About

Jessica is a business book author, speaker, and advisor who uses behavioral science to help leaders solve culture, engagement, and communication challenges by teaching them an energizing and emotionally healthy style of leadership. She’s also the creator of the Energinzing Leadership System.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Advisor to people leading businesses of all sizes since 2016 – from regional powerhouses and startups to beloved international brands and Fortune 500 game-changers

• Clients include market-leading powerhouses and beloved brands like Hershey, Ecolab, Trex, Geisinger, Case New Holland Industrial, Point Breeze Credit Union, Geotab, Carlisle Construction Materials, Graham Packaging, and Kellogg.

• 15 years in SVP and director-level marketing and communications positions in financial services, health care, human services, and the federal government (defense logistics)

• Former TV and radio personality

JESSICA’S POINT OF VIEW:

“Emotionally healthy work environments are the key to experiencing purpose and joy — and isn’t that why we’re all here?”

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH:

• Author of Shifting the Energy: How Love Leads Remarkable Teams

• Featured on CNN Radio and in Training Magazine, Training Journal, Exeleon Magazine, HR Director, SAP Insights, Becker’s Hospital Review, Mindful Marketing, PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics, and the SHRM Blog

• Featured presenter on the topic of Employee Burnout and Wellbeing at the annual conference for the Society of Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

• Research includes leading multiple studies on communication, relationships, and leadership effectiveness that included input from more than 200,000 employees across multiple industries, job types, and geographic regions

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Studied Executive Influence at Wharton, Organizational Leadership at Duquesne (MS), and Communication at Towson (BA)
• Accreditated in Public Relations (APR)
• Certified Lean Systems Leader
• Certified in the Hogan Personality & Leadership Assessment
• Certified Professional Leadership Coach

Thomas is a coach and former Paratrooper with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, N.C.

He specializes in helping clients identify the true drivers behind their goals and offering unique perspectives to help them reframe tough situations.

THOMAS’ POINT OF VIEW:

“It all depends on how you look at it — and what you allow yourself to see.”