Jen Croneberger is a renowned leadership consultant, 4-time TEDx speaker, and the Founder of The HUMAN Leadership Institute. For over two decades, she has been proving that leadership is not about titles—it’s about human connection. From professional athletes to Fortune 500 executives and government agencies, Jen has guided individuals and teams to lead with confidence, compassion, and courage.
Her B.R.A.V.E. Human Leadership™ methodology—centered on Belonging, Resilience, Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Empathy—helps leaders cultivate meaningful relationships and foster workplace cultures that thrive. Backed by her background in Sports and Performance Psychology and extensive research, Jen has dedicated her career to helping people connect more deeply with themselves and others in ways that transform both individuals and organizations.
A gifted storyteller, Jen has captivated audiences across four TEDx stages, blending personal experiences with evidence-based insights that inspire relational leadership—the ability to balance performance with genuine human connection. Her expertise has been sought by industry-leading companies, including Nike, Samsung, Lockheed Martin, and Procter & Gamble, as well as several federal agencies.
Committed to lifelong learning, Jen holds certifications from Harvard Business School (Sustainable Business Strategy), Cornell University (Diversity & Inclusion), Yale University (The Science of Well-Being), and UPenn (The Neuroscience of Business). Since 2020, she has been a distinguished, invite-only member of the Forbes Coaches Council.
Jen is also a passionate writer. Her first book, These Five Words Are Mine (2012), deeply resonated with readers, and her latest release, Meet Them Where They Are, continues her mission of helping leaders embrace their humanity in a world that needs it more than ever. In addition to her books, she contributes articles to Forbes and other major publications.
Her impact has been recognized with several honors, including Female Business Leader of the Year and being named the #1 Motivational Speaker in the Philadelphia and Washington, DC corridor five years in a row. She was also featured in Main Line Today magazine’s “Power Women” list for her commitment to fostering compassion and empathy in leadership—especially during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At home in the Philadelphia suburbs, Jen shares her life with her wife and their three beloved Labrador Retrievers—Quinley, Benson, and Piper. In a household divided by baseball loyalties—Jen a die-hard Yankees fan, her wife a Red Sox supporter—the dogs, at least, remain loyal Yankees fans! When she’s not speaking, consulting, or writing, you’ll find Jen laughing with friends, walking her dogs, or practicing the deep human connection she so passionately teaches.
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