Jennifer Spear
CVH
CVP

Jennifer Spear

BA, BBA, MBA

ON, CANADA
Jennifer partners with companies to Do Things Differently & Work UnScripted. Helping companies Solve Problems, Plan Strategically and make Creativity & Innovation a Reality in the workplace.
certified virtual presenter
certified virtual presenter

 Jennifer is a recovering corporate executive who now helps organizations through Keynotes and Facilitation to Do Things Differently and Work UnScripted. Jennifer works with teams and organizations to help them Solve Problems, Plan Strategically and make innovation and creativity a reality in their workplace.

Whether you are looking for a keynote, emcee or moderator, or a highly engaging break-out session at a conference, an intimate executive team meeting or hands-on interactive workshop,  Jennifer delivers completely customized well researched talks that inform, inspire and impact the audience whether in-person, virtual or a hybrid. From her formal education to her practical experience in the boardroom coupled with her skills in improv, Jennifer delights business audiences at all levels with her engaging style, use of humour and relevant and timely presentation of information designed to deliver results.

Prior to starting Clean Slate, Jennifer was Vice President of both Human Resources and Marketing for a national retailer and understands the importance of both employee and customer engagement. As a graduate of both Ivey's Executive MBA program and Second City, Jennifer operates where the business and creative worlds collide. Jennifer is a certified Facilitator and Trainer in Creative Problem Solving and is certified in the Basadur Creative Problem Solving Profile (CPSP). Jennifer has worked with diverse groups including CSAE, BMO and NASA. Jennifer is a member of CAPS, NSA & GSF, the ATD, the Human Resources Professional Association, the Canadian Society of Association Executives, the Applied Improvisation Network, and sat on the National Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and sits on the National Board of Meetings Mean Business Canada. Jennifer is the Author of the upcoming book "UnScripted".

Completely customized talks appropriate for audiences of all levels of the organization from the shop floor to the board room

Testimonial:

Jennifer Spear is a gifted speaker who knows how to engage an audience, shake participants out of their comfort zones and help them start implementing strategies immediately. A frequent speaker at CSTD events including the national conference and the national symposium, she always receives the highest acclaim from participants. Not only does she provide memorable, informative sessions, but she has audiences laughing, standing, and participating at an unprecedented level. Regardless of the space or time constrictions we may have placed upon her, Jennifer was able to adapt her content to our audience and our event while still managing to deliver superior results.

As a conference planner, I have always found Jennifer to be a creative partner willing to test new strategies to help us boost attendance and engagement. She's a pleasure to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to deliver fresh, positive and uplifting experiences to their colleagues, attendees or employees. I have no doubt she'll prove an asset to your event.

Danielle Lamothe

Director, Professional Events

Institute for Performance & Learning (formerly CSTD)

Jennifer 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

 Jennifer is a recovering corporate executive who now helps organizations through Keynotes and Facilitation to Do Things Differently and Work UnScripted. Jennifer works with teams and organizations to help them Solve Problems, Plan Strategically and make innovation and creativity a reality in their workplace.

Whether you are looking for a keynote, emcee or moderator, or a highly engaging break-out session at a conference, an intimate executive team meeting or hands-on interactive workshop,  Jennifer delivers completely customized well researched talks that inform, inspire and impact the audience whether in-person, virtual or a hybrid. From her formal education to her practical experience in the boardroom coupled with her skills in improv, Jennifer delights business audiences at all levels with her engaging style, use of humour and relevant and timely presentation of information designed to deliver results.

Prior to starting Clean Slate, Jennifer was Vice President of both Human Resources and Marketing for a national retailer and understands the importance of both employee and customer engagement. As a graduate of both Ivey's Executive MBA program and Second City, Jennifer operates where the business and creative worlds collide. Jennifer is a certified Facilitator and Trainer in Creative Problem Solving and is certified in the Basadur Creative Problem Solving Profile (CPSP). Jennifer has worked with diverse groups including CSAE, BMO and NASA. Jennifer is a member of CAPS, NSA & GSF, the ATD, the Human Resources Professional Association, the Canadian Society of Association Executives, the Applied Improvisation Network, and sat on the National Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and sits on the National Board of Meetings Mean Business Canada. Jennifer is the Author of the upcoming book "UnScripted".

Completely customized talks appropriate for audiences of all levels of the organization from the shop floor to the board room

Testimonial:

Jennifer Spear is a gifted speaker who knows how to engage an audience, shake participants out of their comfort zones and help them start implementing strategies immediately. A frequent speaker at CSTD events including the national conference and the national symposium, she always receives the highest acclaim from participants. Not only does she provide memorable, informative sessions, but she has audiences laughing, standing, and participating at an unprecedented level. Regardless of the space or time constrictions we may have placed upon her, Jennifer was able to adapt her content to our audience and our event while still managing to deliver superior results.

As a conference planner, I have always found Jennifer to be a creative partner willing to test new strategies to help us boost attendance and engagement. She's a pleasure to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to deliver fresh, positive and uplifting experiences to their colleagues, attendees or employees. I have no doubt she'll prove an asset to your event.

Danielle Lamothe

Director, Professional Events

Institute for Performance & Learning (formerly CSTD)

Jennifer 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Work & Lead UnScripted

The pace of change today is unparalleled and accelerating. The plans that worked in the past are no longer working. New problems require new thinking. As Leaders, we can set direction but we cannot plan every step of the journey. The rules may have changed but you still need to perform. The most successful leaders of tomorrow will possess one very important skill; the ability to improvise - to Work and Lead UnScripted.

In this highly interactive and engaging session participants...

Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny
Jennifer 's Virtual Presenter Certificate