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Speaking Topics
The Power of Authentic Leadership, Accelerating Equity in Team,Building Inclusive Cultures in the Workplace, Empowering Women in Leadership, From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Lessons in Resilience and Adaptability, Mindful Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Intention, The Intersection of Sports and Social Justice, The Transformative Role of Storytelling in Leadership, Servant Leadership: Leading with a Heart for Service, Building and Sustaining High-Performing Teams, The Importance of Allyship in Leadership, Women’s Leadership in a Changing World, Navigating Difficult Conversations in Leadership
OJ's LEARDERSHIP THEORY
empowerment. equity. leadership.
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Empowerment Through Self-Awareness
True empowerment begins with self-awareness. Understanding one’s strengths, weaknesses, biases, and values is the foundation for personal and professional growth. Self-awareness enables leaders to align their actions with their authentic selves, fostering genuine connections and inspiring others.
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Equity Through Education and Action
Equity is achieved not only by educating oneself and others but also by taking deliberate action to dismantle systemic barriers. Leaders must commit to continuous learning about the social and economic factors that create inequity and actively work to create environments where all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed.
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Leadership Through Authentic Connection
Leadership is most effective when it is based on authentic connections. Building trust, fostering open communication, and creating a sense of belonging are essential for leading teams and organizations successfully. Authentic leaders inspire others by being transparent, empathetic, and consistent in their actions.
ABOUT ME
NOTHING CAN STOP YOU!
Odessa Jenkins is a successful tech/Sports executive, and coach CEO of Bonfire, and founder of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC). Jenkins is an in-demand global speaker/coach and the founder of multiple nonprofits, including, Got Her Back.
As a disrupter in tech, Jenkins was a member of the Executive team for YourCause, a Texas-based tech and philanthropy company that exited to Blackbaud for $157 million. In addition to her tech background, Jenkins has built one of the premier sports leagues in the country, creating opportunities, inclusion, and equity in football for women and girls. She was an inaugural participant in the NFL’s first Women’s Career in Football Forum and is one of the first women to obtain the coveted Bill Walsh Diversity Internship in an on-field position. Featured on NBC, Sports Illustrated, Essence, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, NFL Network, The Undefeated, and more, Jenkins was recognized as one of the most influential and powerful women in sports by Sports Illustrated, voted as Culture in Sports 2022 Sports Leader of the Year and is a 2023 Recipient of The 2023 Leigh Steinberg Denicola Humanitarian Award. In 2024, she was recognized by Essence as one of the top 25 Black women changing the world of sports.
Heralded as one of the top inclusive leadership experts in the country, Jenkins is determined to create equity in the world for all.
WHAT ARE THEY SAYING ABOUT OJ?
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"If you haven’t heard this amazing person speak, you’re missing out. Odessa Jenkins
I had the privilege last week to hear an hour from her and it was not long enough. Have you every been around someone that just makes you feel good, makes you think deeply and feel deeply ( outside family)? Very profound, knowledgeable, uplifting, encouraging and inspiring. Look her up!!" - Work Shop attendee
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