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FROM BURNOUT TO BRILLIANCE ,
the Human Leadership Edge in
an AI-First World

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The leaders who win next won’t be superheroes.
They’ll be the ones brave enough to lead human.

Leadership isn’t a “soft skill,” it’s a strategic profit driver.

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Burn Out

83% of workers report struggling with burnout, and leaders themselves are among the most stressed.

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Turnover

70% of a team’s engagement is driven by the quality of its manager/leader.

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Engagement

31% of managers report quitting due to poor leadership above them.

Every $1 companies invest in leadership development delivers an average of $7 back in measurable business value.

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Greater Raleigh Chamber Women’s Leadership Conference 2026

March 17, 2026
Raleigh, NC

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I champion brilliance over burnout and teach
the new rules for leading humans
in an AI age.

After hearing JENNIFER speak, audiences will:

Confront why old leadership models fail in
an AI era.

Be motivated to embrace a new, sustainable definition of leadership —
rooted in humanity, not hustle.

Be inspired to harness human leadership paired with AI as the real key to business success, not AI alone.

Be empowered to master what AI can’t: emotion, judgment, nuance, and trust - unlocking next-level results.

Leave equipped to apply practical shifts immediately to start truly inhabiting leadership, strengthening teams, and building a resilient culture of success.

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MEET JENNIFER

Jennifer Kendall is a human-first leader, speaker, and strategist with over 20 years of experience in marketing, education, and mission-driven organizations. She blends real-world leadership experience with a deep understanding of human behavior to help leaders thrive in an AI-accelerated world.

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