Through an innovative relational framework, every challenge can be transformed into growth.
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Leadership | Change Management | Resilience | Connection | Relationships |
I was blown away with how deeply Jen’s message resonated with our leaders.
SAURABH GUPTA
America’s Lead - Security & AI Strategy at Microsoft
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The world we live in has changed—fast.
The most complex problems in our workforce today are human ones. Teams are more distributed, generations more diverse, and global challenges more complex than ever before.
What once felt predictable now feels anything but.
Leadership has expanded beyond managing performance to guiding people through human complexity. Work and life now overlap; the personal shows up in the professional every day. Stress, change, and disruption don’t wait outside the office — they walk in with us each morning.
The tools that worked in the past can’t keep pace with the speed of change we face today.
We’ve entered a new era that demands new skills.
Hi, I’m Jen.
Global Speaker | Research-Driven Innovator | Relational Leadership Pioneer
I had spent decades building a career in international business—leading teams, traveling the globe, and thriving in a high-performance world.
Then, thirteen years ago, everything changed.
I found myself at the center of two tragedies: Sandy Hook and the Boston Marathon. One as a responder. One as a survivor. Four months apart. Both changed me forever.
In those moments, I saw how unprepared most people are to show up for others in times of uncertainty and pain.
I realized something simple yet profound: leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about how we show up when we don’t.
That realization became my life’s work.
A Relational Framework for
Flourishing Leadership
I’ve devoted my career to understanding what really happens to people—and performance—under stress, change, and disruption. I’ve spent thousands of hours with researchers and organizations across every sector, from hospitals to boardrooms to locker rooms.
What I discovered is this: in times of upheaval, we get our relational behaviors wrong more often than we get them right.
We assume that being good, empathetic people means our actions automatically reflect care—but often, despite our best intentions, they don’t. We hesitate, deflect, or stay silent when others need us to lead.
That gap between intention and impact costs organizations trust, talent, and well-being.
So, I built a framework to close it.
Jen Marr offers a vital contribution to the movement for human flourishing.
MATTHEW LEE
Founder of the Flourishing Network, Harvard University
Measurable. Scalable. Sustainable.
As Founder & CEO of Showing Up LLC, I’ve spent twelve years testing, scaling, and validating a measurable, sustainable system that equips leaders to do what humans do best: connect under stress, pressure and emotions.
These frameworks aren’t just theory. They’re used daily by leaders at Fortune 50 companies, global law firms, healthcare systems, professional sports teams, and top universities to reclaim confidence, cut turnover, and raise “I feel seen” scores by double digits.
KEYNOTE TOPICS
SCREENED IN, CHECKING OUT
Leading Through Human Disruption
Screens are here to stay. They connect us to everything and everyone, yet leave us more disconnected than ever. This keynote names the problem of Human Disruption and equips leaders with the tools to meet it head-on.
WALK THE WALK
Future-Proofed Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
Today’s leaders cannot rely on words alone. They must show up with authenticity, courage, and skill when it matters most. This keynote offers a practical roadmap for leaders to walk the walk, not just talk it.
OWNING THE AWKWARD ZONE®
Turning Messy Moments into Momentum
The moments leaders avoid are often the ones that matter most. Awkward conversations and relational tension are where culture and performance are truly won or lost. This keynote teaches leaders how to own the Awkward Zone® with skill and confidence.
THE RELATIONAL ADVANTAGE
Mastering the Human Side of Disruption
Change is constant, but how leaders handle the human side of change determines whether organizations thrive or stall. This keynote shows leaders how to anchor people through uncertainty, build trust during transition, and turn disruption into a catalyst for performance.
LIFTING UP
What I Teach:
When leaders learn to own uncertainty, awkward and avoided moments become accelerators of trust and growth.
The Lifting Up Framework helps leaders:
1. Navigate the intersection of leadership, mental health, and HR with clear boundaries.
2. Identify personal blind spots that limit connection and trust.
3. Bridge generational divides with empathy and agility.
4. Master micro-moments that build loyalty and psychological safety.
5. Lead supportive conversations that grow people into all they can be.
Simply put: when we lift each other up, we transform uncertainty into growth.
What You Can Expect
I help leaders turn the moments they dread most into opportunities for trust and performance.
Teams collaborate faster.
Issues get resolved earlier.
Leaders regain confidence in their ability to guide people through change.
Retention rates and engagement scores soar.
That’s how we future-proof leadership—by mastering the human side of disruption.
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“It was exactly the direction we needed to go with our leaders.”
– JEANNA BAMBURG
CEO at The Women’s Hospital of Texas -
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“Something in our leadership toolkit and strategy had been missing. Jen gave it a name and a framework.”
– BRITTANY C. SCHMIDT
Chief Legal Talent and Inclusion Officer at Vorys -
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“Jen doesn’t just talk about care — she embodies it.”
– MARIE GILL
Founder of Aetheon -
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“Jen Marr is the real deal.”
– HOWARD BEHAR
Original Starbucks President -
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"This is a roadmap for strong results.”
—Mark Vondrasek
Chief Commercial Officer, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Let’s build what’s next—together.
Let’s talk! To book Jen, please fill out the form or email jen@showing-up.com.