Jennifer Brown Consulting

What Jennifer Brown Consulting does

Jennifer Brown Consulting, operating primarily through the Jennifer Brown Speaks brand, is a privately held, founder-owned professional services firm founded in 2004 by Jennifer Brown and based in Kingston, New York. The company delivers diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advisory services to enterprise clients, anchored by Jennifer Brown's personal practice as a keynote speaker, executive coach, and organizational consultant. Its core technology consists of proprietary content and frameworks — most notably the Inclusive Leader Continuum (a four-stage developmental model: unaware, aware, active, advocate) and the associated Inclusive Leader Self-Assessment online tool — codified through four published books (How to Be an Inclusive Leader, Beyond Diversity, Inclusion, The Shape of Change) and The Will to Change podcast.

The business operates four primary revenue streams: keynote speaking engagements (delivered virtually or in person to Fortune 500 clients), executive and speaker coaching (Creative Clarity Sessions, Deeper Coaching Containers, and Custom Engagements), organizational consulting via Jennifer Brown Consulting, and book sales and royalties distributed through Amazon and direct channels. Customer segments span enterprise organizations, government and non-profits (including NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), educational institutions (Columbia Business School, Kellogg, Vanderbilt, Mayo Clinic), and individual leaders seeking 1:1 development. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; coaching tiers include instant-book 60-minute sessions and multi-year custom engagements.

The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales and event-driven, with keynote speaking at corporate events functioning as a primary demand generation channel. Distribution relies on the founder's personal brand, a multi-channel content ecosystem (podcast, blog, email, social), and named advisory board roles (L'Oréal Global Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board, Sparks & Honey Influencer Advisory Board). The company has 27 employees, is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, and is privately held under the legal entity Jennifer Brown, LLC.

Name

Jennifer Brown Consulting

Legal name

Jennifer Brown, LLC

Website

https://jenniferbrownspeaks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consulting

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAGAJ

DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) & Belonging Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Human Capital & Organizational Consulting

SECONDARYBPAHAGAD

Leadership Development & Executive Coaching

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Human Capital & Organizational Consulting

SECONDARYBPACAJAJ

DEI, Equity & Inclusion Advisory

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/HR Consulting & Advisory (HR Strategy, Org Design, Change)

SECONDARYEDABAAAM

Inclusive Leadership & Leading Diverse Teams

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Leadership & Management Development

SECONDARYEDABANAJ

DEI, Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Intelligence Coaching

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Executive Coaching Services

SECONDARYBPAHAGAH

People Analytics, Assessment & Psychometrics Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Human Capital & Organizational Consulting

Keywords

• Diversity equity inclusion consulting
• Leadership keynote speaking
• Executive coaching services
• Inclusive leadership training
• DEI advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Keynote Speaking: Revenue generated from keynote presentations at corporate events, conferences, and organizational gatherings. Delivered virtually or in person, these sessions help leaders elevate communication, trust, and culture.
2. Executive Coaching: Leadership and speaker coaching services including Creative Clarity Sessions (60-minute private Zoom sessions), Deeper Coaching Containers (90-minute sessions with follow-up support), and Custom Engagements for leaders building thought leadership platforms.
3. Book Sales and Royalties: Revenue from published books including 'How to Be an Inclusive Leader' (Wall Street Journal Best Seller), 'Beyond Diversity' (co-authored with Rohit Bhargava), 'Inclusion', and 'The Shape of Change'. Books available through Amazon and direct sales.
4. Consulting Services: Organizational consulting through Jennifer Brown Consulting, advising Fortune 500 companies on building cultures of belonging, DEI strategy, and inclusive leadership development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Jennifer Brown Consulting provides diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advisory and consulting for Fortune 500 companies alongside keynote speaking, executive and speaker coaching, and thought-leadership content (books, podcast, self-assessment). The firm helps organizations build cultures of belonging through frameworks such as the proprietary Inclusive Leader Continuum, and serves individual leaders with one-on-one coaching to develop inclusive leadership capability.

Product overview

Jennifer Brown Consulting operates through Jennifer Brown Speaks, offering a portfolio of professional development products and services centered on inclusive leadership. The core offerings include four published books (How to Be an Inclusive Leader, Beyond Diversity, Inclusion, and The Shape of Change), The Will to Change podcast, one-on-one coaching services (Creative Clarity Sessions, Deeper Coaching Container, Custom Engagements), the Inclusive Leader Self-Assessment tool, and keynote speaking engagements. These products work together as an integrated ecosystem—the books and podcast provide foundational knowledge and thought leadership, the self-assessment offers diagnostic evaluation, coaching delivers personalized development, and keynotes provide large-scale organizational transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JBC: Abbreviated company name used in business contexts for Jennifer Brown Consulting
• The Will to Change Podcast

