Jen Rafferty, TEDx speaker and educational psychologist

Jen lives leadership transformation and teaches others to do the same.

Jen Rafferty works with executives and their teams to elevate leadership presence and cultural impact. She equips leaders to sharpen their presence, strengthen their influence, and drive sustainable performance.

With a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and over two decades of experience understanding how people actually learn and change, she translates cutting-edge research in cognitive science, emotional intelligence, and motivation into frameworks that executives can use immediately in boardrooms, in crisis, and under pressure.

Jen's evidence-based approach rewires how leaders think, respond, and lead to create cultures that accelerate innovation, reduce burnout, and sustain high performance over time.

Known for her dynamic presence and science-backed insights, Jen has advised leaders across corporate, government, and education sectors. Her programs empower teams to rewire stress responses, build trust through emotional literacy, and lead with the clarity and compassion required for today's rapidly changing world.

As a TEDx speaker, author, and founder of Empowered Educator, Jen's work has been featured in Forbes, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and Best Holistic Life Magazine. Her TEDx talk has reached millions of viewers globally, and her podcast ranks among the top 2.5% worldwide.



  • Jen makes the science of the brain interesting and tangible. She offers concrete tools to support staff, is authentic, and is tuned-in to the audience.

    Jennifer Macdonald
    Services Director, CommUnify