Looking for a dynamic and insightful speaker to inspire your audience?

With years of experience in the organisational change space, Jess Heagren is a thought leader known for her innovative ideas and strategic approach. Her engaging speaking style and deep knowledge make her a sought-after speaker at conferences, seminars, and corporate events.

You can expect a tailored presentation that resonates with your audience, leaving them motivated and inspired. Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker, panelist, or workshop facilitator, Jess will deliver a memorable and impactful session.

Jess Heagren speaking about Careers After Babies

Hear from Jess, founder of Careers after babies

Hi! I'm Jess, the passionate founder of Careers After Babies and the author of the groundbreaking report, Careers After Babies: The Uncomfortable Truth.

As a proud mother of four, I really understand the daily struggles faced by working parents.

But in my extensive experience as a former Director in the financial services industry, I also get the problems that organisations face in supporting their employees who are also parents.

I bridge the gap between working parents and employers, equipping organisations with the tools to fully support their working parents to succeed in their professional roles but also to maintain the work-life balance they desire, ultimately finding fulfillment both at work and at home. Because when they have that….they stay. My talks urging organisations to stop losing invaluable talent and wasting money, the effect of which is a flourishing work culture and better business outcomes.

Whether you are part of an employee resource group, a team of Directors or HR professionals, or an organiser of an industry-wide event, seeking a dynamic speaker who can offer practical solutions and ignite change within your organisation or event, look no further.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “Jess’ messages really resonated with women and men across our team, causing us all to think about how we are behaving and what our people actually need. It was exactly what we needed to further our thinking”

    Harriet, PWC Consulting

  • "Jessica delivered thought provoking content in an engaging way which stirred up some great conversations between attendees"

    Eve, Essex County Council

  • "It generated an amazing discussion and thoughtful reflections on how better support women (and men) in their parent's journey and nurture empathetic leadership where parenthood is always more supported. Thank you Jess for this valuable discussion"

    Noemie, Johnson & Johnson

  • "Jess gave a brilliant, thoughtful and inspiring session on the Careers After Babies Accreditation and provided some excellent stats to help illustrate the problems the accreditation is aiming to alleviate"

    Deputy MD, Greenwich Students Union

  • "Jess’s story clearly strikes a chord with listeners, and her message about the importance of supporting working parents is so crucial for all to hear. We would absolutely have her back at an event in future"

    Deputy CEO, Leesman

  • We all know the retention stats are awful but Jess’ really helped bring to life what goes wrong in the workplace and crucially how organisations can prevent this from happening

    Partner, Franchise Partners LLP

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