Jennifer Manley
Coach, Author, Business Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Trainer
Jennifer Manley is the founder of EJ Collective and author of They Taught You to Lead But Not Like This, a leadership toolkit for navigating the modern workplace—especially when your team thinks differently.
A former VP leading over 200 small businesses, Jennifer brings deep experience in sales, operations, and growth strategy across franchising, interior design, and creative entrepreneurship. Her approach blends strategic clarity with operational empathy—helping leaders scale, delegate, and lead without burning out.
Jennifer’s signature talks break down what leadership really looks like in today’s evolving workforce: how to coach neurodivergent team members, implement systems that actually stick, and build an exit plan that honors the business you’ve built.
Popular Programs
- They Taught You to Lead—But Not Like This
- Scalable Systems, Not More Hustle
- Leading While Female
- The Exit Starts Now
- Maximize Your Marketing
Professional Summary
With a background in creative entrepreneurship, operations, and executive leadership, she brings practical, high-empathy insights to every stage—scaling, strategy, team development, and operational clarity.
As a former franchise owner and VP overseeing 200+ small businesses, Jennifer now helps leaders streamline chaos, coach more effectively (especially in neurodivergent teams), and build sustainable businesses with exit-focused strategy. She’s known for delivering honest, energizing keynotes with tools audiences can use right away.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography – University of North Texas
Founder – EJ Collective
Former VP of Retail Sales – Decorating Den Interiors
Decorating Den Interiors Franchise Owner & Interior Designer
"Jennifer speaks like someone who’s been in the trenches—because she has. Our audience walked away with clarity, practical tools, and the confidence to take action. She’s not just inspiring—she’s activating."
Areas of Expertise
- Accountability
- Achievement
- Business
- Business Strategy
- Change Management
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Confidence
- Customer Experience
- Customer Service
- Energy
- Female Speakers
- Goal Setting
- Innovation
- Interior Design
- Keynote Speaker
- Leadership
- Management
- Marketing and Branding
- Mindset
- Motivation and Inspiration
- Project Management
- Relationships
- Sales
- Team Building
- Time Management
- Women in Business
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