Challenging how we think, strengthening how we connect, and expanding what we can accomplish together
Exploring mental health, personal growth, and the human experience, I help individuals recognize their potential, strengthen relationships, and discover how we can work better and accomplish more together.
Keynotes
Thought-provoking talks that challenge perspectives, inspire personal growth, and leave audiences thinking differently about themselves, their potential, and what's possible.
Presentations
Engaging, educational presentations that make complex psychological concepts and human experiences relatable, accessible, and applicable to everyday life, professional environments, and personal development.
Workshops
Interactive, practical experiences that help participants turn insight into action. Exploring self-awareness, emotional well-being, communication, resilience, and the skills that help individuals and teams thrive.
Panels
Bringing fresh perspectives and meaningful conversation to the topics that matter. From mental health and workplace culture to personal growth and the human experience, creating space for dialogue, connection, and shared understanding.
Signature Topics
Why Not Me? Using Curiosity to Challenge Perspectives and Rethink What’s Possible
When things get hard, most of us ask “why me?” That question keeps us stuck. In this motivational talk, first given at TEDxShorelineDrive, Jacey offers a different question. She uses curiosity to help audiences notice the stories they tell themselves, question the limits they’ve accepted, and see what’s possible when they stop waiting for permission.
Audiences leave able to: spot self-limiting beliefs, use curiosity instead of judgment, and take one bold next step.
Great for: Kickoffs, women’s events, student orientation, commencement, leadership programs
Before It’s Too Late: Recognizing and Managing Burnout and Stress
Burnout doesn’t show up all at once. It builds quietly, and by the time most people notice, they’re already running on empty. Drawing on her clinical work, Jacey explains the early warning signs of stress and burnout, why high achievers and caregivers are especially at risk, and what to do before it turns into a crisis. She covers practical ways to recover, set boundaries and protect energy, for individuals and for the teams and campuses around them.
Audiences leave able to: recognize the early signs in themselves and others, use simple daily recovery tools, and set boundaries that hold
Great for: Employee wellness events, Mental Health Awareness Month, faculty and staff development, finals season, healthcare and education teams
The Human Side of Work: Working Together as Complex Humans
Every team is made of people with their own histories, stress responses and ways of communicating. When we forget that, we misread each other and conflict grows. This talk humanizes collaboration. It explains why people react the way they do, how stress shapes communication, and how understanding each other builds trust and stronger teams.
Audiences leave able to: understand their own patterns, communicate across different personalities, and handle conflict with more awareness and less blame
Great for: Corporate trainings, leadership workshops, student leader programs, residence life and campus staff
Feel It, Use It: Emotional Intelligence for Work, School and Life
We’re taught to push through or push down emotions like frustration, fear and overwhelm. But, those emotions carry useful information. Jacey shows audiences how to name what they feel, understand what it’s telling them, and respond rather than react. The result is better decisions, healthier relationships and more resilience under pressure. It’s the skill set behind good leadership, good teamwork and good mental health, and almost nobody gets taught it.
Audiences leave able to: name and regulate emotions in the moment, use emotions as information, and respond calmly in high-pressure situations
Great for: Leadership development, new-manager training, student success programs, professional development, wellness weeks
*Custom speaking engagements and topics are available upon request.
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