MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS | BUSINESS

Jen Baird

High Performance, Leadership & Momentum Speaker

Overview

Jen Baird is a dynamic leadership, growth and mindset speaker with more than three decades of experience across business, government and high-performance environments. Known for her energy, decisiveness and practical edge, Jen helps leaders and teams build momentum, take ownership and perform when conditions are uncertain.

Currently an Executive Director at Bayleys Real Estate, Jen has held senior leadership roles across FMCG, healthcare, financial services, local government and real estate. Her work is grounded in real environments where leadership had consequences and results weren’t optional.

Jen is frequently engaged for leadership conferences, executive sessions and growth-focused programmes across New Zealand.

Key Speaking Themes

  • Momentum, decisiveness and follow-through

  • Leadership and accountability in complex environments

  • Growth mindset and sustained high performance

  • Resilience and self-leadership through change

  • Navigating uncertainty and leading without a clear path

  • Practical disciplines that drive long-term success

Each session is tailored to the audience, event context and organisational objectives.

Career Highlights

  • Executive Director at Bayleys Real Estate, New Zealand’s leading full-service real estate network

  • Former CEO of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand

  • General Manager of Growth for the City of Hamilton, responsible for long-term strategic development

  • Founder of a PR and marketing consultancy advising institutional financial services businesses across the UK

  • Creator and host of two successful podcasts focused on mindset, decision-making and accountability

Why Organisations Book Jen

Jen brings credibility from leading at the highest levels across multiple industries, not from theory or abstraction. Her sessions challenge audiences to move beyond intention and into action — with a sharp focus on ownership, momentum and execution.

What resonates most is her ability to combine high-performance standards with a deeply human understanding of what it takes to keep moving forward when life and leadership are messy behind the scenes.

Audiences value her direct delivery, practical frameworks and ability to leave people clearer, braver and ready to act.

Ideal For

  • Corporate leadership conferences

  • Executive offsites and strategy days

  • Growth and performance programmes

  • Change, resilience and accountability initiatives

  • Organisations seeking sharper execution and momentum

Speaking Style

Direct, intelligent and highly engaging. Jen combines real-world leadership experience with practical tools and stories that audiences can apply immediately in their own roles, teams and decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jen Baird speak about?
Leadership, momentum, accountability, resilience, mindset and sustained high performance.

Can Jen tailor her presentation for organisations?
Yes. Every session is customised to align with the audience, objectives and event context.

Is Jen Baird available for virtual or hybrid events?
Yes. Jen presents in person, virtually and in hybrid formats.

What types of audiences does Jen speak to?
Corporate conferences, leadership teams, executive groups and growth-focused organisations.

Enquire About Jen Baird

Enquire now to check availability, speaking format and fees. Our team will ensure Jen’s session aligns with your event objectives.