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Global Speaker & Author of “Smart, Not Loud” | 2 Million Learners | CEO @ Soulcast Media | Emmy-Winner | Columbia University Instructor

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About

Jessica Chen is a globally recognized expert in business communication, bestselling author, and keynote speaker trusted by the world’s top organizations.

With over 2 million learners worldwide, Jessica’s work empowers high-performing individuals and teams to communicate with confidence, clarity, and credibility. Her signature frameworks have been delivered on global stages including at Google, Microsoft, Mattel, and the United Nations.

She is the author of the bestselling communication book "Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons," a modern guide that empowers professionals to lead, influence, and get noticed—without raising their voices.

A former Emmy Award–winning journalist, Jessica brings storytelling finesse and cross-cultural intelligence to every stage. Her insights have been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur, and her clients span industries from tech and finance to media and government.

When not working, she enjoys spending time with her kids and finding the best French mille crepe cake on the market.

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To invite Jessica to speak at your next event or find out how Soulcast Media can train you and your team, click our website: www.soulcastmedia.com

CONTACT: hello@soulcastmedia.com | Instagram: jessicachenpage

Services

Experience

  • Soulcast Media

    Soulcast Media

    7 years 11 months

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      Global Speaker & Workshop Facilitator

      Soulcast Media

      - Present 7 years 11 months

      Keynote speaking topics:
      • The Visibility Factor: How to Powerfully Stand Out, Speak Up, and Drive Your Career Forward
      • The New ROI: Return on Intelligence — Unlocking the Power of Human Potential
      • The Generosity Effect - Giving as a Leadership Growth Strategy
      • Hidden Talent - Unlocking the Power of Quiet Achievers for Growth

      Workshop topics:
      • Communicate to Influence stakeholders
      • Advocating for yourself with confidence
      • Storytelling and selling…

      Keynote speaking topics:
      • The Visibility Factor: How to Powerfully Stand Out, Speak Up, and Drive Your Career Forward
      • The New ROI: Return on Intelligence — Unlocking the Power of Human Potential
      • The Generosity Effect - Giving as a Leadership Growth Strategy
      • Hidden Talent - Unlocking the Power of Quiet Achievers for Growth

      Workshop topics:
      • Communicate to Influence stakeholders
      • Advocating for yourself with confidence
      • Storytelling and selling strategies
      • Cross-cultural communication skills
      • Developing executive presence

      "Jessica is everything you look for in a speaker -- she was thoughtful, energetic and engaging." - Santander Bank

      “We received a lot of great feedback from the hundreds of attendees and would recommend Jessica to any corporate organization.” - Hewlett Packard

      "Jessica gave us a path forward, providing many insights, specific learning points, and key actions that colleagues can undertake to create a more collaborative, purposeful, and successful working environment for all. It was a wonderful, positive, and empowering experience for our diverse colleagues and allies." - S&P Global

      "Jessica is an amazing speaker and mentor who knows how to deliver engaging and practical lessons. We all walked away with actionable takeaways, which is rare! Thank you, Jessica for this awesome session for our audience!" - Microsoft

      To invite Jessica to speak at your next event, please email: hello@soulcastmedia.com.

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      Founder & CEO

      Soulcast Media

      - Present 7 years 11 months

      Soulcast Media is an award-winning communications training agency working with Fortune 100 companies, teams and individuals. We provide leadership communication workshops to elevate people's speaking, storytelling and workplace communication skills.

      Our services include corporate training, 1:1 communications coaching, AI speaking platform, e-courses and our premier monthly communications membership.

      💡 Past Clients: Google, HP, Mattel, Medtronic, Draftkings, LinkedIn, Harvard…

      Soulcast Media is an award-winning communications training agency working with Fortune 100 companies, teams and individuals. We provide leadership communication workshops to elevate people's speaking, storytelling and workplace communication skills.

      Our services include corporate training, 1:1 communications coaching, AI speaking platform, e-courses and our premier monthly communications membership.

      💡 Past Clients: Google, HP, Mattel, Medtronic, Draftkings, LinkedIn, Harvard Business School, CDC, KPMG, Marsh and Mclennan, Women in Toys....many more!

