outdated Methods, Modern Problems

• In the age of artificial intelligence, and revolutionary technology, our organizational methods are stuck in the past. Born in the 19th and 20th centuries, these tools and methods are ill-suited for today's challenges. It’s like trying to fix wifi with a stone hammer. The result? Widespread failure: 70% of projects, 70% of transformations, and a disengaged workforce.

The Pitfalls of Traditional Approaches

• Our current methods breed resistance, stifle innovation, and foster rigidity. Instead of nurturing humanity, they cultivate coercion and mindlessness. It's time for a radical shift.

Contrarian Approaches that Work

• By aligning with human nature, we can create real change and performance. Instead of managing performance, we must create it. Facilitate leadership, co-create ownership, and foster environments where people bring their best to work.

Putting People First

• At the heart of every organization are its people. To unlock business performance, we must first unleash human potential. Grow people, grow business—it's that simple.

Embracing a Culture of Growth

• Businesses must become environments for growth, not stagnation. Through experimentation, practice, and feedback loops, individuals and organizations can evolve exponentially.

Looking Forward for Solutions

• Rather than dwelling on past problems, focus on future outcomes. Neurologically, focusing on possibilities sparks creativity and innovation. Shift the focus from problems to ideal outcomes.

Empowering Ownership

• Stop selling change and start enabling it: buy-in inherently creates change resistance. Co-create ownership and empower individuals to drive change.

Innovate or Stagnate

• To thrive in the modern world, businesses must innovate relentlessly. It's not just about products—it's about reinventing how we work, lead, and adapt.
• We need to scale ourselves. It’s the only way.

My Approach to Speaking:

I believe in active learning, not passive listening. Research shows that only a fraction of what's heard at conferences truly sticks. That's why I focus on tangible impact. By integrating insights from neuroscience, psychology, and physiology, I craft sessions that captivate, empower, and inspire. Participants don't just leave with ideas; they leave with actionable insights and practical steps they can implement immediately.

My Approach to Facilitation and Workshops:

Building on active learning principles, I go beyond traditional facilitation. I foster ownership and collaboration throughout sessions, ensuring participants embody the concepts we explore. Through interactive exercises, reflective pauses, and peer discussions, we delve into real-world challenges. This hands-on approach not only deepens understanding but also generates concrete solutions and skills that can be applied right away.

NOTE: All programs are offered virtually or in-person.