Being of Lebanese, Cuban and Mexican descent, Jennifer Hamady deeply appreciates the need for diverse and authentic voices in this world. She has coached CEOs, written three books on voice and self-expression, and sung with Grammy Award-winners. With unsurpassed skill and heart, she empowers diverse teams and peoples to better understand each other as humans in the workplace and world (including schools).
PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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Arab-American Heritage Month: Cultural Self Awareness & Leadership
Of Lebanese, as well as Cuban and Mexican descent, Jennifer Hamady is not only a renowned expert on self-expression and communication, but as well, in empowering leaders to honor and integrate cultural self-knowing and awareness into their professional and personal being. Supporting men and women to recognize, confront and overcome the cultural and self-imposed restrictions on their authentic expression and being, this Arab American Heritage Month offering will leave those of all backgrounds more empowered to see and celebrate the essence of themselves and all with whom they interact.
Women’s History Month and Pride Month: Embodying your Powerful Voice at Work
Drawing on women throughout history, author/therapist and nationally recognized voice expert Jennifer Hamady’s highly interactive approach helps individuals and teams recognize and remove the emotional and interpersonal barriers that hold voices back. Open to all genders, this offering helps participants step into their most authentic and effective personal and professional selves by addressing what stands in the way of recognizing their worth. The result is the claiming of their empowered authentic voices and sharing themselves with confidence and joy. A unique way to honor and celebrate women’s history while also honing in and developing skills around self-expression and communication, Jennifer’s session can be delivered virtually or in person.
DEI and Communication
It is necessary, incredibly self-affirming, and empowering to explore how we can be successful in a world that isn’t fair – one that is full of microaggressions, bias, and a daily need to (re)explain ourselves as people of color. What vision can we create that acts as a beacon for ourselves and for our lives when we are faced with what feels like daily assaults? What skills do we need in order to communicate most authentically and effectively with those within and outside of our communities, so that we may bring that vision to life? Jennifer’s work with hundreds of people of color – from high school students to corporate executives = is absolutely life-altering. There are no words to convey the impact of this work with diverse people. This DEI topic can be offered for retreats or as a day-long masterclass/workshop and is ideal for diverse corporate ERGs/teams as well as students and staff of color (high school/college).
Overcoming The Fear Of Public Speaking
Managing the fear of public speaking is the subject of a thousand books, workshops, and programs that attempt to help deal with and mitigate its effects. Yet only a fundamental shift in the way in how this anxiety is perceived will allow us to overcome and transcend it. In this presentation, Jennifer speaks to the true nature of performance anxiety, helping us to break down the barrier- finally- that exists between us and other people in all of our interactions.
Leadership And Voice
As leaders, we know the importance of communication, yet our habits and blind spots can hinder our ability to effectively lead, connect and advance our careers. In this talk, Jen leads a conversation about the technical and emotional issues that interfere with our communication and self-expression. In this interactive approach, you will learn practical tools for developing and extending your most powerful voice in the workplace and beyond.
Finding Your Voice
In this presentation, Jennifer teaches us how to discover, honor, and express our most authentic selves. She explores topics including our levels of physical, mental, and emotional awareness, and how to address and resolve any limiting associations and actions that prevent us from walking openly, joyfully, and powerfully into and through our lives.
Corporate Retreats and Workshops/Masterclasses
Jennifer is also available for customized workshops and masterclasses that focus on communication on teams and for leadership. Contact us for more information.
Corporate Public Speaking: The Heart & Art
Whether you’re in sales, customer service, or the CEO of a company – you’ll walk away from this talk feeling ready to communicate and lead with confidence and a new perspective on self and your stakeholders! While most communication training aims to teach you the tricks of the technical trade: how to craft a great speech, connect with your audience, and properly protect and project your voice (all important goals, for sure) – these are not nearly important as first considering who is doing the speaking. In this engaging interactive presentation, Jennifer helps individuals and teams discover the dis-empowering ways of thinking and being that have been standing in the way of their best self-expression at work. Once revealed, Jennifer works with participants to bring the technical skills of speaking and communication to life in an interactive format that is the hallmark of her keynotes and workshops.
Voice And Communication In The Culinary Arts/Food Industry
The food industry is a demanding career path and as with any work, communication is often challenging. When you throw high stakes, pressure, and different personalities in a professional culinary kitchen into the mix, communication can quickly get out of hand. Join Jennifer for a unique look at how to bridge the divides that diminish our power and joy in working together in the food industry – resulting in respect, partnership, and a shared sense of vision and responsibility. You and your culinary team will walk away from this incredible conversation with the skills necessary for personal, interpersonal, and professional success.
