Jennifer Schielke
Audiences don’t just leave inspired—they leave equipped. Jennifer Schielke ignites untapped brilliance that translates into clear, high-impact leadership actions. You’ll gain practical clarity and sustainable execution to build committed teams, strengthen culture, and achieve results that endure.
Jennifer Schielke
CEO · Bestselling Author · Keynote Speaker on Values-Based Leadership & Organizational Transformation
What does it take to lead an organization without losing the culture, the people, or your own integrity? Jennifer Schielke has spent more than 30 years answering that question—not from a textbook, but from the front lines of building, scaling, and transforming real organizations. As Co-Founder and CEO of Summit Group Solutions, she has guided leaders through their most critical inflection points, delivering the kind of candid, compassionate counsel that produces lasting change. Audiences and Clients don’t just leave inspired—they leave equipped.
Summit Group Solutions has twice earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list and is recognized as an Inc. Power Partner—proof that Jennifer's people-first operating philosophy isn't just principled, it's profitable. Her signature framework elevates emotional intelligence as a stewardship of influence, equipping leaders to drive measurable results without sacrificing trust or integrity.
Her bestselling book, Leading for Impact: The CEO's Guide to Influencing with Integrity, reached No. 1 twice on Amazon & Bookbub and earned bestseller status across more than ten categories. It is now a go-to resource for executives navigating the intersection of performance and principle. Schielke is a certified John C. Maxwell leadership coach, speaker, trainer, facilitator, and a sought-after business & media contributor.
"This book is not merely a guide but a companion on your path to greatness. You'll find yourself returning to its pages time and again, drawing from its well of inspiration and practical advice. Leading for Impact deserves a prominent place on the bookshelf of anyone committed to positive growth and transformation. "
— David L. Schreiner, PhD Interim CEO National Center for Healthcare Leadership | Author | Speaker
"The wisdom Schielke shares doesn't feel distant or unattainable; instead, it feels like a trusted friend providing you with the guidance needed to navigate the intricate terrain of leadership while staying true to your values.
— Kelley Curtin Enterprise Strategy, Leader Enablement, & Execution in Customer Success, Microsoft
"Jennifer's message resonated deeply, offering nonprofit leaders the tools to uncover their purpose, value, and superpower. Every word was a call to lead with authenticity and raise the bar for impactful leadership."
— Kris Puanani Primacio CEO International Surf Therapy Organization
Reach & Recognition
- Featured in 415+ Publications
- Global media reach of 3.35B People
- Published across 34 Countries
A Recognized Voice in Business
Forbes • Inc. • CNBC Make It • Entrepreneur • Newsweek • Business Insider • USA Today • Market Watch • SHRM • MSN • WorldatWork • CEO Weekly • The Economic Times • HR Daily Advisor • Authority Magazine • Her Forward • Thought Leaders, LLC • ebn • P&C Specialist • Training Magazine • Coworker • HR Morning • Chief Executive • Workspan Daily • The Chicago Journal • San Francisco Post • Texas Today • Miami Wire • New York Weekly
SIGNATURE KEYNOTES
- Fearless Leadership: Leading with Integrity and Influence — How to grow, scale, and lead with impact in a rapidly changing world without losing what makes your culture great. (Walk away with your own Value Pillars.)
- Culture by Design: A bold look at how leaders unknowingly create toxic environments and the practical shifts that turn organizations into talent magnets built on trust, autonomy, and accountability. (Expect real Behavior Changes.)
- A Resilient Mindset: Faith, Healing, and Leading with Purpose — A deeply personal keynote on breaking limiting beliefs, embracing a growth mindset, and stepping into confident, purpose-driven leadership. (Built on GRIT.)
AUDIENCES LEAVE WITH
- Strategic clarity that translates into measurable, immediate progress
- Culture shifts that endure because they are values-based and people-aligned
- An operating system that makes excellence repeatable—not accidental
Jennifer's approach is shaped by more than business acumen. Two decades of work with a global training center in life-on-life ministry gave her a deep fluency in human transformation—translating principles into behaviors, and behaviors into culture. She brings that same depth to every stage she stands on: equal parts discernment, empathy, and an unwillingness to settle for surface-level change.
