Business as Usual is Obsolete. And That’s a GOOD Thing!
Jennifer Vessels. CEO of Next Step and a trusted advisor to Adobe, Cisco, Google, IKEA, Microsoft, Novartis, and Schneider Electric. She doesn’t study transformation—she leads it. Every day.
For over 20 years, Jennifer has architected and delivered transformation across Silicon Valley, EMEA, and Asia. Her work consistently drives measurable and lasting business results.
She has helped create $18 billion in market value for Adobe and $100 million in profits for Cisco. In addition, she has delivered 300% ROI on AI adoption and 250% revenue growth for Mitel. She continues to deliver measurable results for clients daily.
Her proprietary P.E.A.C.E. Framework (Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, and Empowerment) provides a clear roadmap for leaders. Developed and proven through two decades of Fortune 100 transformation, it gives leaders a battle-tested roadmap they can implement starting Monday morning.
Unlike speakers who rely on research or past roles, Jennifer shares what’s happening right now on the front lines of global transformation. Audiences don’t get textbook case studies—they get tools forged through live client work.
WHAT MAKES JENNIFER DIFFERENT
- Active CEO, not a former executive: Jennifer leads transformation daily—every keynote draws from live client engagements, not past roles.
- Quantified Fortune 100 results: $18B market value (Adobe), $100M profits (Cisco), 300% AI ROI, 250% revenue growth (Mitel).
- Silicon Valley insider applied globally: Bridges the innovation-to-execution gap for EMEA and global organisations navigating rapid change.
- Proprietary P.E.A.C.E. Approach: Battle-tested in billion-dollar organisations—ready for your audience to implement immediately.
- Energetic, disruptive, results-focused: Bold, professional, and infectiously optimistic—sessions that challenge thinking and ignite action.
Jennifer’s keynotes include:
- People + AI: The Fortune 100 Formula.
- Emergence: How Leaders Succeed when Maps Fail.
- No Clue, No Fear: Thriving through Uncertainty.