Masterclass: Voice For Singers
Working with aspiring and professional singers is one of Jennifer’s greatest joys. Each event is tailored to meet your group’s specific needs, which Jennifer brings to life through a combination of conversation and working one on one with volunteers. Whether participants sing or observe, the experience of being ‘shown’ rather than ‘told’– combined with Jennifer’s unique ability to teach and lead with love, humility, and humor– will result in a magical and memorable session, as well as vocal and personal tools that last.
Popular topics include:
- Performance Presentation and Authenticity
- Vocal Technique and Troubleshooting
- Working With and Through Performance Anxiety
- Bringing Balance and Bravery to a Career in Music
Selected Media
JENNIFER’S SIZZLE REEL
NSLS Keynote Conversation
Jennifer talks with leadership students about voice, agency, and how to move forward despite those who aim to bring you down.
Meet Jennifer Hamady
Jennifer introduces her work as a voice psychotherapist in this short video.
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TESTIMONIALS
“Jennifer was the highlight of our event, and year. It is rare to see someone so talented and powerful also bring such warmth and tenderness to the table. And to so effectively connect and communicate with an audience. We all were left in awe and transformed.”
– Janae Noble, Partner, Next Wave Investments, LLC
“A one in a million find… we are talking about a brilliant and truly special person.”
– Dr. James Fallon, TED Speaker, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobiology (UC Irvine)
“Having attended another of Jennifer’s workshops, I knew she would be great. But I remain blown away by the impact of her time here at BuzzBack on my staff and our ability to better express ourselves and communicate with one another. The great feedback, and results, keep coming.”
– Carol Fitzgerald, CEO and Founder of BuzzBack
“Jennifer has a knack for figuring out how people tick and uses it to help people get the most out of their voices, personally and professionally.”
– Paul Crick, IBM, Senior Managing Consultant and Strategy Manager, London; TEDx Speaker
“Jennifer Hamady is The Voice Whisperer”
– Karen Salmansohn, NY Times best-selling author
“Jennifer Hamady was the keynote speaker at my school’s annual Global Awareness Day activities. Jennifer has a unique set of abilities—she is able to make a big room feel small and intimate, she makes students feel safe sharing their thoughts and aspirations, and she brings out a high level of engagement even at 8:00 in the morning on a Monday. Jennifer worked closely with our students to create a shared vision for the event and then brought that vision into reality. She is someone who is excellent at encouraging free-form conversation and bringing out the best and most interesting parts of that conversation. I enthusiastically recommend Jennifer!”
– David Miller, Director of Global Programs, The Gunston School
“Amazing and transformational – our girls loved working with her and have begged me to bring her back. Thank you so much!”
– Joel Sohn, Episcopal High School, Office of Equity & Inclusion Co-Director (PS – they did bring her back!)
“It’s The Artist’s Way, The Four Agreements, and Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain all rolled into one. An author, and force to be reckoned with.”- Don Davis, Variety (referencing Jennifer’s book The Art of Singing: Discovering and Developing Your True Voice)
ABOUT JENNIFER
Jennifer Hamady is a voice consultant and board-certified psychotherapist specializing in technical and emotional issues that interfere with self-expression. With offices in New York and Washington DC, Jennifer works in private practice to help people (from Senior Officers/CEOs across an array of industries to musicians) discover, develop and confidently release their personal, professional and performance potential.
Jennifer is the author of three books on self expression and communication. She also writes regularly for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today on matters of creative expression, and conducts workshops and lectures around the world.
Her undergraduate and graduate work are in Classical Vocal Performance and Psychology, she holds current, professional affiliations with The American Counseling Association (ACA), National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), The International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG), Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), American Society of Composers and Performers (ASCAP), Women In Music (WIM), The Author’s Guild (AG), National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and the New York Singing Teacher’s Association (NYSTA).
In addition to recording four albums of her own material, Jennifer toured internationally with Cirque du Soleil’s DELIRIUM as a lead singer and sang back-up vocals for artists and television programs including Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Patti LaBelle, Def Leppard, Jessica Simpson, Lee Ann Womack, The Grammys, American Idol, David Letterman, Good Morning America, and The Tonight Show. While she is well known for in the world of singers, Jennifer’s other sweet spot is working with corporate teams that are in need of support to expand and grow their work skills and confidence to yield results.
Jennifer is of Lebanese, Cuban and Mexican descent. When not working, Jennifer loves to travel abroad and speaks Spanish. Jennifer resides in the Washington DC area, although is frequently in the NYC area.
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