Productivity Psychology Expert & International Speaker; Author of "The Reset Mindset"; Host of "Take Back Time" Podcast; Former C-Suite Executive at Top-Five Research Company

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Penny Zenker Biography

Penny Zenker, known as The Focusologist, is an international speaker, bestselling author, and former C-suite executive at a global top-five research company. Zenker is recognized for her expertise in productivity psychology, specializing in strategies to reduce distraction, perfectionism, and self-sabotage in both personal and professional settings. She holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance from Drexel University, studied economics at University College London, and completed executive and life coaching training at the International Coaching Academy.

Zenker has founded, built, and sold multiple multimillion-dollar companies, including a technology firm that received industry recognition. At a leading market research company, she managed business unit turnarounds and served as a Tony Robbins business coach, advising leaders and entrepreneurs on leadership development, business scaling, and fostering a culture of ownership. Her business experience also includes serving as executive producer for the major motion picture "Wish Man," which tells the story of Frank Shankewitz, a founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Zenker is the author of two bestselling books: "The Reset Mindset," a USA Today Best Seller and Success Magazine Top 10 Business Book, and "The Productivity Zone," which addresses time management and productivity improvement. "The Reset Mindset" received the International Impact Book Award. Her TEDx talk, "The Energy of Thought," has reached a global audience with over one million views. Zenker also hosts the podcast "Take Back Time," which ranks among the top 2% worldwide and focuses on productivity, time management, and peak performance.

Zenker has delivered presentations and training for organizations such as Deloitte, Pfizer, SAP, Samsung, and NASA, and her insights have been featured by NBC News, ESPN, Forbes, and Inc. As a master NLP practitioner and neuro-strategist, Zenker integrates thought, communication, and behavior to provide actionable strategies for positive change and optimal results. She speaks internationally on navigating change, overcoming challenges, and enhancing focus, supporting organizations and individuals in achieving their goals and improving performance.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/26/2026.

Penny Zenker Speaking Topics

  • The Reset Mindset: Dynamic Leadership: Navigating Change & Challenge with Ease

    75% of all transformation efforts fail, and only 12% of executives believe their people have what it takes to lead in the Digital Age. The problem isn’t the unprecedented rate of change, it’s the way we manage people, projects, priorities, and stress. How do we become more resilient, innovative, and adaptable?

    In this revealing, thought-provoking, and actionable presentation, productivity expert Penny Zenker draws on her three decades of founding, running, and scaling multimillion-dollar enterprises to reveal three steps we need to take if we want to solve complex problems and reach our seemingly impossible goals in rapidly changing times.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Overcome resistance to change by adopting a Reset Mindset
    • Build future leaders with greater autonomy
    • Make better, faster decisions
    • Simplify complex problems and stay focused on the right things
    • Block out distractions, so you can focus on what matters most

  • Own Your Focus: Achieve More Impact with Less Effort

    In a world of rapid change, managing our time has never been harder. In fact, 59% of workers report feeling depleted, drained, and distracted. In the face of multiple competing priorities, how do we make time work for rather than against us?

    After three decades spent founding, running, and scaling organizations, and interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders, Penny Zenker (aka “The Focusologist”) has learned that we can redesign the way we work, lead, and live by reconnecting with the bigger picture, challenging the status quo, and establishing systems that support our greatest priorities—one reset moment at a time.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Identify your top distractions and what they’re costing you
    • Make more Reset Moments to stop compounding stress
    • Apply the 80/20 rule to eliminate competing priorities
    • Use gatekeepers to protect and direct your priorities

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Penny Zenker Videos

The “Take Back Time” Formula with Focusologist, Penny Zenker ...

The “Take Back Time” Formula with Focusologist, Penny Zenker ...

Penny Zenker - Stop the Tug of War with Time

Penny Zenker - Stop the Tug of War with Time

Penny Zenker: "Energy is EveryThing -Interactive"

Penny Zenker: "Energy is EveryThing -Interactive"

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Penny Zenker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Reset Mindset: Dynamic Leadership: Navigating Change & Challenge with Ease, Own Your Focus: Achieve More Impact with Less Effort, The Energy of Thought: Building a Reset Mindset, Reset Your Leadership Communication: Create a Common Language to Work Through Challenges and Innovative Leadership: Think outside the Box to Achieve the Seemingly Impossible. The estimated speaking fee range to book Penny Zenker for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Penny Zenker generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Jones Loflin, Libby Gill, Laura Vanderkam and Amelia Rose Earhart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Penny Zenker for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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