Jaz Ampaw-Farr is an expert in human-first leadership, resilience, and courageous self-leadership.
Jaz Ampaw-Farr is one of the most inspiring speakers in the UK—distinguished, energetic, and deeply moving. As a strategist for human-centered leadership, resilience advocate, and world-class reframing expert, she is in international demand when it comes to transforming mindsets and empowering people. Her special gift: she helps teams and leaders reinterpret their personal and professional histories and transform them into real power to act.
What makes Jaz special is her radically human approach. She shows how genuine connection, vulnerability, and clarity are the foundation for sustainable success—especially in times of digitalization, uncertainty, and growing pressure to perform. In her work, she combines the latest findings from behavioral psychology with lessons from her own extraordinary life journey—a journey that took her from an abusive childhood to escaping the foster care system to becoming an education policy advisor and celebrated speaker on international stages.
Jaz Ampaw-Farr lecture topics
- How to be 10% Braver
How courageous micro-decisions change everyday life: With a great deal of humor and authenticity, Jaz shows how small steps can have a big impact and leave self-doubt behind.
- Human-First Leadership in the AI Age
Humanity as a competitive advantage: In the age of artificial intelligence, genuine, human leadership becomes a superpower. Jaz shows how empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence make companies future-proof.
- The Power of Everyday Heroes – Everyday heroes in the education system
A tribute to teachers and educators: With her own moving school story, Jaz highlights the difference individual adults can make in a child’s life.
- Rewriting the Unwritten Rules of Work
No more burnout and role confusion: Jaz introduces new, healthy rules for the modern world of work and helps teams establish a sustainable work-life balance.
- Leadership – by the Led!
Leadership as experienced by those being led: An honest and energetic examination of self-perception, leadership skills, and the activation of diverse teams.
Female speaker Jaz Ampaw-Farr stands for the potential of individuals to take responsibility even in the most adverse circumstances, to make new decisions, and to encourage others through this change. She does not offer theories, but concrete strategies on how to achieve great things through small, courageous steps – in your career, in your team, and in your own life.
Who is Jaz Ampaw-Farr?
Jaz Ampaw-Farr has an extraordinary life story: from a childhood marked by abuse and homelessness, she fought her way to the top of the international speaker scene. She has been a TV presenter, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and stood on stage at the British Speaker Awards as “Speaker of the Year.”
Her keynotes touch, challenge, and inspire in equal measure – with humor, clarity, and a deep humanity. Together with her husband, she runs the consulting firm Be Human First Ltd, which focuses on leadership development. Her clients include the BBC, Gucci, The Marketing Society, and Skillsoft.
Testimonials:
“I knew Jaz was a great speaker but I couldn’t have known the impact she would have on every single person in the audience yesterday. Jaz – I can only thank you with all my heart for giving us the opportunity to hear you. I am so grateful.” – FastForward15
“Jaz takes audiences from laughter to tears in the space of two sentences.” – The Marketing Society
“Inspiring, compelling, incredible.” – NHS
“She will turn your world on its head and change your perspective on so many things! It’s heartfelt. It’s uplifting. It’s inspirational.” – Martin Roberts, TV Presenter