Keynote Speaking

You Own It: Build a Career That’s Ready for Anything

Career change isn’t optional.
Being prepared for it is.

In You Own It: Build a Career That’s Ready for Anything, Jenny Showalter delivers a powerful, relatable keynote centered on career ownership, preparation, and resilience. The message resonates with professionals navigating growth, opportunity, and change, whether that change is intentional, unexpected, or forced.

Drawing from more than 30 years in business aviation, a third-generation family business legacy, entrepreneurship, and firsthand experience with career transitions and layoffs, Jenny challenges audiences to stop reacting to career moments and start preparing for them. Through real-world stories and practical insight, she helps professionals better understand their value and make thoughtful decisions during pivotal career moments.

This keynote reflects Jenny’s work as a career coach supporting individuals through all types of change. When people understand their value, follow their passions, and build meaningful networks, they show up more engaged, resilient, and prepared for what’s next.

The message weaves together career change, networking, volunteerism, imposter syndrome, multigenerational family business dynamics, and resilience into a cohesive, actionable message. Audiences walk away with clarity, renewed confidence, and practical tools they can apply immediately, whether they are growing in their current role or navigating a transition.

Jenny’s delivery is conversational, engaging, and grounded in lived experience. Audiences feel seen, challenged, and equipped to move forward with confidence.

Core Themes & Topics Covered

Career change, including intentional growth and forced transitions
Becoming a prepared professional, not a reactive one
Overcoming imposter syndrome and owning professional identity
Building strong networks that create opportunity and support
Leveraging volunteerism to expand visibility, leadership, and influence
Family business dynamics and legacy, including multigenerational perspectives
Pivotal career moments for single mothers and working parents

What Audiences Walk Away With

Clarity on how to prepare for career change before it happens
Practical strategies for networking with purpose and confidence
Insight into how volunteerism can support growth and resilience
Tools to recognize and move beyond imposter syndrome
Confidence to own professional identity, ambition, and direction
Actionable steps they can apply immediately

Ideal Audiences

This keynote is designed for a broad range of audiences, including:

Professionals at any career stage
Corporate and leadership teams
Business aviation professionals
Professional associations and conference attendees
Women’s leadership groups and working parents
Entrepreneurs and family business professionals
Students and young professionals

Delivery & Training

Jenny is a trained keynote speaker through Heroic Public Speaking. Her delivery is engaging, practical, and deeply relatable, connecting with audiences while leaving them with tools they can use immediately.

Speaking Inquiry

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