Emily Jaenson: Confident Leadership
Sports leadership expert who builds confident, resilient teams with practical frameworks to develop authentic leaders, boost performance, and translate athletic lessons to corporate culture.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- First female General Manager in Triple-A baseball in two decades
- TEDx speaker: Six Behaviors to Increase Your Confidence
- Host of the Leadership is Female podcast and leadership coach
- Featured in Forbes, USA Today, and top leadership publications
- Expert on confidence, communication, and leadership mindset
- Formats: TEDx Talk / Motivational Keynote (10–60 minutes)
- Audiences: Leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and teams seeking tools for confidence, self-awareness, and leadership growth.
- Outcomes:
- Clear, repeatable confidence-building habits participants apply immediately.
- Improved team communication and measurable increases in leader presence.
- Higher resilience under pressure and better decision making.
- Travels from: Reno, NV
- **Fee range: $10,000 - $15,000
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Keynote Topics:
Six Behaviors to Increase Your Confidence
Research tells us that the way to get people to change is not to start with trying to change their attitudes alone, but to start with the behaviors associated with the attitudes. When people see themselves behaving differently, they can then think of themselves differently and the attitude change will follow.
The attitude Emily will help change is that of confidence. You will leave this talk with the tools necessary to become a more confident person.
Emily’s TEDx talk viewed by millions has been updated and elaborated with personal stories and stories of the hundreds of interviews she’s conducted on her podcast, Leadership is Female, with women in business.
We all have the opportunity to grow and change. This talk that will make an increase confidence in leaders today.
Five Intentions to Reboot Your Motivation and Achieve Your Goals
Being intentional means creating habits to help you to be successful in reaching your goals coupled with the acknowledgement that you’ve got it all. Yep, you’ve got it all!
The problem is most of us abandon our intentions and allow our minds to wander, ruminate on the negative, the “what if,” the “I can’t,” and focus on lack.
In this presentation, Emily speaks to leaders looking to sharpen their focus, acknowledge their advantages, and be more intentional with their day. You’ll demand this discipline of yourself and your teams.
Relatable insights include how to organzine an effective day, how to set goals in your work and personal life that make you feel fulfilled and energized, how to create boundaries that serve you, and how to increase your confidence.
Be intentional about your life and achieve your biggest dreams.
Talent Short Bio
Emily Jaenson is a sports leadership pioneer and confidence expert who translates lessons from elite team environments into practical programs for business leaders. As one of the first female general managers in Triple-A baseball in nearly 20 years, Emily broke through barriers while building high-performing teams and leading culture change.
She hosts the podcast Leadership Is Female, where she interviews organizational leaders and surfaces the small, repeatable behaviors that drive confidence and success. Emily’s keynote and workshop work focus on behavior-first learning: attendees practice specific actions that change how they show up, enabling immediate gains in confidence, clarity, and influence.
Her programs blend research, storytelling, and hands-on tools so participants leave with a short list of behaviours they can use tomorrow. Emily also advises organizations on DE&I best practices, and she has served on the Minor League Baseball DE&I committee and nonprofit boards. Her work is especially suited to leadership teams, women’s leadership cohorts, and organizations ready to move from good intentions to measurable cultural change.
Events that hire Emily get an energetic, relatable speaker who combines practical frameworks with personal stories and tactical takeaways so leaders can show up more confidently and lead with impact.
Read Full Bio
Emily Jaenson is a trailblazer in sports leadership and a nationally recognized expert on confidence building and authentic leadership. As the first female General Manager of a Triple-A Minor League Baseball team in nearly 20 years, Emily shattered long-standing industry barriers and became a voice for change in the world of sports and business. With an unwavering commitment to empowering individuals and organizations, she shares actionable insights on how to cultivate confidence, embrace authenticity, and lead with intention.
Emily’s mission is to help others develop the resilience and courage needed to excel in leadership roles. Her high-impact keynote presentations draw from her personal journey of breaking through glass ceilings and from her vast experience working in male-dominated industries. Through her best-selling book, popular podcast, and TEDx talk—ranked in the top TEDx presentations globally, Emily continues to inspire audiences to take bold steps toward their goals and embrace their leadership potential.
