Jaz Ampaw-Farr is a transformational speaker and expert in human-first leadership. She inspires audiences with powerful messages about resilience, growth, and change.
Jaz is a multi-award-winning motivational speaker known for her dynamic presence. She helps people reframe their stories, shift perspectives, and take meaningful action. This ability to spark transformation is at the heart of her work.
Her message is rooted in personal experience. Jaz overcame a traumatic childhood and went on to become a TV presenter, TEDx speaker, stand-up comedian, and reality TV personality. She shares her journey with honesty, humor, and warmth, encouraging others to lead with authenticity and courage.
She has made a significant impact in education and healthcare. Her leadership projects—both national and international—help leaders and teams unlock their full potential. Business leaders, corporations, and governments now seek her out to create similar results.
Jaz and her husband, Ed, co-founded Be Human First Limited, a leadership development consultancy. Their mission is to help leaders connect more deeply with their teams, drive growth, and leave a legacy that matters.
Audiences leave her talks feeling empowered and motivated. In her TEDx talk, Jaz shared how she moved from trauma and homelessness to becoming a resilience expert. Her story reminds us all of the power we hold to change our own lives—and the lives of others.
Jaz’s strength lies in reframing challenges. She calls out “mindset poverty” and helps people rise above it. Her unique view of the world ignites new possibilities and pushes others beyond their limits.
She speaks on stages around the world and partners with leading organizations like Skillsoft, The Marketing Society, Gucci, RED, The Festival Of Media, and the BBC.
