Professional Speaker · International Facilitator & Trainer · Life Coach

Your audience won't just
be inspired, they'll
do something different.

Research. Storytelling. Humour. Heart. Jennifer brings all of it.

Jennifer A. Matwawana, MSW, RSW has spent 27 years helping people move from knowing better to actually doing better. Every talk is fully customized to your audience, which is exactly what makes it unforgettable.

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27 Years experience

10-60⁺ Minute talk lengths

TEDx Western University

Intl. Facilitator & trainer

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Every room gets the real thing.

Research-backed

Every talk is grounded in neuroscience, EQ frameworks, and evidence, not just motivation.

Fully customized

Every talk is tailored to your audience, your theme, and your goals. No two Jennifer talks are the same.

Humour & heart

Jennifer is funny, warm, and real. She creates psychological safety so people actually engage.

FEATURED · TEDXWESTERNU

The Adversity Perspective

Jennifer's TEDx talk at Western University explores how the hardships we face now become the foundation for where we're going. A powerful message for any audience navigating change, challenge, or growth.

EVENT

TEDxWesternU, Western University

TOPIC

Resilience, adversity & the mindset that moves people forward

BEST FOR

Leadership summits, student audiences, organizational change events

SEE JENNIFER IN ACTION

The stage is where she comes alive.

ALL WOMEN L.E.A.D. EVENT

Learn to R.A.P., Learn to Live — keynote excerpt

SPEAKER REEL

Jennifer in action — keynote clip

SPEAKING TOPICS

Something for every stage.

All topics are fully customized to your audience — making every engagement memorable and meaningful.

FLAGSHIP KEYNOTE

You’re Not the Boss of Me™ — Slaying the Inner Critic

A deeply emotional, science-backed keynote that helps audiences name the inner critic, understand what’s been keeping them stuck, and leave with a practical framework for choosing themselves — every day. Built on neuroscience, lived experience, and the proprietary J.A.M. Effect™.

KEYNOTE

Calm in the Chaos

From burnout to balance. Jennifer reveals the L.I.E.S. we tell ourselves and replaces them with evidence-based strategies rooted in emotional intelligence, nervous system regulation, and cognitive reframing. Audiences leave feeling seen, re-energized, and equipped.

KEYNOTE

You Are the Bamboo

Strong yet flexible. Using the metaphor of bamboo, Jennifer challenges audiences to bend without breaking, lead with empathy, and grow through adversity. Perfect for emerging leaders, teams navigating change, and women’s leadership events.

AUDIENCE OUTCOMES

What You Can Expect

◆ Deeper self-awareness & emotional regulation
◆ Reduced shame, perfectionism & self-judgment
◆ Stronger confidence & aligned decision-making
◆ Practical tools they’ll use the same week

SPEAKING FORMATS

Whatever the room needs.

Jennifer is flexible, experienced, and easy to work with.

Keynote addresses

Opening or closing keynotes for conferences, summits, and leadership events. Jennifer sets the tone, and your audience remembers it.

Workshops & training

Half-day or full-day sessions with tools, assessments, and implementation strategies. Participants leave with a plan, not just notes.

Panel discussions

Jennifer brings perspective, warmth, and thoughtful engagement to any panel format, sparking the conversations that matter.

WORKING WITH JENNIFER

Practical things event planners want to know.

Talk length

10 minutes to 60 minutes. Jennifer works within your schedule and adapts to any format.

Location & travel

Jennifer travels across Canada and internationally for in-person engagements. Virtual available worldwide.

Format flexibility

In-person keynotes, virtual talks, hybrid events, and panel discussions. Jennifer delivers in any setting.

Every talk is customized

Jennifer researches your audience, your industry, and your event theme before every engagement. No generic keynotes. Ever.

SECTORS SERVED

Her message translates everywhere.

Including a keynote at Western University.

Western University

Trades & construction

Manufacturing & operations

Finance & banking

Healthcare & community services

Post-secondary education

Government & municipal

Nonprofit & social impact

Corporate & executive teams

WHAT EVENT PLANNERS & ATTENDEES SAY

"Jennifer will take your audience on a journey. With her kind and engaging voice and her stories of strength, your audience will think, believe, and move toward goals and hopes for their future. Don't miss an opportunity to book this speaker."

Sarah Hilton
CEO, Spoken Advantage

"Her style of storytelling is so thought-provoking — she educates and entertains at the same time. She created an enriching experience for our attendees that they won't soon forget."

Camille Edwards
Lerners LLP

"It was awesome having Jennifer as a guest speaker! She was very engaging and spoke eloquently about the topic at hand. Jennifer will definitely leave you feeling inspired. She is a phenomenal speaker and life coach. Thanks again Jennifer, for making such a positive impact."

Didi R.
Event attendee

"Hi Jen, You were excellent!

I think you were very personable and brought a level of humour that was
appropriate for a topic that is difficult for some people to talk about. I think that allowed people to let their guard down and be very receptive to the content you
presented.

Your audience won't justbe inspired, they'lldo something different.

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