With a professional background rooted in sports, sales, and executive leadership, Emily Jaenson has cultivated a reputation for excellence, innovation, and resilience. Her tenure as General Manager of the Reno Aces not only positioned her as a pioneering female leader in sports but also as a strategic thinker capable of leading complex organizations through change and growth. Under her leadership, the Reno Aces flourished, demonstrating her ability to unite teams, cultivate culture, and drive results.
Beyond the baseball diamond, Emily Jaenson is a compelling author and keynote speaker whose expertise in confidence-building is grounded in behavioral psychology and real-world experience. Her Amazon #1 bestselling book, Let’s Go! A Guide to Increasing Your Confidence, delivers practical, easy-to-implement strategies that have helped thousands of readers overcome self-doubt and lead with purpose. Her work has been celebrated for its authenticity, accessibility, and transformative impact.
Emily’s influence extends into the digital world through her podcast, Leadership is Female, which ranks among the top 2.5% of business podcasts globally. Each episode features interviews with high-performing female executives who share their stories of triumph, struggle, and growth. Through this platform, Emily not only amplifies women’s voices in leadership but also cultivates a community of professionals committed to continuous improvement.
Her delivery is as engaging as it is insightful, making her a favorite among audiences ranging from Fortune 500 companies to educational institutions.
From boardrooms to stadiums, Emily Jaenson inspires audiences to take charge of their stories, lead with clarity, and cultivate unshakeable confidence. She is a trusted authority in leadership development and a powerful voice for inclusion, making her a top-tier choice for any event seeking to leave a lasting impact.
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Talent Videos
Emily Jaenson – Leadership & Confidence Keynote Speaker
In this high-energy keynote reel, Emily Jaenson shares her journey from professional sports executive to leadership expert, inspiring audiences to lead with confidence and courage.
Video Summary & Key Moments
In this 3-minute speaker reel, Emily Jaenson introduces her powerful message about leadership, resilience, and confidence. She shares her groundbreaking story as the first female General Manager in Triple-A baseball in nearly two decades, describing how she led with purpose and authenticity in a male-dominated industry. Emily highlights the mindset and communication tools that enabled her to build trust, motivate teams, and drive performance under pressure.
Her message encourages audiences to step into leadership roles even when the path isn’t clear, embrace discomfort as growth, and lead by example. Through dynamic stage moments and audience engagement clips, Emily demonstrates her ability to energize rooms and deliver tangible lessons on leadership and confidence. The video captures both her passion for empowering others and her belief that leadership is about service, strength, and self-awareness.
Key Moments
00:31–01:10: Overcoming barriers and leading with confidence.
01:11–01:55: Lessons on communication, teamwork, and authentic leadership.
01:56–02:40: Inspiring women and professionals to pursue bold goals.
02:41–03:15: Closing message – leadership begins with belief in yourself.
Six Behaviors to Increase Your Confidence | Emily Jaenson | TEDxReno
In her TEDx talk, Emily Jaenson shares six evidence-based behaviors anyone can adopt to boost confidence, take bold action, and lead with authenticity.
Video Summary & Key Moments
In this 10-minute TEDxReno talk, Emily Jaenson delivers a practical, motivational roadmap for building real, sustainable confidence. Drawing from her own experiences breaking barriers as a female executive in professional sports, Emily identifies six key behaviors that consistently boost confidence. She begins by reframing confidence as a skill—not a personality trait—something that can be developed through daily habits and intentional action.
Each behavior is illustrated with stories and relatable examples, demonstrating how confidence grows through practice, not perfection. Emily discusses the power of preparation, positive self-talk, body language, and courage in the face of discomfort. She emphasizes the importance of celebrating progress and seeking growth over approval. Her storytelling is engaging and approachable, connecting personal lessons from leadership, parenting, and career challenges. The talk leaves audiences empowered with simple yet transformative techniques for stepping into confidence, leadership, and opportunity.
Key Moments
01:01–02:30: Behavior 1: Take action before you feel ready.
02:31–03:45: Behavior 2: Replace self-doubt with positive self-talk.
03:46–04:55: Behavior 3: Use body language to project confidence.
04:56–06:10: Behavior 4: Prepare and practice deliberately.
06:11–07:40: Behavior 5: Celebrate small wins and progress.
07:41–09:20: Behavior 6: Embrace discomfort as growth.
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