Jill Tupper

Jill Tupper is a global leadership innovator, keynote speaker, and executive coach whose work focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, adventure, and corporate performance. Tupper is the founder of the "Corporate Triathlete" leader program, which trains mind, body, and business for peak performance. With a master's degree in leadership, a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy, and a professorship at the Rady Executive Business School at UC San Diego, along with certifications in meditation, executive coaching, and corporate negotiation, Tupper applies the mind-body connection to leadership development in business environments.

Tupper's leadership approach is grounded in neuroscience and practical experience. As a former occupational therapist, she addresses the neural pathways that reinforce negative patterns and provides practical tools for sustainable change, helping audiences rewire their thinking for growth and resilience. Drawing on her experiences in marathons, triathlons, rock climbing, outrigger canoeing, and global travel, including climbing Kilimanjaro, Tupper encourages others to approach challenges with determination and adaptability. Her work with Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, Ethiopia, and other locations, combined with insights from neuroscience, underscores the impact of purpose in professional and personal life.

Tupper has collaborated with Fortune 500 organizations such as Boeing, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and American Express. She has served as a YPO presenter, instructor at the Rady Center for Executive Development at UC San Diego, and media expert for Channel 5. Tupper also founded a nonprofit organization for at-risk youth and has delivered leadership and mental health programs in countries including Italy, Russia, Nicaragua, Africa, Mexico, India, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Brazil. Her keynote topics include leadership, female leadership, innovation, mental health, teamwork, and managing digital distractions.

Tupper has contributed to humanitarian efforts by training and equipping first responders, soldiers, refugees, and leaders affected by the war in Ukraine, providing "Release from Trauma" kits to participants such as military leaders, chaplains, community leaders, hospital staff, and refugees. She has conducted training in challenging environments, including bomb shelters, emphasizing practical strategies for resilience.

Tupper's work bridges high performance and human resilience, delivering science-based strategies to audiences ranging from corporate boardrooms to humanitarian settings. Her presentations integrate neuroscience, leadership development, and mental health, offering practical insights for thriving in complex environments.