Jess Stuart

Jess Stuart

AUK, NZ

Leveraging what makes us human in the age of AI. Putting the being back into human-being. Using ancient wisdom to solve modern problems.  Author of 7 books, Leadership, Belonging & Performance expert

International speaker, coach and author of 7 personal development books specialising in mindset, performance and leadership. A senior leader with a background in Human Resources roles and a decade working in people development, businesses find Jess can speak their language.


A brush with burnout in her corporate career led Jess across the world to train with Buddhist monks and nuns. A decade later, after writing 7 books and running her own successful business she shares what she knows about mind-set, resilience and self-belief to empower people to unlock their potential.


Using ancient wisdom to solve modern problems Jess has a passion for putting the 'being' back into human-being


Highly acclaimed event speaker and proud member of the rainbow community. Featured on TV3, BBC, RNZ, Dominion Post, Stuff and NZ Business Magazine. Described as inspiring, articulate and relatable by audiences. Jess has a passion for sharing her knowledge and motivating others with her words.

International speaker, coach and author of 7 personal development books specialising in mindset, performance and leadership. A senior leader with a background in Human Resources roles and a decade working in people development, businesses find Jess can speak their language.


A brush with burnout in her corporate career led Jess across the world to train with Buddhist monks and nuns. A decade later, after writing 7 books and running her own successful business she shares what she knows about mind-set, resilience and self-belief to empower people to unlock their potential.


Using ancient wisdom to solve modern problems Jess has a passion for putting the 'being' back into human-being


Highly acclaimed event speaker and proud member of the rainbow community. Featured on TV3, BBC, RNZ, Dominion Post, Stuff and NZ Business Magazine. Described as inspiring, articulate and relatable by audiences. Jess has a passion for sharing her knowledge and motivating others with her words.

LeaderZEN

Keynote and Workshop

Self mastery & mental fitness for calm, conscious, capable leaders

This is a new kind of leadership for a new kind of era.  Post pandemic challenges have changed the face of how we work and lead.  It requires evolution and a new focus for leaders.


Whether you’re grappling with talent shortages, hybrid working, or employee engagement and turnover it’s a tough time to lead.  Add to...

LeadershipEducational / Informative

Burnout to Brilliance

Workshop and Keynote

Quantity does not always mean quality and being busy does not mean we’re productive, in fact the opposite is often true.


The reality is that workload is high, that won’t change.  We also live in a world where uncertainty and change is the norm and there’s more pressure than ever placed on the mental health of our workforce.


Busy is fashionable, we wear it like a badge of honour but it doesn’t lead...

WellnessBurnoutInspirational / Life-changing

Lead with Confidence

Keynote & Workshop


Do you ever feel like you need to know more, have more influence, presence, feel more confident when you're sat at the leadership table? Keen to develop your career and prove your credibility? What would it be like to feel strong in your own abilities and back yourself in the face of challenge?


It's different for women and this programme has the solutions.  For those new in role or just looking to prove...

LeadershipWomen in BusinessWomen in LeadershipEducational / Informative

Allyship and Belonging

Keynote & workshop


In this age of uncertainty and constant change how do we keep progressing on our DEI initiatives and create an environment where everyone can belong and bring their best?  How do we engage everyone in this conversation and make our workplaces and communities a safe place for everyone to be?


The demands on leaders are rapidly shifting and becoming more complex - leadership in the future of work is about...

Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)LeadershipWomen in BusinessWomen in LeadershipEducational / Informative