Hi! I'm Jennifer Knowles, Growth and Change Expert for Leaders and Teams

► Who I Help
I work with:
-Leaders who feel stuck and need clarity
-Teams facing change and struggling with communication overload
-Organizations seeking leadership development and talent management support
-High achievers desiring coaching to unlock growth, well-being and career advancement

If you've ever asked:
"How do I engage and retain top talent?"
"What's the best way to prepare my team for organizational change?"
"How can I improve leadership skills across my company?"
      - this is where I can help.

My Mission:
►Amplify the talents of your leaders and teams, unleashing human potential for exponential growth

What I Deliver:

► I create custom coaching, training and keynotes that align with organizational goals, blending research-backed insights with practical application. 

Together, we can:
1.  Increase leadership potential
2. Transform corporate culture
3.  Elevate careers to new heights
4.  Transform change into opportunity
5.  Build productive teams
6.  Create happy workplace environments

► Challenges Organizations Face Today
-Rising stress and burnout among employees
-Constant change and uncertainty in business environments
-Retention struggles with top talent
-Engagement gaps leading to lost productivity
-Leaders needing new skills for future-ready workplaces

► Benefits of Working with Dr. Jennifer

Organizations that partner with me see measurable improvements in:
1. Talent Attraction & Retention- Reduce turnover and retain top performers
2. Positive Work Environments- Foster collaboration and well-being
3. Change Readiness- Equip teams to embrace transitions with confidence
4. Stronger Teamwork- Increase trust, clarity and efficiency
5. Strategic Clarity- Provide a clear roadmap for success
6. Productivity & Engagement- Unlock more energy, focus, and results

► Client Outcomes
 "Dr. Jennifer Knowles is a beacon of inspiration in leadership and talent development. Her ability to seamlessly blend research-backed insights with practical applications has consistently led to positive transformations, empowered teams, and elevated leadership capabilities.”

 "We love Dr. Jennifer. She leads with a big heart and has lots of passion for her work. She cares about us and has the gift to take complex ideas and break them down into simple steps."

► Services
1. Leadership coaching (1:1 and group)
2. Change management programs
3. Talent development workshops
4. Keynote speaking on growth, change, and leadership
5. Research-informed organizational development solutions



Jennifer Knowles

I'm thrilled to have been selected to have my own column in Inc. Magazine.

My column is called Second-Act Founders. I'll be writing about what it takes for corporate leaders and founders to walk away from "good enough," pivot, and create meaningful work. 
 
Stay tuned for more! I start in March.

Jennifer Knowles, Ph.D

I help develop effective leaders + high-performing teams | Harvard Executive Leadership Coach | Best-Selling Author | Professor of Business | Tedx Speaker

This morning I completed my 100th HIIT workout at the gym. Which got me thinking…

Slow and steady wins the race. I go twice a week, consistently.

The instructor who took my picture told me that he sees so many people come four times a week, and then quit.

But like in life and work, playing the long game vs the quick sprint tends to win. 

All those days when we put our head down and work, and not see immediate gratification, but know we’re working towards something bigger.

Like working towards that promotion 
Showing up on LinkedIn 
Finishing the next project (for me it’s a book!)

📌What is that one thing that you consistently work towards? 

Have a great day!

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Happy National Sons Day. To every mom raising sons, and to every son reading this, thank you for being you and contributing to this world. 

I never dreamed I'd be a mom of three boys. But it is the most fun, loud, chaotic, and rewarding thing I have ever done. My Three Sons isn't just a TV show title in my house. It's my life. I've heard more poop and fart jokes than anyone should endure, ever! 

And I wouldn't trade it for the world.

A big part of why I work is to create a better future for my boys. 

I want them to grow up knowing that hard work, courage, and a willingness to start over and try something new are part of the game.

📌 To every parent building something bigger than themselves — what do you want your kids to say about the way you lived and worked?

Cheers to you and all the sons in your life!

Quotes Needed for My Inc. Article

I'm writing an article for my new Inc. column about the importance of personal branding for founders.

If this sounds like you and for a chance to be quoted in the article, email me a one to two-sentence (max) quote about the actionable tips to utilize personal branding for founders. I’m especially interested in people who have left corporate/traditional jobs where personal branding was often discouraged, and their experiences with personal branding as they start their own businesses.

My email ➡️ jennifer @ impactfulchange dot com

Please share with anyone who you think may be interested. 

If it's a fit, I'll let you know if I'm using your quote and send you the link once it's published. Thanks!

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Assistant Professor

Adjunct Professor

MATC

HR Professor

Elevance Health

Responsible to solve organizational challenges through people-related solutions and serve as an integral part of a market, assigned area(s) of a market or enterprise area's senior and/or executive leadership team, to understand every aspect of the business and be a thought leader on human capital and organizational topics. Create and implement the end-to-end human capital strategy that will drive the business to meet its goals. This role requires strategic reasoning and thinking, use of data to guide work, being comfortable with challenging conventions, and, in some cases, influencing leaders to reassess how work is done.

•Partner with a cross-functional group of subject matter experts within Anthem’s HR centers of excellence to design and execute your strategy for how the business staff, onboard, develops, motivates, retains and organizes work.
•Lead and manage critical projects, effective processes, and/or tools to achieve speed and reduce waste, which will drive continuous integration and improvement in the area of Service Contract Act (SCA) and Federal TA Contracting/Compliance.
•As a core part of this role, this position will execute programs to support Anthem associates, including talent management, career planning, performance management, leadership coaching, data analysis, compensation and rewards, learning and development, recognition programs, and strategic organizational development.
•Responsible to be a subject matter expert regarding organizational and people related planning and execution.
•Provide insightful data to guide decision-making and offer proactive solutions, solving problems and getting to the root cause of any issue, regardless of complexity.
•Consult with leadership to create comprehensive people plans to influence lasting and sustainable efficiencies. Design and quickly implement solutions that cut across multiple disciplines, even those beyond human capital and organizational solutions.

