Global Communication Expert, Emmy-Award Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author & Founder & CEO of Soulcast Media
Jessica Chen Biography
Jessica Chen is an Emmy Award winner, a global communication expert, author and speaker.
She has taught over two million people how to improve their communication skills at work. Chen has spoken at top organizations, including Google, Microsoft, Citibank, and the United Nations, to teach their teams how to communicate and stand out in a global workplace.
Her book, “Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for all the Right Reasons,” empowers those raised with “Quiet Culture” traits — where deference, humility, harmony, and dogged hard work are praised — get noticed without being loud, aggressive or boastful.
Chen is the founder & CEO of Soulcast Media, a global communication training company. Clients include Chanel, Mattel, and S&P Global, among many others. Prior to Soulcast Media, she was an award-winning journalist and has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazine.
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Jessica Chen Speaking Topics
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The New ROI: Return on Intelligence - Unlocking the Power of Human Potential
This keynote is a front-row seat to the future of work and how we can position ourselves to drive business results. Focusing on AI and it’s impact in the workplace, this dynamic session will inspire participants to elevate their communication and collaboration skills. Drawing from Jessica Chen’s popular courses with over 2 million learners, attendees will know how to unlock their human potential, cut through noise, break down silos, and accelerate innovation by engaging more purposefully across teams.
You will learn:
- How to communicate with clarity and confidence in an AI-integrated workplace to drive decisions and visibility.
- Strategies to break down cross-functional silos and build stronger team alignment for faster innovation.
- A framework to cut through workplace noise so your ideas and contributions get noticed and acted on.
- Tools to engage more purposefully across hybrid and diverse teams to boost collaboration and results.
Themes: Future, collaboration, communication, teamwork, unlocking human potential
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Lead in the Age of AI: Adaptive Leadership and Influence at Work
This high-impact keynote is designed for today’s professionals navigating constant change, digital disruption, and cultural complexity. Jessica Chen will draw on her journalism background and share inspiring stories of people who have lead with courage and accelerated business outcomes by coming together as a team. Through her signature “Communication Advantage” framework, Jessica will equip attendees with tools to inspire action so it’s not just about managing change—it’s about becoming the kind of leader who shapes it.
You will learn:
- How to lead through uncertainty and disruption using the Communication Advantage framework to inspire confidence and action.
- A storytelling technique to influence across teams and cultures—essential for driving alignment in high-change environments.
- Ways to build trust and credibility quickly so you can lead with impact, even without formal authority.
- Practical tools to shift from reacting to change to actively shaping it as a strategic and adaptable leader.
Theme: Change management, leadership, adaptability, influence, culture
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What topics does Jessica Chen speak about?
Jessica Chen is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Asian & Pacific Heritage, Author, Belonging, Business Authors, Business Leadership, Change Management, Communication, Corporate Culture, Culture, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Executive Leadership, Future of Work, Futurism, Human Resources, Journalist, Leadership, Motivational, News & Media, Overcoming Adversity, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Resilience, Teamwork & Teambuilding, TED -
Where does Jessica Chen travel from?
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Jessica Chen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The New ROI: Return on Intelligence - Unlocking the Power of Human Potential, Lead in the Age of AI: Adaptive Leadership and Influence at Work, The Visibility Factor, The Generosity Effect: The Simple Science-Backed Growth Strategy, Cross-Cultural Communications and Developing Executive Presence. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jessica Chen for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Jessica Chen generally travels from Irvine, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Crystal Kadakia, Jenn Lim, Ruth Rathblott, MSW, Cheryl Cran and Dr. Kimberly Harden. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jessica Chen for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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