Dr Jaz Ampaw-Farr is a force of nature — an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the subject of the award-winning documentary Re-Story Your Life, which won Programmers’ Award at the Diversity in Cannes Film Festival and Best Documentary Short at The Miami Women In Film Festival Her life... Read more
Dr Jaz Ampaw-Farr is a force of nature — an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the subject of the award-winning documentary Re-Story Your Life, which won Programmers’ Award at the Diversity in Cannes Film Festival and Best Documentary Short at The Miami Women In Film Festival
Her life began in foster care, marked by poverty, abuse, and life on the streets. Today, she is recognised as one of the UK’s most sought-after voices on resilience, education, and human connection — showing audiences worldwide how to rewrite their stories and transform adversity into fuel for success.
A three-time Speaker of the Year and inductee into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame, Jaz has delivered more than 3,000 keynotes for clients including Microsoft, PwC, LEGO, Google, and the NHS. She has been awarded two honorary doctorates recognising her impact on education, resilience and leadership, and has co-authored three academic papers that have shaped literacy policy at national and international levels.
Jaz is the author of Because of You, This Is Me, a raw and hope-soaked memoir that pays tribute to the everyday heroes — her teachers — who saved her life. Her record-breaking TEDx talk, The Power of Everyday Heroes, has been watched worldwide, and her trademark challenge to be “10% Braver” has become a rallying cry for leaders, educators, and changemakers everywhere.
Her career spans classrooms to boardrooms, from fronting BBC programmes to performing stand-up comedy at the Edinburgh Festival. Across every stage, she combines lived experience, expert insight, and infectious humour — moving audiences from tears to belly laughs in seconds.
Her message is clear: resilience isn’t about bouncing back — it’s about rewriting your life story. And Jaz shows us how.
What could your life look like if you were just 10% braver? In this transformative and electrifying keynote, Jaz Ampaw-Farr redefines what’s possible by empowering audiences to take small, courageous steps that lead to extraordinary results. Drawing on her journey overcoming adversity, Jaz shares with audiences her proven framework for...
In an era where AI dominates headlines, Jaz Ampaw-Farr’s delivery and message cut through the noise: the future belongs to leaders who master human connection and communication.
Drawing on her raw authenticity and transformative story of resilience, Jaz reveals how Human-First Leadership isn’t an optional extra – it’s your...
Every educator starts with a burning desire to change lives, yet daily demands can leave you wondering how much impact you are actually having on the lives of your students.
A former educator herself, Jaz Ampaw-Farr shares her powerful and sometimes harrowing journey through the education system with humor,...
The traditional “work-family” narrative often leads to blurred boundaries and burnout. Drawing from behavioral science and real-world experience, Jaz Ampaw-Farr reframes workplace relationships through the lens of healthy community building.
Shining a light on the “Unwritten Rules of Work” Jaz demonstrates how understanding the distinct needs of each community...
What’s it like to be on the other side of you as a leader? In this keynote, Jaz Ampaw-Far boosts your human hacking skills while delivering proven strategies to galvanize your people beyond inspiration into taking action. Embrace the unique strengths of a multi-generational and neurodiverse workforce by calibrating the...