Melissa Jenner, PhD.
By Melissa Jenner
Helping people-pleasing introverts step into confident leadership, stop overthinking, and speak up at work — without sacrificing who they are.
Assertiveness
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Introversion
Emotional Labor
#FindAGuest-BeAGuest
Helping people-pleasing introverts step into confident leadership, stop overthinking, and speak up at work — without sacrificing who they are.
Dr. Melissa Jenner is a veteran, senior government executive, and international bestselling author who helps high-performing, people-pleasing introverts rise into confident, respected leadership. With more than 25 years of experience leading complex government budget and financial operations, she brings executive-level insight grounded in both research and real-world decision-making. As founder of People-Pleasing Introverts and author of Everyday Leadership for People Pleasing Introverts, Dr. Jenner is known for transforming silent overachievers into empowered, strategic leaders. She speaks on how people-pleasing quietly sabotages careers, the hidden emotional load carried by high-performing introverts, the true cost of over-accommodation, why saying “no” is a leadership skill, and how introversion can become a competitive advantage in high-stakes environments. Her message resonates with driven professionals ready to stop over-functioning and start leading with clarity, authority, and purpose.
Helping people-pleasing introverts step into confident leadership, stop overthinking, and speak up at work — without sacrificing who they are.
Dr. Melissa Jenner is a veteran, senior government executive, and international bestselling author who helps high-performing, people-pleasing introverts rise into confident, respected leadership. With more than 25 years of experience leading complex government budget and financial operations, she brings executive-level insight grounded in both research and real-world decision-making. As founder of People-Pleasing Introverts and author of Everyday Leadership for People Pleasing Introverts, Dr. Jenner is known for transforming silent overachievers into empowered, strategic leaders. She speaks on how people-pleasing quietly sabotages careers, the hidden emotional load carried by high-performing introverts, the true cost of over-accommodation, why saying “no” is a leadership skill, and how introversion can become a competitive advantage in high-stakes environments. Her message resonates with driven professionals ready to stop over-functioning and start leading with clarity, authority, and purpose.
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