      Inquire about our services: hello@soulcastmedia.com

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    Instructor

    Columbia University

    - Present 9 months

    Top rated instructor at Columbia University's Engineering School. Teaching students how to communicate to influence.

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    Author of "Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons"

    Penguin Random House

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    The book was named a Next Big Idea Book Club Must Read 2024.
    Order the book (hardcover, audio, e-book): 🔗 https://smartnotloudbook.com

    Reviews:
    "This is one of the very best books on this topic I’ve ever read. A must read for anyone and everyone in business today. 5 Stars out of 5!”
    — Bob Burg, coauthor of the global bestselling business book, The Go-Giver.

    A master guide for how to thrive at work. Chen shows us the way to be heard without having to be loud.”
    —…

    The book was named a Next Big Idea Book Club Must Read 2024.
    Order the book (hardcover, audio, e-book): 🔗 https://smartnotloudbook.com

    Reviews:
    "This is one of the very best books on this topic I’ve ever read. A must read for anyone and everyone in business today. 5 Stars out of 5!”
    — Bob Burg, coauthor of the global bestselling business book, The Go-Giver.

    A master guide for how to thrive at work. Chen shows us the way to be heard without having to be loud.”
    — Vanessa Van Edwards, national bestselling author of Cues and Captivate

    “If you’ve struggled to be heard in the workplace, thought your work would speak for itself, or refrained from voicing your opinion because you didn’t want to rock the boat, Smart, Not Loud will teach you that even the quietest among us can wield power in an astute, strategic way.”
    — Laura Huang, author of Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage

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    Host: Leading by Example: Executives Making an Impact

    iHeartMedia

    - Present 3 months

    Lead podcast host for iHeartMedia where I interview executives who are leading some of the biggest companies, focused on their leadership philosophy. It's available on Apple, Spotify, iHeartMedia.

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    Contributor

    CNBC

    - Present 1 year 7 months

    Writing leadership pieces on career advancement, communication strategies, and how to develop executive presence at work. Featured on CNBC's Make It.

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    LinkedIn Learning Instructor

    LinkedIn

    - Present 7 years 10 months

    12X LinkedIn Learning Instructor | 2 million learners

    ⭐️ Ranked #1 LinkedIn course by global leaders in 2021

    Courses below ⬇️

    1. Developing Executive Presence on Video Calls
    2. Speaking Up at Work
    3. Building Visibility as a Remote Leader
    4. Presentation Tips for Pitching
    5. Interview & Media Training
    6. Marketing & Public Relations Foundation
    7. Cross-Cultural Communication Nano Tips
    8. Communicating as a Leader Nano Tips
    9. Creating and…

    12X LinkedIn Learning Instructor | 2 million learners

    ⭐️ Ranked #1 LinkedIn course by global leaders in 2021

    Courses below ⬇️

    1. Developing Executive Presence on Video Calls
    2. Speaking Up at Work
    3. Building Visibility as a Remote Leader
    4. Presentation Tips for Pitching
    5. Interview & Media Training
    6. Marketing & Public Relations Foundation
    7. Cross-Cultural Communication Nano Tips
    8. Communicating as a Leader Nano Tips
    9. Creating and Delivering Presentation Nano Tips
    10. Speaking up For Yourself and Underrepresented Groups
    11. Building Thought Leadership as a Diverse Voice
    12. Communication Tips to Accelerate Your Career

    Featured in Market Watch, Inc., Fortune, Forbes, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

    Links below ⬇️

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    News Reporter

    ABC 10News San Diego | KGTV Channel 10

    - 2 years 1 month

    San Diego, CA

    AWARDS:
    Emmy Award, 1st Place - 2017, The National Academy of Television Arts & Science Pacific Southwest Chapter

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    News Reporter / Business Reporter

    Time Warner Cable

    - 7 years 1 month

    Greater New York City Area

    AWARDS:
    1st Place, Best Feature Story, Associated Press
    Special Mention, General Excellence in Individual Reporting, Associated Press

    Previous News Work:

    Reporter, NBC 4News - Reno, NV | Sept 2010 - Aug 2011
    Associate Producer, Fox 5 - San Diego, CA | Mar 2009 - June 2010
    News Reporter, Shanghai Daily Newspaper - Shanghai, China | Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

Skills

Languages

  • Mandarin Chinese

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Taiwanese

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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