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Jennifer Spear

Change, Uncertainty, Reslience, Creativity, Innovation, Improv, Problem Solving Expert

Jennifer is a recovering corporate executive who works with leaders, teams and organizations to help them solve problems, plan strategically and make innovation and creativity a reality in their workplace. Her UnScripted philosophy and approach, which includes being able to challenge assumptions and the status quo, being able to let go of the scripts of the past in order to take advantage of change, allows her to work successfully in organizations currently experiencing change to, not only learn to adapt to change, but to drive change in order to innovate and grow.

Prior to starting Clean Slate, Jennifer was Vice President of both Human Resources and Marketing for a national retailer and understands the importance of both employee and customer engagement. As a graduate of both Ivey’s Executive MBA program and Second City, Jennifer operates where the business and creative worlds collide. Jennifer is a certified Facilitator and Trainer in Creative Problem Solving and is certified in the Basadur Creative Problem Solving Profile and is a Certified Professional Innovation Advisor. Jennifer has worked with diverse groups including the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, BMO and NASA.

Jennifer is a guest lecturer at the Ted Rogers School of Management and is a member of the International Association of Facilitators, the Global Speakers Federation, the Canadian Society for Association Executives, the Human Resources Professional Association, and the Applied Improvisation Network. Jennifer sits on the Board of Directors for Meetings Mean Business Canada and on the National Board of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. Jennifer is a contributor to Forbes and is the Author of the upcoming book “UnScripted”.

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UnScripted: Take Advantage of Change

This changes everything. In fact, everything has changed for everyone everywhere and all at the same time. And the only thing we know for sure… is that things are going to continue to change so… we might as well get good at it. But don’t worry, You Got This! You will be introduced to The UnScripted Mindset™ that will allow you to create opportunity in the face of uncertainty. Based on the principles of improv and problem solving, The UnScripted Mindset™ will allow you to react swiftly and effectively to change, arm you to manage in the moment and spur you to innovate without fear in order to take advantage of change.

Key Takeaways:

Challenge your ASSUMPTIONS in order to Innovate

Develop the ATTITUDE to be Confident when facing Uncertainty

Discover the APPROACH needed to Manage in the Moment and Collaborate for Success.

You wil laugh while you learn the critical skills to manage the UnExpected, the UnPredictable and the UnAvoidable.

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Toronto, Ontario

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UnScripted Concept and Bio Video

BOOKS

UnScripted

Currently writing a book UnScripted to be released 2021/2022

Being Vulnerable at Work: Is it worth the risk?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/05/27/being-vulnerable-at-work-is-it-worth-the-risk/?sh=627704dc25d1

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TESTIMONIALS

“We partnered with Jennifer to be our keynote speaker for our Technology Transformation Event series – 11 events taking place across 7 cities in North America. Our goal was to engage the hearts and minds of our technology team, to help them understand their role and be prepared for our transformation journey. As our keynote, Jennifer was outstanding in connecting with our employees and inspiring them to embrace change and be ready for the unexpected. She tailored her message to resonate with her audience and helped them connect the dots to see the path forward. While some keynote speakers deliver their speech and go – that’s definitely not the way Jennifer rolls. She has been a valued member of our team from day one – playing an integral part in the planning and delivery of our event series. Jennifer provided great insights and feedback to help us elevate and continuously improve the event experience. She is a true partner and has been a kind and thoughtful mentor to me. As the person accountable to make this event series happen, with Jennifer’s support I could confidently say I got this!”
Joanne Lafreniere, Director, Employee Technology Experience & Communications, Enterprise Technology Employee Experience, Technology & Operations, BMO Financial Group

“What do you do when you have a very serious ‘venue’ challenge and need a speaker who can strategically curate content that is relevant and delivered on a plane? Easy – you call Jennifer Spear! Jennifer is brilliant. She immediately understood the unique opportunity and provided truly innovative solutions. One of the things I respect most about her, is the preparation time she invests to ensure success. Jennifer is a complete professional who is a joy to work with. I now have her on speed-dial.”
Bettyanne Sherrer, CMP, CMM, Principal, ProPlan Conferences & Events, Planner VIPlane

“Jennifer spends time working with event organizers to truly understand her audience, the purpose of the keynote within the broader event context, and builds authentic and meaningful rapport with her clients. She delivers not only a keynote presentation, but an experience for participants with tools they can use in their work environment. Our attendees rated her presentation as excellent, on both the content and presentation style. The audience liked how her closing keynote presentation brought the entire event full circle and left the delegates with a very solid message. Having Jennifer as part of our team gave us fresh insights into our members experience and helped us achieve a deeper connection with those we serve.”
Irene Martin-Lindsay, Executive Director, Alberta Seniors Communities and Housing Association

“Jennifer Spear is a gifted speaker who knows how to engage an audience, shake participants out of their comfort zones and help them start implementing strategies immediately. A frequent speaker at CSTD events including the national conference and the national symposium, she always receives the highest acclaim from participants. Not only does she provide memorable, informative sessions, but she has audiences laughing, standing, and participating at an unprecedented level. Regardless of the space or time constrictions we may have placed upon her, Jennifer was able to adapt her content to our audience and our event while still managing to deliver superior results. As a conference planner, I have always found Jennifer to be a creative partner willing to test new strategies to help us boost attendance and engagement. She’s a pleasure to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to deliver fresh, positive and uplifting experiences to their colleagues, attendees or employees. I have no doubt she’ll prove an asset to your event.”
Danielle Lamothe, (Formerly) Director, Professional Services, Institute for Performance and Learning (formerly CSTD)

Working with Jennifer Spear has been an amazing experience. She continuously goes above and beyond to ensure successful delivery of her programs and is always willing to try something new. Jennifer is not just an engaging speaker, she is also an innovator. We have worked together to create unique programing at conferences while connecting back to our brand, she has delivered cutting edge content while speaking at 38,000 feet in the air, and she is my collaborator for ideas that need a little flare. Jennifer is a true industry leader and an absolute pro at what she does. I feel very fortunate to work with her.
Candace Schierling, Director of National Conventions, Tourism Saskatoon