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Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders for What’s Now and What’s Next
Inspiring Bold Leadership in the Evolving World of Work
Every organization succeeds when leaders harness technology, inspire others and lead with clarity.
Helping Workforce, HR, and Leadership Professionals Thrive in What’s Next
In today’s rapidly shifting workforce landscape, where AI, evolving employee expectations, and reimagined workplace dynamics are transforming how we work, staying ahead isn’t optional. It’s mission-critical.
Jessica Pierce delivers high-impact, story-infused keynotes that empower leaders and professionals to navigate disruption with clarity, connection, and confidence. Her talks blend timely workforce trends with actionable strategies and authentic storytelling to help organizations attract talent, lead through change, and build thriving, future-ready cultures.
With deep roots in HR, career services, workforce development, higher education, and leadership training, Jessica challenges audiences to rethink outdated models, embrace tech-enabled solutions, and design people-first strategies that reflect the realities of the modern world of work.
Her approach is grounded in research, but always relatable. Insightful, motivating, and rich in practical takeaways, Jessica's keynotes are ideal for those in service-driven roles who are ready to lead with purpose and impact.
If you’re planning a workforce development summit, HR conference, or professional development event, Jessica brings bold insight, contagious energy, and a deep commitment to helping professionals, and the people they serve, thrive in what’s now and what’s next.
Meet Jessica
Meet Jessica Pierce, a visionary leader and tireless advocate for career empowerment. Jessica serves as the Founder and CEO of Career Connectors, a dynamic non-profit organization committed to revolutionizing the professional landscape. Through her innovative initiatives, Jessica has emerged as a driving force, guiding over 68,000 individuals through the intricate maze of the job market to achieve unprecedented career success.
Jessica's keynote talks are transformative journeys that ignite motivation and empower audiences to seize control of their careers within their current organizations or as they venture into new territories. With a unique blend of leadership insight, networking finesse, and an unwavering commitment to empowerment, Jessica captivates audiences and equips them with the tools to navigate the complexities of the professional world and unlock their full career potential.
Jessica has spearheaded countless transformations, helping people transcend the confines of the cubicle to cultivate careers that exude purpose and joy. Her outstanding contributions have earned her prestigious accolades, including recognition as an Outstanding Woman in Business by the Business Journal and A Woman who Moves the Valley by Arizona Foothills Magazine.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Jessica leads a life guided by purpose and faith. She finds joy in travel alongside her husband and three teenager/adult kids, cherishing the moments that enrich her journey both personally and professionally.
Jessica's Talks
Jessica's keynote talks are transformative journeys that ignite motivation and empower audiences to seize control of their careers within their current organizations or as they venture into new territories. With a unique blend of leadership insight, networking finesse, and an unwavering commitment to empowerment, Jessica captivates audiences and equips them with the tools to navigate the complexities of the professional world and unlock their full career potential.
Tech-Enabled Workforce Development: Bridging the Gap Between Technology (AI) and the Human Experience
The Future of Work: Top Trends for 2025 - Inspire, Innovate and Lead
The workforce is experiencing a seismic shift, and two forces are driving it: Gen Z and AI. With Gen Z rapidly reshaping workplace expectations and AI revolutionizing hiring and talent management, organizations that fail to adapt risk falling behind. Is your team ready for what’s next?
In this high-energy, eye-opening keynote, Jessica takes your employees, association members, or conference attendees on a deep dive into the most disruptive workforce trends of 2025—from AI-driven recruitment and automation to skills-based hiring and Gen Z’s demand for purpose-driven work. Attendees will walk away with:
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A roadmap for navigating the AI revolution in hiring, retention, and workforce planning
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A deep understanding of Gen Z's workplace priorities and how to attract, engage, and retain them
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Innovative talent strategies that go beyond traditional hiring models
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The tools to build a future-proof workplace that thrives in a rapidly evolving job market
This isn’t just another workforce talk—it’s a wake-up call for organizations and workforce professionals looking to lead in the era of AI and Gen Z. Whether you’re an HR leader, workforce professional, or business executive, this keynote delivers the insights, energy, and strategies needed to transform challenges into opportunities. The future of work is here—let’s embrace it, not fear it.
The world of work is changing faster than ever. AI, automation, and data-driven insights are revolutionizing career management, workforce development, and HR strategies. But here’s the truth: technology will never replace the power of human connection, purpose, and impact.
Are you looking for a high-energy, future-focused keynote to motivate your team, energize workforce professionals, or students to embrace change, elevate their careers, and help others succeed? In my dynamic and inspiring keynote, I’ll show your audience how to:
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Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance—not replace—career coaching and workforce strategies
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Personalize career pathways to better serve employees, students, and job seekers
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Create more inclusive, high-impact hiring and talent development strategies
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Navigate the ethical challenges of AI while keeping people at the heart of innovation
Through engaging real-world case studies, interactive insights, and powerful storytelling, your audience will walk away energized, equipped, and ready to lead the future of work.
If you want to ignite passion, drive change, and inspire action, then this keynote talk is for you and your team!
Purpose-Driven Influence: Speak Life, Build Legacy
Your voice matters.
In today’s fast-moving world, leadership is no longer just about titles or output, it’s about clarity, connection, and the kind of influence that leaves a legacy.
In this inspiring and actionable keynote, Jessica empowers leaders to reconnect with their purpose, refine their voice, and activate their influence in a way that transforms others. With authenticity, humor, and real-world wisdom, Jessica shares her journey from career disruption to building one of the nation’s most impactful nonprofit organizations, serving over 75,000 professionals.
