Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/29/2025.
This talk explores the role of collaboration in tackling pressing global issues such as climate change, healthcare disparities, and educational inequities. Jenna Nicholas shares insights from her work in the impact investing industry, highlighting successful strategies for fostering cross-sector partnerships. She discusses the importance of cross-sector collaborations, such as those between non-profits, businesses, investors and government agencies, and emphasizes the need for cultural competence in understanding and respecting diverse perspectives. Through case studies, she illustrates how collaboration can lead to more effective and sustainable solutions, such as community development initiatives or environmental conservation efforts. Nicholas also addresses common obstacles to collaboration and offers practical advice on overcoming them, drawing from specific projects of bringing together local communities, businesses, and policymakers to develop sustainable community programs.
Jenna Nicholas discusses the power of impact investing in driving transformative change, sharing case studies from her work investing in companies in industries such as healthcare, climate and education. She explores how impact investing can align financial goals with social and environmental impact, providing practical advice. Nicholas defines impact investing and its potential for creating positive change, presenting examples of successful investments that have generated both financial returns and significant social or environmental benefits. She discusses different strategies for integrating impact considerations into investment portfolios, such as using ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria. Additionally, she addresses common challenges faced by impact investors and highlights emerging opportunities in the field, such as investments in renewable energy that reduce carbon emissions while providing strong financial returns.
Drawing from her international experience, Jenna Nicholas shares strategies for bridging cultural and geographical divides in global development efforts. She emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity and collaboration in achieving sustainable impact. Nicholas discusses the need for cultural competence in understanding local cultures and contexts in global projects, sharing examples of successful collaborations across diverse regions. She highlights tools and techniques for fostering effective collaboration, such as community-led initiatives that develop culturally appropriate solutions to common challenges like access to clean water or education. Nicholas also addresses common challenges faced in cross-cultural collaborations and offers practical advice on overcoming them, drawing from projects she has been involved in.
This talk explores the intersection of spirituality, investing, and business, highlighting how spiritual principles can guide impactful financial decisions and entrepreneurship. Jenna Nicholas discusses the growing movement of people seeking to integrate spiritual principles into their investment and business decision making processes. She delves into a framework for understanding how spiritual values can inform financial decisions. Nicholas shares case studies of investors and entrepreneurs who are making a difference through their business practices, demonstrating how integrating spiritual values into investment decisions and business operations can lead to both financial success and social impact. By sharing insights on how this approach can lead to more fulfilling and purposeful careers while contributing to the betterment of society, Nicholas encourages listeners to consider the transformative potential of spiritual capitalism.
Jenna Nicholas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Building Bridges: How Collaboration Can Address Global Challenges, Impact Investing: A Catalyst for Sustainable Development, Navigating Cultural & Geographical Divides: Lessons from Global Impact Work and Spiritual Capitalism: Aligning Spirituality, Investing & Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jenna Nicholas for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Jenna Nicholas generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Gruwell, Demario Davis, Dr. Michael Time, Maggie Grout and Mimi Crume Sterling. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jenna Nicholas for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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