In a world filled with cookie-cutter leaders,
Jenni champions the power of authenticity.
Bold. Insightful. Impact-driven.
Jenni is a proud Bundjalung woman, award-winning entrepreneur, and founder of Elephant in the Room Consulting. She’s also the creative force behind Empire Builders, a transformational business program helping values-led entrepreneurs create momentum, meaning and impact.
With a powerful presence, deep cultural insight, and a no-nonsense approach to truth-telling, Jenni brings fresh energy and practical wisdom to every stage she steps onto. She’s a unicorn – blending business smarts with cultural intelligence, lived experience and leadership that inspires real change.
About Jenni
Jenni Walke is a highly experienced leader and consultant with over 25 years of expertise in business strategy, leadership, and community engagement. As a proud First Nations Bundjalung woman, Jenni brings a unique perspective to her work, blending Indigenous wisdom and modern business strategies to drive meaningful change.
Jenni has established a reputation as a thought leader in Indigenous engagement, leadership, business strategy and supplier diversity with her work helping to build inclusive workplaces and cultivate culturally aware leaders.
an empowering speaker an inspiring business leader a First Nations advocate & speaker a motivational speaker an expert in cultural awareness
Speaker Topics
Authentic Leadership
Authentic leadership starts from within. Jenni shares powerful insights and personal stories on how leading with values can inspire trust, spark innovation, and create real alignment in teams and organisations.
Lead with heart, lead with truth – and watch your team thrive.
supplier diversity with a first nations focus
Jenni brings supplier diversity to life by showcasing the opportunity to support First Nations businesses. She provides practical, actionable strategies for organisations to elevate their impact through meaningful procurement.
Partner with purpose and create change through business.
engaging with first nations communities
True engagement begins with respect. Jenni offers a practical guide to building relationships with First Nations peoples, grounded in trust, listening and long-term collaboration.
Build bridges that honour culture and create connection
cultural awareness & Safety
Understanding culture is key to inclusion. In this keynote, Jenni explores how to create culturally safe environments and why cultural awareness is critical for avoiding harm and fostering connection.
Awareness leads to safety, and safety opens the door to belonging.
Leadership & Unconscious Bias
Leadership requires awareness. Through storytelling, Jenni explores how unconscious bias shows up in decision-making and how conscious, intentional leadership can build more inclusive and equitable workplaces.
Shift the lens, change the system – lead with intention.
grit & resilience
Resilience is more than a buzzword. Jenni delivers a real and relatable message about bouncing back, pushing forward, and staying grounded in tough times – with grit, grace and growth.
Harness your resilience – and rise with purpose.
embracing change like a jellyfish
Change is constant – how we respond is a choice. Using the jellyfish as a metaphor, Jenni inspires audiences to move with flow, stay grounded in their core, and navigate uncertainty with adaptability.
Flow through change with confidence, courage and calm.
Origami as a Metaphor for Leadership
Leadership, like origami, is crafted with care. Jenni beautifully compares leadership to the art of folding – where every crease counts and purpose shapes progress.
Lead with intention, fold with care, and shape something extraordinary.
Jenni is more than just a keynote speaker with a relevant topic...
she brings the right message, energy, attitude, story, and connection to every presentation.
Her engaging and dynamic approach ensures that she resonates with audiences, delivering content that is not only informative but also inspiring and memorable.
Whether she’s sharing insights on leadership, cultural awareness, or resilience, Jenni’s unique blend of authenticity and expertise makes her a standout choice for any event.
Book Jenni for your next event
Jenni is available for keynotes, workshops, and consulting sessions. Her dynamic presentations and actionable insights make her an ideal choice for organisations seeking to create positive change and build inclusive, impactful workplaces.
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