With my new leadership book, Supercharged Teams, now available for pre-order, I’ve been getting booked to speak every single month.
And next week, a client is flying me to Portugal where I’ll be keynoting at one of the biggest leadership conferences in the world.
I’ll be stepping on stage in front of 1,000+ leaders from across industries.
And I refuse to give a talk that’s “forgettable.”
I’m preparing to make this keynote jaw-dropping and transformational.
Here are 10 things I’m doing to prepare:
1️⃣ Studying the audience. What drives them, what challenges them, and what excites them. Speaking without this knowledge is like shooting arrows in the dark.
2️⃣ Crafting stories that spark connection. Stories are what move people across cultures, across industries, across generations.
3️⃣ Rehearsing with intention. Not just practicing words, but shaping voice, pace, and presence to keep the audience engaged.
4️⃣ Designing powerful pauses. Because silence, when intentional, often says the most.
5️⃣ Perfecting transitions. The magic is in the flow, every shift has to feel seamless so the audience never disengages.
6️⃣ Aligning every insight to business impact. Leaders don’t just want inspiration, they want relevance that ties to business growth and results.
7️⃣ Watching recordings of myself. Self-coaching is powerful. Every delivery can be sharper.
8️⃣ Practicing breathwork. To command both calm and energy when I step on stage.
9️⃣ Visualizing impact. I see the standing ovations, the lightbulb moments, the transformation, before it even happens.
🔟 Choosing an outfit that commands attention. Because the audience forms an impression before I even say a word.
Every major stage I step onto, I remind myself:
👉🏽 It’s not about me. 👉🏽 It’s about the transformation the audience experiences.
When you prepare at this level, you don’t just give a speech.
💡 You ignite change.
I’m beyond thrilled to bring this energy to Portugal next week and speak on the power of leadership that truly drives impact.
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Here’s How You Can Amplify My Work (3 Quick Actions):
1️⃣ Tell your HR team about the Supercharged Management Accelerator—a program designed to helps managers at every level navigate various dynamics in organizations.
2️⃣ Pre-order my new book, Supercharged Teams and help spread the word! 📘 Post this message on your LinkedIn feed and tag me:
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3️⃣ Leave a Review once you’ve read it. If you’re a manager, aspiring leader, or simply care about building teams that drive real business impact, this book was written with you in mind.
About the Author
From securing an $8M breakthrough inside a global fintech to being named CEO of the very platform she built, Netta Jenkins has mastered the art of turning bold ideas into lasting business transformation. With a LinkedIn community of over 200,000, she’s the CEO redefining how organizations drive employee engagement and performance through AI. A two-time Wiley author, Netta’s work has been amplified by Arianna Huffington to more than 10 million people. Her latest book, Supercharged Teams: How Every Manager Can Create a Culture of Excellence, gives leaders the playbook to transform everyday teams into high-performing powerhouses.
As founder of HIC, a workplace consulting firm and creator of HIC HR Hub, a private community for senior HR leaders to share and gain new insights. She also hosts Beyond Management™, a viral LinkedIn leadership series with over 50 million impressions, where she sparks street-level conversations that elevate employer brands, attract top talent, and inspire customers. A seasoned TEDx and international keynote speaker, Netta has energized audiences across the U.S., Ghana, the Netherlands, and Turkey with bold insights and measurable takeaways. With 15+ years of global advisory experience, she shares weekly video tips that empower managers at every level. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, McKinsey, Forbes, Fortune, and more. Named one of CIO Views’ Top 10 Most Influential Black Women in Business to Follow.
Netta helps organizations connect workplace culture, technology, and performance to deliver measurable, lasting impact. Previously serving as VP of Global Inclusive Strategy at IAC, Netta partnered with brands like Match.com, Vimeo, and Daily Beast. She advises Betterment, consults executives via the Intro app, and is pursuing a doctorate in quality systems. Currently, she collaborates with Marc Lore (former CEO of Walmart) and Preet Bharara (former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York) to build Telosa, a visionary new city in America. Residing on the East Coast with her family, Netta continues to make a transformative impact in both the corporate and startup landscapes.
