Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Community Member AuthorJennifer B. Kahnweiler, PhD, CSP is an author, global speaker, and thought leader hailed as a “champion for introverts.” Her bestselling books The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength and Quiet Influence: The Introvert’s Guide to Making a Difference achieved widespread appeal and have been translated into 14 languages.
Her career includes jobs as an elementary school counselor, university administrator, federal government program director, and career coach. She deepened her knowledge and appreciation for introverts through her work as a learning and development professional in leading organizations such as GE, FreddieMac, NASA, Turner Broadcasting, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Jennifer’s keynote speeches and seminars, delivered from Australia to Vietnam and Paraguay, include her characteristic humor, poignant stories, and practical tools. She has also written articles and been covered by Forbes, Chief Executive, Bloomberg Business Week, the Wall Street Journal. Quiet Influence was highlighted in Delta’s Sky Magazine and Time Magazine. She is interviewed weekly on various media outlets.
Jennifer received her Ph.D. in counseling and organizational development from Florida State University (go Seminoles!) and her earlier degrees in sociology and counseling from Washington University, St. Louis. She is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) , a designation held by a small percentage of speakers.Jennifer has also served on the boards of the Berrett-Koehler Author’s Co-op and Global Task Force as well as the National Speakers Association of Georgia.
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