Products and services

• How to Be an Inclusive Leader (book) A step-by-step book guide for the personal and emotional journey to create an inclusive workplace, featuring the proprietary Inclusive Leader Continuum, a four-step developmental model (unaware, aware, active, advocate). Sold to individual readers and bulk-purchased by enterprise teams.
• Beyond Diversity (book) A Wall Street Journal Best Seller featuring insights from over 200 experts organized around twelve themes, offering an actionable blueprint for creating a more inclusive world. Co-authored with Rohit Bhargava.
• Inclusion (book) A comprehensive guide imparting critical knowledge, cutting-edge data, and time-tested strategies implemented at Fortune 500 companies for empowering organization members to drive positive change.
• The Shape of Change (book) A soulful companion for leaders in motion, exploring leadership, resilience, and the art of becoming more human together through essays and meditations on belonging, identity, grace, grief, courage, and surrender.
• The Will to Change Podcast A monthly leadership podcast featuring conversations with CEOs, bestselling authors, and entrepreneurs exploring diversity, inclusion, trust, culture, and the evolving shape of work, available on iTunes and Spotify.
• Leadership & Speaker Coaching One-on-one coaching services including Creative Clarity Sessions (60 minutes), Deeper Coaching Container (90 minutes with personalized follow-up notes and email support), and Custom Engagements for leaders designing coaching businesses or building thought leadership platforms. Sold to individual executives, emerging leaders, and aspiring speakers.
• Inclusive Leader Self-Assessment An online assessment tool based on the Inclusive Leader Continuum that helps individuals assess their current developmental stage and provides feedback with suggested resources for advancement toward inclusive leadership.
• Keynote Speaking Services Leadership keynote presentations delivered virtually or in person for enterprise clients, covering topics including The Shape of Leadership, The Future of Work Is Human, Culture in Action, Voices That Shape Change, Beyond the Binary, and Evolve Courageously. Booked directly through the website contact form for Fortune 500 and large organization events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fortune 500 organizations have implemented DEI strategies developed through Jennifer's consulting engagements
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• L'Oréal Global Diversity and Inclusion Advisory BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJennifer serves on L'Oréal's Global Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board, providing strategic guidance on global DEI initiatives for the cosmetics and beauty company.
• Sparks & Honey Influencer Advisory BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJennifer sits on the Influencer Advisory Board for Sparks & Honey, a cultural intelligence consultancy, contributing expertise on diversity and inclusion perspectives.
• Rohit BhargavacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-author of 'Beyond Diversity' - Rohit Bhargava is the founder of Non-Obvious Company, a WSJ bestselling author, and thought leader on marketing and trends. Together they compiled insights from 200+ experts into the groundbreaking volume.
• Publish Your Purpose (Jenn T. Grace)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJennifer appeared on The Will to Change podcast with Jenn T. Grace, founder of Publish Your Purpose, discussing authorship and thought leadership in the age of AI.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Winters Group: A boutique DEI consulting and training firm serving Fortune 500 clients. Directly comparable in service mix (advising, training, inclusive leadership) and customer profile, with a similarly founder-led brand-built model.
• Cook Ross: A DEI consulting firm specializing in inclusive leadership development and systemic change. Closely comparable as a boutique consultancy delivering coaching, training, and advisory for enterprise clients.
• The Diversity Movement: A DEI training and consulting firm offering learning programs, advisory, and digital content for enterprise diversity initiatives. Directly comparable in service mix and target buyer profile.
• Paradigm Strategy: A DEI advisory firm founded by Joelle Emerson, providing strategy and inclusive culture consulting for technology companies and other enterprises. Closely comparable in customer profile and DEI focus.

Others

• Great Place to Work: An organization providing culture assessment, certification, and best-practice research for inclusive workplaces. Comparable as adjacent ecosystem player in culture measurement and certification, rather than direct consulting competitor.
• Catalyst: A global nonprofit focused on workplace inclusion for women, recognized Jennifer Brown's book as essential reading. Comparable as adjacent ecosystem player in DEI research, content, and education, rather than as a consulting competitor.

Emerging players

• Ruchika Tulshyan / Candour (DEI advisory): An emerging DEI advisory built around a founder-led personal brand in inclusive leadership content and consulting. Comparable as a fellow founder-led DEI practice combining thought leadership content with enterprise advisory.

Broad incumbents

• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): Large HR professional association providing DEI education, training content, and certifications to HR practitioners. Comparable through overlapping DEI learning content and HR audience, though positioned as membership/education rather than boutique advisory.
• Seramount (Working Mother Media): A broader DEI and talent inclusion advisory and benchmarking firm serving large enterprises. Comparable as a scaled incumbent in DEI consulting and research, though with a wider portfolio beyond inclusive leadership.
• Deloitte DEI Practice: Large professional services firm offering a broad inclusive leadership and DEI transformation practice alongside wider consulting services. Comparable service offering but vastly different scale and portfolio breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jenniferbrown
• Facebookfacebook.com/jenniferbrownspeaks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jennifer-brown-consulting
• Instagraminstagram.com/jenniferbrownspeaks

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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