<p>Jade Simmons is a born storyteller, a classically trained pianist and a creator of transformational experiences designed to activate audiences into becoming the biggest, boldest version of themselves possible. </p><p> The world-class concert artist has been called a “musical force of nature” with an “uncanny ability to connect with the sounds of today.” Nicknamed “Classical Music’s #1 Maverick,” Jade’s electrifying, genre-bending concert adventures span Rachmaninoff all the way to rap and include virtuoso storytelling, uncommon insights, and boundless inspiration.</p><p> As the daughter of a civil rights activist, Jade learned a lot about choosing her battles by watching her father vehemently fight them all. Equally a product of her mother’s faith-focused child rearing, Jade speaks passionately about the role purpose-based living has played in building her life and her diversified career. Jade trained in piano performance at Northwestern and Rice Universities. On stage, she delivers stunning main-stage keynote presentations with the potent combination of music, virtuoso performance, and riveting storytelling.</p><p> A top-notch “experiential” speaker who uses music to powerfully drive her points home, Jade’s specialty is activating a renewed and redefined sense of purpose. She speaks on cultivating innovation and originality, the strategies behind audacious leadership, and she offers takeaways that unleash momentum in life and business. </p><p> Jade Simmons has performed at The White House, and she received the Sphinx Organization’s Medal of Excellence in a concert hosted by Justice Sonia Sotomayor and held at the US Supreme Court.</p>
Rockstar Concert Pianist, Activational Speaker, & CEO of Jade Media Global
<ul><li><strong>How to Move Like a Maverick</strong></li><li>For organizations looking to motivate their people to new heights personally and bigger results professionally, this presentation is designed to shift mindsets from “status quo hugger” to trailblazer. Leveraging improvisation, Jade will help your team redefine their purpose, dig deep for originality and bring their whole selves to every table, every time.</li><li> <strong>Dynamic, Disruptive Diversity: A Bold Approach to Harnessing the Power of Differences</strong></li><li>Jade is leading the charge for diversification of the workplace with a powerfully positive approach that dares to steer clear of guilt and obligation in favor of curiosity and authentic connection. Perfect for organizations determined to be at the forefront of the diversity and inclusion movement.</li><li> <strong>Audacity: Dare to Lead on Purpose</strong></li><li>Incredible things happen when motivated leaders dealing with monumental change are given the tools to connect, improvise, and unlock their team members’ undiscovered gifts. Jade offers transformative strategies to cultivate excellence, proactivity, innovation and productivity. With an emphasis on emboldening and revitalizing teams, this presentation is ideal for organizations looking for something other than run-of-the-mill leadership training.</li><li> <strong>The Smell of Breakthrough</strong></li><li>A masterclass in the art of reframing challenges, this session will help teams to leverage periods of disruption and change to recognize the opportunities we can only see when we aren’t constantly looking and wishing for the way things used to be. Instead, Jade helps teams recognize the smell of breakthrough—that rare moment when everything shifts to another register and the way forward becomes clear.</li></ul>