"To whom much is given, much is required." — Luke 12:48. Jennifer lives and leads by that conviction, channeling her success into impact for the leaders and organizations she serves.
Jennifer Schielke
CEO · Bestselling Author · Keynote Speaker on Values-Based Leadership & Organizational Transformation
What does it take to lead an organization without losing the culture, the people, or your own integrity? Jennifer Schielke has spent more than 30 years answering that question—not from a textbook, but from the front lines of building, scaling, and transforming real organizations. As Co-Founder and CEO of Summit Group Solutions, she has guided leaders through their most critical inflection points, delivering the kind of candid, compassionate counsel that produces lasting change. Audiences and Clients don’t just leave inspired—they leave equipped.
Summit Group Solutions has twice earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list and is recognized as an Inc. Power Partner—proof that Jennifer's people-first operating philosophy isn't just principled, it's profitable. Her signature framework elevates emotional intelligence as a stewardship of influence, equipping leaders to drive measurable results without sacrificing trust or integrity.
Her bestselling book, Leading for Impact: The CEO's Guide to Influencing with Integrity, reached No. 1 twice on Amazon & Bookbub and earned bestseller status across more than ten categories. It is now a go-to resource for executives navigating the intersection of performance and principle. Schielke is a certified John C. Maxwell leadership coach, speaker, trainer, facilitator, and a sought-after business & media contributor.
"This book is not merely a guide but a companion on your path to greatness. You'll find yourself returning to its pages time and again, drawing from its well of inspiration and practical advice. Leading for Impact deserves a prominent place on the bookshelf of anyone committed to positive growth and transformation. "
— David L. Schreiner, PhD Interim CEO National Center for Healthcare Leadership | Author | Speaker
"The wisdom Schielke shares doesn't feel distant or unattainable; instead, it feels like a trusted friend providing you with the guidance needed to navigate the intricate terrain of leadership while staying true to your values.
— Kelley Curtin Enterprise Strategy, Leader Enablement, & Execution in Customer Success, Microsoft
"Jennifer's message resonated deeply, offering nonprofit leaders the tools to uncover their purpose, value, and superpower. Every word was a call to lead with authenticity and raise the bar for impactful leadership."
— Kris Puanani Primacio CEO International Surf Therapy Organization
Reach & Recognition
- Featured in 415+ Publications
- Global media reach of 3.35B People
- Published across 34 Countries
A Recognized Voice in Business
Forbes • Inc. • CNBC Make It • Entrepreneur • Newsweek • Business Insider • USA Today • Market Watch • SHRM • MSN • WorldatWork • CEO Weekly • The Economic Times • HR Daily Advisor • Authority Magazine • Her Forward • Thought Leaders, LLC • ebn • P&C Specialist • Training Magazine • Coworker • HR Morning • Chief Executive • Workspan Daily • The Chicago Journal • San Francisco Post • Texas Today • Miami Wire • New York Weekly
SIGNATURE KEYNOTES
- Fearless Leadership: Leading with Integrity and Influence — How to grow, scale, and lead with impact in a rapidly changing world without losing what makes your culture great. (Walk away with your own Value Pillars.)
- Culture by Design: A bold look at how leaders unknowingly create toxic environments and the practical shifts that turn organizations into talent magnets built on trust, autonomy, and accountability. (Expect real Behavior Changes.)
- A Resilient Mindset: Faith, Healing, and Leading with Purpose — A deeply personal keynote on breaking limiting beliefs, embracing a growth mindset, and stepping into confident, purpose-driven leadership. (Built on GRIT.)
AUDIENCES LEAVE WITH
- Strategic clarity that translates into measurable, immediate progress
- Culture shifts that endure because they are values-based and people-aligned
- An operating system that makes excellence repeatable—not accidental
Jennifer's approach is shaped by more than business acumen. Two decades of work with a global training center in life-on-life ministry gave her a deep fluency in human transformation—translating principles into behaviors, and behaviors into culture. She brings that same depth to every stage she stands on: equal parts discernment, empathy, and an unwillingness to settle for surface-level change.
"To whom much is given, much is required." — Luke 12:48. Jennifer lives and leads by that conviction, channeling her success into impact for the leaders and organizations she serves.
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