Speaker

I heard Paula speak for the first time this summer and I was truly awe-inspired and blown away. I was mesmerized from the first word until the last. She is the kind of speaker that sticks with you long after you leave the venue. Can't recommend her highly enough. Just amazing!! 🙂

I had the pleasure of hearing Paula give a talk on leading with authenticity and how to build trust and influence in your business. She has the magic ability to express exactly what you need to hear. Even if you've heard it 100 times before, it lands differently coming out of Paula's mouth. She really makes you feel like, "what I have to say, what I have to contribute is valuable". She's such an inspiring and engaging speaker - I would listen to her talk about anything!

I had the pleasure of working with Paula Jenkins through our annual Entrepreneurship Showcase at One Million Degrees, and she was phenomenal. Her session, “Start Smart: Building a Business Without Breaking the Bank (or Your Spirit),” was insightful, inspiring, and deeply resonated with our Scholars and Alumni.

Paula was kind, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. She came well-prepared and created a welcoming, engaging space for all participants. The feedback was unanimous—100% of attendees who responded gave her a 5-star rating!

Highly recommend Paula for any speaking engagement or workshop!

We had the pleasure of having Paula R. Jenkins speak to our girls about entrepreneurship, and she delivered an incredibly inspiring and impactful session. Her workshop, “Start Smart: Building a Business Without Breaking the Bank (or Your Spirit),” was full of wisdom, transparency, and encouragement.

Paula shared her personal journey, business insights, and practical steps the girls could take to start preparing for entrepreneurship now. Most importantly, she emphasized how everything in life and business begins and ends with communication—a message that truly resonated.

Her ability to connect with young people is remarkable. She was engaging, authentic, and left a lasting impression on everyone in the room. Highly recommend Paula for any organization looking to inspire, empower, and educate the next generation of leaders!

— Bertina Booker, Butterflies N Effect

I highly recommend Paula for anyone looking to make a real impact in leadership development and team-building! She led an engaging DISC assessment and communication workshop at our company offsite. Paula’s energy, expertise, and ability to connect with the team made the session incredibly valuable. We left with practical tools to improve collaboration and communication.

I was fortunate enough to have Paula Jenkins lead a session on Emotional Intelligence during our College of Science and Health Summer Leadership Development series, and the experience was truly transformative. Paula’s dynamic and engaging workshop provided our faculty and staff leaders with practical tools to enhance their self-awareness, empathy, and effectiveness in leadership. Her ability to connect with the audience, present complex concepts clearly, and inspire meaningful change was exceptional. The session left a lasting impact on our leadership team, equipping them with strategies that have already made a positive difference in how they approach collaboration and team building. If you are looking for a speaker or consultant who delivers immense value and leaves your team stronger and more empowered, I highly recommend Paula Jenkins. Her expertise and passion for leadership development are unmatched. Thank you, Paula, for your incredible contribution to our program!

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Paula's presentation was "EXCELLENT" The flow of her presentation was very insightful. The audience was engaged and understood the depth of her topic. Paula, for the WIN!

Participated in a workshop with Paula Jenkins! Highly recommend her to present to your group or your team. She was inspiring and extremely engaging!

I was delighted to attend an event featuring Paula Jenkins recently. She has a unique ability to connect with the audience and provide deeply insightful content to spur effective communication. I left feeling well-equipped to better manage my business and my team. I was impressed and inspired - her approach was exactly what I needed.

We were thrilled to have Paula Jenkins as our featured speaker at our Breakfast before Business recent networking event in Highwood. My first encounter with Paula was at another Chamber event, where she managed to capture my attention in a brief 30-second introduction. Impressed by her charisma, I reached out and invited her to join us in Highwood. Our event took place at a children's play space, a no-shoes, socks-only play area. Paula, embracing the unique setting, presented in her socks, showcasing her engaging and personable nature. Her presentation on communication styles was not only insightful but also immediately connected with the audience. Paula shared her personal journey, embracing her "unapologetically Paula" approach, and encouraged attendees to identify their communication styles by raising their hands high. The interactive session involved assigning qualities to these styles, resulting in an energetic and participatory atmosphere with raised hands and enthusiastic responses. Paula's ability to make the experience both enjoyable and educational was evident as the majority of the crowd stayed to engage with her after the presentation. In our conversation, Paula revealed that several attendees were repeat participants—a testament to her impact. If you have the opportunity, reason, or even a reasonable chance, I wholeheartedly recommend hiring Paula for your organization. Thank you, Paula, and please consider returning to Highwood again!

This is the second time I've had Paula speak for a leadership series for our Chamber of Commerce and to say the least she blew it out of the park. She was personable and engaging, had the audience enthralled and participating, which was great to see. We will definitely be booking her again. I can't recommend her enough.

The financial session presented by LFS Consulting at a recent college conference for women of color left an indelible mark on all attendees. LFS Consulting's presentation was a masterclass in financial education. Paula's deep knowledge and expertise were immediately evident, and her ability to convey complex financial concepts in a simple and engaging manner was truly remarkable. The high energy and enthusiasm they brought to the session were infectious, making the room come alive with excitement. It was clear that Paula was not just there to deliver information but to inspire and empower.

Paula was a guest speaker at our company retreat and what a TREAT it was for us! Paula was professional, engaging, funny, inclusive, and energetic!!! Her speaking topic on empathy in the workplace as well as learning about the DISC assessment was SPOT ON and well received by the entire staff! Thank you so much Paula, WE LOVED YOU!!!!

Paula was one of our keynote speakers for the McHenry Area Chamber LEAD conference. She was both informative and entertaining which is an important combination in a speaker. I've heard multiple speakers over the years on the topic of Communication and even a few who discussed the DISC assessment, but Paula's energy and relatability made this presentation so much more impactful. I would highly encourage working with Paula.