Janine Hamner Holman

Janine Hamner Holman is an internationally recognized speaker, organizational development consultant, and bestselling author with expertise in conscious leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B), psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and talent management. Holman has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, followed by work in a Fortune 200 company, providing her with insights into motivating individuals, teams, and organizational leaders across nonprofit, for-profit, and public sectors. As CEO of J&J Consulting Group, she brings over 30 years of experience to her work with purpose-driven CEOs and executive teams, focusing on building courageous, high-performance organizations.

Holman has studied brain science for more than 10 years and holds degrees from Cornell, MHS, and NYU. After completing her studies at NYU with a double major in English and political science, she earned a certification from Cornell University in the psychology of leadership. Holman is a SHRM-CP, SHRM certified in inclusive cultures, a certified partnership practitioner, a certified practitioner in emotional intelligence, a certified coach, and a certified partner with Culture Talk. Her consulting portfolio includes Fortune 200 companies, local nonprofits, and a range of organizations in between. She is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.

Holman is the author of "Mind the Gap: Lessons in 21st Century Conscious Leadership" and a contributing author to the bestselling books "Mission Matters: World's Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips To Success" and "On the Shoulders of Mighty Women." She hosts the podcast "The Cost of Not Paying Attention." Holman applies scientifically validated strategies and tools to build high-performance teams, enhance organizational effectiveness, and develop leaders and organizations that attract and retain top talent.

Holman has delivered keynote addresses at the U.S. Navy's Inaugural Summit on Diversity, multiple events for the County of San Diego, and events for organizations including Engie, SHRM, Inter-American Development Bank, The Fresno Leadership Institute, Port of Los Angeles, University of Southern California, and The Fletcher School at Tufts University. She has been featured by USA Today and LA Weekly, was a shortlisted nominee for the Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards from the LA Times, and received the CXO 2.0 Leadership Award. Holman serves on the Advisory Council for Harvard Business Review.