Jess Cruse

Global speaker, trainer & empowerer

Jess is a vibrant, engaging and powerful speaker and trainer. With a warmth and kindness that exudes in her delivery, do not let her youthful look and short(ish) stature fool you!
If you are looking for a speaker to engage and connect with your audience, then it's time to talk to Jess.

With experience speaking online, in person, cross-culturally and to audiences ranging from executive leaders, large audiences and those who are bi lingual and multilingual.
Jess genuinely cares about each attendee or participant. Using positive, empowering and inclusive language, and designing any speech, workshop or event to be inclusive and as participatory as possible!

You can book Jess to deliver online across the year, or in-person with adequate notice.
Availability- online throughout the year. In-person across the Middle East (Bahrain, Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman), Europe (including London, England, Wales and Scotland).

Jess also runs exciting workshops aimed at empowering diverse voices. Such as Own the Room, a way for women and those who are female-identifying, trans and non-binary, to build their confidence, find their voice and own the room, comfortably and authentically. You can reach out to Jess directly or check out her public speaking business, Pendo Speaks.

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