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Purpose fuels presence: Clarify your values and lead with intention
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Influence is built, not given: Trust is earned through alignment and consistency
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Speak life: Use your voice to uplift others and build lasting leadership
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Connection multiplies impact: Relationships are the foundation of real influence
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Legacy starts now: Your leadership decisions shape the stories others will tell
Audience Takeaways:
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A renewed sense of purpose and clarity in how they lead
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Practical tools for leading with trust, consistency, and heart
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Strategies for building meaningful connections that expand their influence
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A challenge to lead in a way that outlives the moment
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Women’s leadership conferences
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Corporate leadership development programs
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Association events and professional retreats
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Veterans and transition-focused gatherings
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Nonprofit and purpose-driven organizations
Helping others build their careers is deeply rewarding, but for professionals supporting others daily, it can also be draining, overwhelming, and exhausting—leading to burnout and a loss of motivation.In this energizing and inspiring keynote, Jessica Pierce delivers real, practical strategies to help professionals rediscover their passion, avoid burnout, and create lasting impact in their work. Attendees will learn how to reignite their purpose by balancing the seven key areas of life: Faith, Family, Friends/Community, Finances/Wealth, Career, Fun/Travel and Health/Fitness.
Jessica will challenge attendees to be brave, raw, and honest about stress, burnout, and the emotional toll of serving others. Through powerful storytelling and actionable strategies, she will equip professionals with the mindset and tools needed to maintain passion, overcome burnout, and reignite their drive to help others. Your work is changing lives—let’s make sure it fuels YOURS, too.
Re-Igniting Passion: Finding Balance & Purpose When Helping Others Find Their Path
Upcoming Events
Interview Preparation
ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County
Feb 27, 2025
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The Future of Work:
Top Trends for 2025
AZ Relocation Assoc Cactus Conference
March 6, 2025
ARA Website
Job Search Essentials
ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County
March 25, 2025
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Interview Preparation
ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County
March 27, 2025
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Tech-Enabled Workforce: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Human Experience
Ntl Assoc Workforce Boards
March 30, 2025
NAWB Website
Job Search Essentials
ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County
April 11, 2025
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Interview Preparation
ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County
April 24, 2025
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Elevating Others: How to Expand Your Leadership Presence and Impact
Women Who Lead 2025 Summit
May 7, 2025
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Master the art of interviewing by understanding different interview formats, crafting a compelling value statement that highlights your unique strengths, and engaging in hands-on practice to build confidence and prepare for real-world scenarios.
At ARA, Jessica Pierce will deliver a high-energy keynote on the top workforce trends shaping 2025, exploring how AI is transforming hiring, how Gen Z is redefining workplace expectations, and the innovative talent strategies organizations need to future-proof their workforce in a rapidly evolving job market.
Master the modern job search with a strategic approach—build a personalized job search checklist, explore essential online resources for career planning and salary insights, and develop targeted strategies to connect with decision-makers and land your ideal role.
Master the art of interviewing by understanding different interview formats, crafting a compelling value statement that highlights your unique strengths, and engaging in hands-on practice to build confidence and prepare for real-world scenarios.
This session explores the evolving role of AI, automation, and data analytics in workforce development, highlighting how technology can enhance service delivery, efficiency, and personalized career pathways while maintaining a human-centered approach.
Master the modern job search with a strategic approach—build a personalized job search checklist, explore essential online resources for career planning and salary insights, and develop targeted strategies to connect with decision-makers and land your ideal role.
Master the art of interviewing by understanding different interview formats, crafting a compelling value statement that highlights your unique strengths, and engaging in hands-on practice to build confidence and prepare for real-world scenarios.
Empowering veteran women to expand their leadership presence and impact by elevating others, fostering mentorship, and leveraging their unique experiences to inspire and drive meaningful change.
Jessica's Testimonials
As a board member for several organizations, we have invited Jessica to speak at several events. Jessica’s insight into workforce issues is engaging as she pulls from practical experiences that motivate people to take action. Our events with her as keynote have been our best attended and highest ranked programs. Jessica is not just a thought leader, she is a leader in action!
Rob Stenson, Ed.D
University of Jamestown
Director of Business and Governmental Affairs
In an era, where empowering others is an invaluable asset, Jessica stands out as a beacon of inspiration. Her journey as a successful businesswoman and nonprofit founder exemplifies resilience, dedication, and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of those around her.
Linda Luman
Achieve
VP Human Resources
Jessica Pierce was our keynote speaker and a panel moderator at our annual Training EXPO with a mixed audience of 200 people representing all different types of career level and industry, and she was the top rated speaker of the entire daylong session! We brought her back for a membership webinar in January, receiving similar excellent feedback. Jessica is engaging and interactive both in person and online. I highly recommend her inspirational presentations!
Susan Ciardullo
Arizona Private School Association
Executive Director
Jessica is an outstanding, inspiring speaker, blending expertise with a genuine passion for empowering women leaders and business professionals. Her presentations are not only informative but transformative, leaving a lasting impact on the audience. Jessica's relatability creates an environment where individuals feel seen and inspired to take actionable steps toward their goals. I highly recommend Jessica for any event seeking a knowledgeable, passionate, and relatable speaker.
Denise Gredler,
CEO/Founder
BestCompaniesAZ
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Empowering Leaders to navigate innovation, balance, and impact in an evolving world of work.
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