Federal Government Services Sr. HR Business Partner

Anthem, Inc.

Function as a key advisor and partner to Senior Leadership, hiring managers, and HR Business Partners by proactively aligning the talent acquisition efforts & solutions to achieve strategic initiatives and operating objectives that are integral to supporting the evolving business plans, people, and culture.

Lead and manage critical projects, effective processes, and/or tools to achieve speed and reduce waste, which will drive continuous integration and improvement in the area of Talent Acquisition. Service Contract Act (SCA) Subject Matter Expert for the Federal Government Services Talent Acquisition Team.

Develop creative recruiting methods, staying abreast of trends, and managing external recruitment vendor relationships. Will consider cost-benefit analysis to evaluate alternate approaches.  Then manage and coordinate these recruitment efforts to ensure value and cost-effectiveness.  Project Manager with our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) group. 

Build and manage a high-performance cost discipline TA team through talent assessment, timely coaching/feedback, and development stretch assignments.

Revolutionize talent acquisition abilities, community, and brand through social media channels creating proactive, responsive, and effective staffing processes and function that is a competitive advantage.

Structure, integrate, and monitor metrics to show the overall success of talent acquisition including the time to fill, time to source, net promoter score, manager satisfaction, offer extension, and posting requisition. 

Accountable for the design, development, communication, and execution of the retirement strategy, with an emphasis on talent pipeline development 

Educate and drive awareness to the organization of the financial implications of effective talent acquisition

Experienced with developing innovative search approaches in a large, high volume, fast-paced, matrixed environment where everyone can bring their full potential to the workplace.

Mgr. Talent Acquisition

 Provide professional human resources leadership, administration and support in a variety of areas to include performance management, recruiting, and employee communications. Experience with Service Contract Act - Talent Acquisition. 
 Responsible for staffing and recruitment at all levels within the facility, but with specific focus on the salaried workforce. Champions and leads workforce diversity within the recruiting and hiring process
 Working with the hiring managers will assist to define, implement, and coordinate recruiting and new employee selection processes and hiring policies and procedures using Behavioral Interviewing techniques. 
 Performs employee orientation and employee training related to areas of specialized knowledge and duties as required.
 Provides career counseling as appropriate/required
Facilitates the internal promotion and recruiting process

Talent Acquisition Manager

Siemens Water Technologies

The world leader in products, systems, and services for water and wastewater treatment.; 12 individuals, directly and indirectly, reporting to this position at 3 separate business centers. 
Main point person for all HR projects and programs. 
Responsible for EEO, AAP plan preparation, and Diversity efforts. 
Responsible for all Training and Development activities 
Plans and carries out policies relating to all phases of personnel activity: Recruits, interviews, and selects employees to fill vacant positions. 
Investigates accidents and prepares reports for Workers Compensation insurance carriers. 
Oversee the legal responsibilities; consult with legal when necessary
Represents the company at personnel-related hearings and investigations. 
Consultant for the Sr. Vice President and GM on all HR issues. 
Assists in the development and communication of company policy and administrative practices to ensure a positive and equitable employment climate.  Conducts training in employment practices and performance management.
Counsels employees about disciplinary and performance matters.  Investigates policy and rule violations, to ensure that managers apply appropriate and consistent consequences.
Assists in the development of job descriptions, job evaluations, and salary/wage administration.  Coach Managers and users to integrate job evaluation and performance with our salary and wage policy.

Human Resources Manager

Waukesha Electric Systems

 Assigned to cross-functional projects to support the business mission.
 Conducted staff/new hire leadership assessments with Workplace Transformation.
 Responsible for all Training and Development for the manufacturing employees at the Waukesha facility. 
 Administer Corporate Health, Pension, 401(k), STD, LTD, and life policies. Communicated all benefit programs to employee base including health, dental, 401(k), life, STD, and LTD policies. Interfaced with vendors and claims adjusters on various policy issues.
 Six Sigma Training – Started process (ended due to budget constraints)
 Assists in the development and communication of company policy and administrative practices to insure a positive and equitable employment climate.  Conducts training in employment practices and performance management.
 Research and adopt new HR technologies like E recruiting; skill-based pay; HRIS programs; and retention programs that will build upon and improve the

Human Resources Generalist

the largest U.S manufacturer of medium-power transformers and a valued supplier of large-power transformers; transformer accessories including a line of Transformer Health Products, LTC and breaker components; high voltage substation, switchyard and transmission line EPC and complete transformer service solutions for the transmission and distribution of electric power.; Assigned to cross-functional projects to support the business mission. Conducted staff/new hire leadership assessments with Workplace Transformation. Responsible for all HR functions for the manufacturing sector.

HR Specialist

‘Every day the clock resets. Your wins don't matter. Your failures don't matter. Don't stress on what was, fight for what could be.' -Sean Higgins

I have spent several successful years in the field of Human Resources, sharpening my skills.  I bring a unique blend of tenacity, humor, flexibility, leadership skills, and other motivating qualities.  I interact effectively with individuals of all levels.  I have earned a reputation as a valuable and cooperative coworker by being fair, honest, and willing to help others when needed; effectively resolving conflicts at appropriate times; and assisting new managers and other staff to become familiar with policy and operations.

Specialties: Recruiting, Generalist activities, training, and development.

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