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Jenn Donahue, PhD. is a retired US Navy Captain and former Commodore for an 1,800 personnel Regiment. She is also a civil engineer who works on large-scale, high-profile geotechnical projects. Over her 27-year military career, Jenn has built a bridge across the Euphrates River, in the midst of the Iraq war, commanded an 800-personnel Battalion in Afghanistan, and constructed combat outposts in the middle of deserts filled with insurgents.

 

Jenn has led earthquake and tsunami reconnaissance missions in places like Samoa and Japan; designed the seismic plans for a bridge over the Panama Canal, and built roads by blasting and drilling in the coldest climes of Ketchikan. Astonishingly, Jenn has even served as the seismology expert at no fewer than five nuclear power plants. Along the way, she mentored scores of young leaders.  Jenn founded JL Donahue Engineering, Inc. and Dare to Rise. She also lectures at UC Berkeley and UCLA.

 

As a speaker, Jenn focuses on leadership, overcoming imposter syndrome, and inspiring audiences to achieve greatness. Jenn covers various leadership topics informed by her experiences commanding battalions, including trust-based leadership, self-awareness, and team-building. She takes pride in her ability to adjust her message to fit the needs and goals of any audience, passionately helping them overcome the obstacles that prevent them from achieving their grandest dreams and most ambitious goals. 

Speaking Topics

Becoming the Warrior: Strategies for Achieving your Goals and Dreams

In this 45-minute keynote, Jenn Donahue inspires and motivates the audience to defeat their fears and go out and achieve great things.


Your audience will walk away with:

  • Reasons you’re feeling stuck and how to stop listening to the excuses we make
  • Tips and tactics for overcoming roadblocks like imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the fear of failing
  • A 5-Step method for achieving your goals and dreams and never giving up!

A Bridge Too Far?: The Impact of Trust on Corporate Culture and Retention

In this 45-minute keynote, Jenn Donahue provides the audience with the keys to retain, grow and inspire their workforce.

 

Your audience will walk away with:

  • Reasons people are leaving workplaces in massive numbers
  • The importance of trust, and what’s needed to create loyal, dedicated, and motivated teams
  • A 3-Step method for uncovering your authentic leadership style and becoming a leader others want to follow through anything

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Testimonials

“Practical & actionable. Jenn's experience provides a unique perspective on managing hyper-growth teams.”

Personable and engaging. Jenn provides tangible examples and insights that have directly resulted in more effective teams within our organization. A MUST-HAVE speaker for developing your company’s leaders!

Jenn doesn't just motivate you to get out there and do great things. She leaves you with a toolkit to help you achieve your goals and a plan to keep you accountable for your success.

I wanted to reach out to thank you and celebrate the stunning presentation you gave for the Procore Groundbreaking. You truly have an art for communicating complex subjects in a simple to understand manner while retaining the elegance of the complexities within. So much value and structure was put into that presentation that leaves a very lasting impression.

Thank you so much for presenting such an impactful session at the Sales 3.0 Conference today! Your session on the qualities that make a great leader was eye-opening and engaging; and the message really resonated with our audience. Your authenticity and honesty are inspiring. It was a pleasure working with you.

Jenn's keynote was very insightful and impactful. The talk really resonated with me.

Jenn shared her wisdom in a confident and relatable style to our more than 200 attendees at our recent Leadership Summit. Having her as part of this weekend of dynamic events was one of the best decisions made. Jenn is a benefit any planning an organization has in place…you will not be disappointed

Thank you Jenn Donahue for making the 2023 Southwest Safety Conference such a success! Your keynote on safety leadership was inspiring and spot on!

I just wanted to let you know that I honestly felt that it was the absolute best session of the day, and to say “thank you” for delivering such a phenomenal message that I personally needed to hear!

I wanted to reach out and express my gratitude for the opportunity to watch your speech, "Becoming the Warrior: Strategies to Break Through and Achieve," at the PMI event. Your speech left a profound impact on me. It was emotional, powerful, and inspiring, but it also ignited a newfound belief in myself as a “WARRIOR”. Once again, thank you for your remarkable speech. It has made a lasting impression on me, and I look forward to continuing my journey as a “warrior”, armed with the tools and inspiration you have provided

“Thank you so much for presenting such an impactful session at the Sales 3.0 Conference today! The message really resonated with our audience. Your authenticity and honesty are inspiring. It was a pleasure working with you.”

“Jenn shared her wisdom in a confident and relatable style to our more than 200 attendees at our recent Leadership Summit. Having her as part of this weekend of dynamic events was one of the best decisions made. Jenn is a benefit any planning an organization has in place…you will not be disappointed!”

We were delighted to have Dr. Jenn Donahue as our keynote speaker at the Women in Nuclear Medicine Breakfast event during the SNMMI Annual Meeting. Her early arrival not only demonstrated her professionalism but also helped the AV tech team make sure her slide deck was loaded and got her connected to her microphone seamlessly. This early preparation ensured that her presentation went off without a hitch. The preparatory call we had months prior was certainly helpful. She was proactive in asking questions to best prepare for her talk, showing her commitment to delivering a presentation that would resonate with our audience. The sponsoring company was thrilled with Dr. Donahue's talk, and it was evident from the audience's engagement that her insights resonated deeply. The energy in the room was palpable, with attendees fully immersed in her presentation and eager to participate in the Q&A portion. During the event, we did encounter a brief technical difficulty with the microphone. However, Dr. Donahue's adaptability shone through as she smoothly adjusted to the situation, ensuring her message was delivered without disruption. We had a record turnout this year, and Dr. Donahue’s compelling presentation undoubtedly contributed to this success. The promo video she filmed prior to the event was a fantastic addition to our event marketing, capturing her passion perfectly. We've received a wealth of positive feedback from attendees who were inspired and motivated by her words. On a personal note, working with Dr. Donahue was an absolute pleasure. Her preparedness and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Overall, Dr. Jenn Donahue’s participation made our event not only successful but truly memorable.

  • What is your favorite quote? Fate says to the Warrior: "You can not weather the storm." The Warrior whispers back: "I am the storm."
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