Meet Jaz Ampaw-Farr: Leadership, Transformation, and Human-First Connection

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Shift your mindset and Re-story Your Life. It’s time to reconnect with your purpose.

From transforming lives with her human-first leadership philosophy to being celebrated as “The British Oprah” in the U.S. for her motivational, charismatic speaking style, Jaz Ampaw-Farr has earned her place as a world-class reframer and advocate for ambitious resilience. Drawing from her personal journey of overcoming adversity, she equips individuals and organizations with the tools to reframe their narratives and rediscover their purpose.

As a sought-after keynote speaker, Jaz empowers audiences to smash limiting beliefs, elevate performance, and embrace meaningful transformation. Her thought-provoking talks inspire a shift from surviving to thriving, leaving participants with actionable strategies to navigate challenges with confidence and authenticity.

A Proven Leader in Reframing and Resilience

Jaz’s expertise is rooted in years of leadership and advocacy, helping organizations reimagine internal development strategies, tackle disruption with innovation, and prioritize connection in team dynamics. With her unique perspective and authenticity, Jaz empowers leaders and teams to embrace challenges and create meaningful transformation.

All that Jaz: 5 Quick Facts

Resilience Ninja: Jaz overcame a childhood marked by foster care, homelessness, and abuse to become a globally recognized resilience influencer and advocate for human-first leadership​

TEDx Success: Her TEDx talk, The Power of Everyday Heroes, highlights how teachers transformed her life. This inspiring talk has been viewed in over 120 countries​

Award-Winning Speaker: Jaz was named Speaker of the Year and Best Live Gig at the Speaker Awards in 2022, recognized for her humor, authenticity, and empowering messages​

Author and Advocate: She is the author of Because of You - This is Me, a book celebrating the transformative impact of teachers and mentors on her journey​

Global Influence: As the CEO of Be Human First Ltd., Jaz works with high-profile organizations like Google, NHS, and Gucci, delivering powerful keynotes on resilience, leadership, and inclusion

Here are some of the themes covered in her most popular talks:

  • Human-First Leadership - Focus on placing humanity at the core of leadership practices and connecting organizational purpose with employee engagement.

  • Resilience and Ambitious Growth - Tools for fostering ambitious growth by overcoming limiting beliefs and guidance for turning personal and professional adversity into a springboard for transformation.

  • Reframing and Storytelling - Techniques to reframe negative experiences into empowering narratives, highlighting the power of storytelling as a tool for communication and cultural change.

  • Education and Social Impact - Shares her personal journey of transformation inspired by teachers and mentors, who are our everyday heroes and their roles in fostering social change.

  • Performance and Productivity - Strategies to unlock potential through mindset shifts and practical habits to align productivity with purpose for sustainable success.

Jaz’s keynotes are adaptable across industries, making her an ideal choice for audiences in leadership development, team building, education, and innovation-driven sectors. She tailors her talks to inspire meaningful transformation while delivering with humor, authenticity, and bold energy.

Her keynotes are designed for diverse audiences, including:

  • Corporate Events & Leadership Development: Helping teams foster purpose-driven leadership.

  • HR & Workforce Development: Addressing resilience and well-being in the workplace.

  • Advocacy Groups & Nonprofits: Inspiring innovation and action in mission-driven organizations.

  • Education Groups & Associations: Reigniting passion and resilience in educators and administrators.

  • Women in Leadership & ERG Events: Fostering inclusion and empowerment in underrepresented groups.

Whether speaking to a room of C-suite executives, educators, or change-makers, Jaz creates a lasting impact with her signature blend of humor, wit, and strategic insight.

Are you ready to ignite transformation and reframe your story?

Discover how Jaz Ampaw-Farr can empower your team or organization.

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