Jenny Wood

In an era of AI disruption, economic swings, and shifting markets, resilience is your team’s competitive edge. Jenny Wood—New York Times bestselling author of Wild Courage—led major operational shifts at Google as the company grew from 6,000 to 180,000 employees.

Over her 18-year rise from entry-level to executive, she learned that thriving in change takes more than grit. It takes nine unexpected traits that most of us were taught to dial down. Jenny shows how to use them wisely to stay adaptable and high-performing. Because inspired people don’t wait for change—they lead it.

You will learn to:

• Steal Jenny’s 2-step playbook for keeping customers loyal—even when everything behind the scenes is in flux.
• Flip the script on setbacks using the “Truths and Tales” framework that turns obstacles into momentum.
• Copy the 3 daily habits of teams that crush change—and how to hardwire them into your culture starting tomorrow.

In a high-speed, high-stakes world, courageous leadership isn’t optional—it’s your edge. New York Times bestselling author of Wild Courage, Jenny Wood, led large Ops teams as Google scaled from 6,000 to 180,000 employees. Now, she’s revealing the bold, no-BS strategies behind her rise from entry-level to executive over 18 years.

This keynote delivers a practical, high-impact framework to inspire your team, elevate customer experience, and unlock peak performance.

Jenny’s teams helped drive billions in revenue while navigating hypergrowth, layoffs, and reinvention—and now she’s handing you the playbook.You’ll learn how to:

• Apply the ONE leadership tweak you can make today to boost your influence.
• Let courage beat charisma every time—and how to own it as your secret weapon.
• Leverage a proven playbook to ignite innovation, build unshakable trust, and drive business results.

Most team problems aren’t about skills—they’re about courage. And in today’s fast, hybrid, AI-fueled world, tired teamwork tactics won’t cut it.

Jenny Wood—New York Times bestselling author of Wild Courage and former Google exec who led global, multi-generational, hybrid teams as Google grew from 6,000 to 180,000—shares a bold new blueprint for building trust, breaking silos, and getting results across any organization.

With nine gutsy traits most people are told to dial down, this high-energy keynote shows how to unlock speed, spark innovation, and fuel team chemistry.

You’ll learn how to:

• Accelerate trust fast with the IKEA Strategy—perfect for any hybrid, global, or multi-gen team.
• Stop drowning in emails—use the “Pullit and Bullet” technique to collaborate like a pro today.
• Influence in every meeting with the “Tame the Octopus” method.

Reorgs. Burnout. AI anxiety. It’s a lot—and your team still has to deliver.

Jenny Wood, former Google executive and New York Times bestselling author of Wild Courage, knows how to cut through the noise and get everyone fired up.

With 18 years of experience leading global, hybrid teams at Google, she delivers a dynamic, no-fluff keynote that teaches you to embrace nine unexpected traits you’ve been told to dial down. Jenny flips the script and gives your audience the spark they need to take bold action and drive business results.

Because when people feel lit up—not burned out—they stay in the game longer, stronger, and more engaged.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use the three-step process to reignite energy, creativity, and commitment—especially when the pressure is on.
• Spot the real root of disengagement (hint: it’s not laziness)—and fix it with one simple shift.
• Ask the bold question that turns “meh” employees into powerhouses—and why most leaders are too afraid to ask it.