
Meet International Women’s Day Speaker, Jenny Garrett OBE
Jenny Garrett is a force to be reckoned with in the world of leadership and empowerment. With decades of experience as an award-winning coach, speaker, author, and leadership trainer, she has clocked up over 4000 hours of coaching leaders across diverse industries. Her unwavering passion for promoting gender equality and sharing her unique insights into female leadership and personal growth has earned her widespread acclaim and recognition.
Jenny brings an intersectional lens to any talk she delivers, being a Black British woman, who had a working-class start in life. Her approach speaks to the lived experience of all women, no matter their background.
International Women’s Day: Importance & Global Impact

International Women’s Day holds immense importance as a global event that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It serves as a time dedicated to advocating for gender equality and women’s rights worldwide. By raising awareness about these important topics, this special day contributes to creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
The impact of International Women’s Day undoubtedly reaches far and wide, inspiring movements, policy changes, and initiatives that:
- Empower women
- Address gender disparities
- Foster positive change on a global scale
And that’s where motivational speakers like Jenny come in.
Inviting Jenny Garrett OBE as Your International Women’s Day Speaker – What to Expect
Selecting the right female empowerment speaker for IWD is crucial to creating a meaningful and impactful event. Influential speakers have a distinct set of qualities that set them apart from other speakers. These characteristics may be challenging to gauge, but they are detectable at an intuitive level the moment the speaker takes the stage.
Jenny Garrett OBE possesses a unique blend of expertise, experience, and charisma that make her an exceptional choice. When you invite her to speak at your event, expect an unforgettable and transformative experience.

Beyond Motivation: Actionable Advice for Real-Life Impact
How many times have you promised yourself something but not followed through? We’ve all been there, and more times than we’d like to admit. To help overcome that, instead of merely motivating through words of encouragement, Jenny also provides practical information that women can use to navigate potential challenges and pitfalls successfully. She offers real-life strategies and examples that transform inspiration into action.
A Compelling Storyteller
Jenny’s art of weaving personal stories, professional knowledge, and current affairs into her presentations captivates her audience from start to finish. She creates a powerful connection with listeners, leaving a lasting impact on everyone in attendance.
As a testament to her storytelling talents, Jenny is listed as a speaker on the International Women’s Day website and has reached an audience of over 30,000 through her speaking engagements, including 2 TEDx Talks.
She is also a sought-after commentator and guest on renowned news and radio channels and outlets, such as:
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A Trusted Voice in the Field

As a female empowerment speaker for IWD, credibility is paramount. Being recognised as a trusted voice in her area of expertise highlights the authenticity of Jenny’s message and positions her as a reliable source of information. Her vast experience allows her to instil confidence in her audience and elevate the impact and effectiveness of your event – and as a result, foster positive change.
Jenny’s Career Highlights
- Mentoring women in business at the Cherie Blair Foundation.
- Working to yield change on a global scale as a fellow at the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce.
- Founding the first-ever Diverse Executive Coach Directory in the UK.
- An OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours 2021 for services to Entrepreneurship and Women in Business.
- Authoring two books: Rocking Your Role – The How-to Guide to Success for Female Breadwinners and Equity Vs Equality.
Some of her clients include:








What Topics Does Jenny Garrett OBE Cover for International Women’s Day?
With so many important conversations to be had, Jenny covers a wide range of subjects, including:
- Equality vs Equity
- Unlocking Your Leadership Story
- The Growing Trend of Female Breadwinners, Evolution or Revolution
- #Iamremarkable
- The Key to Confidence, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- Assertive Communication – Who Gets Heard and Why
- Playing to Your Strengths
- How to Network With Precision & Purpose
- Developing Unshakeable Confidence
- How to Become a Coaching Leader
- Inclusive Leadership
- Microaggressions Masterclass
Limited Availability – Book Jenny Garrett Now for International Women’s Day
Secure your date and gain invaluable insights from an OBE-awarded speaker with years of experience empowering women and fostering global change. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to transform your event!
Testimonial
We wanted to drop you a note to express our sincere gratitude for your invaluable contribution to EMPOWER as our guest speaker for the launch. Your keynote speech was truly remarkable, I think it has left a lasting impact on all the participants and ourselves too!
You created a safe and an inspiring atmosphere throughout the event and your eloquence and passion was evident in every word you spoke. Your insights into leadership, combined with your personal experiences, resonated deeply and the way you addressed the challenges faced by women in leadership positions was not only insightful but also empowering.
We loved how effortlessly you engaged the audience too. The thought-provoking questions you encouraged from the participants opened up meaningful discussions and provided valuable takeaways for all. I think all our attendees came away feeling motivated and equipped with newfound inspiration.
Your dedication to empowering women in leadership roles aligned so well with the ethos of the programme, so we feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have you as our guest speaker. Your expertise and perspective have added immense value, and we are confident that the impact of your speech will extend far beyond the event itself.
Once again, thank you for sharing your wisdom and expertise with us.
Also, just to let you know that we’ve seen Tania’s email about sharing photos and testimonials, so we’ll reply to her separately but of course happy for you to use these in your socials.
We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you again in the future!
See Jenny in action:







Limited Availability – Book Jenny Garrett Now for International Women’s Day
Secure your date and gain invaluable insights from an OBE-awarded speaker with years of experience empowering women and fostering global change. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to transform your event!




