LDR21
LDR21

What Clients Say

We're your trusted ally to get work done. catalyze transformation. empower you in your work. foster innovation culture. build a better future. craft clear, direct communication. problem solve with strategic thinking. organizational and leadership development. |

forbes
Deloitte
DP
ICA
EU
RH Open Innov Labs
microsoft
Open Org
RH
THD
Laura Hilliger
We Are Open
Laura Hilliger

Jen is one of the most articulate people I’ve ever met. She is both eloquent and extremely interesting. She can also think on her feet, which makes her a great speaker for panels or a facilitator for workshops. She is an expert in open culture, leadership, digital transformation and the power of community. She is authentic and educated, a great choice.

Marketing Team
Red Hat, Global Government
Marketing Team

When working with them you're standing on the shoulder of giants. They are at the sharp end of the arrow and so far ahead in terms of what they thinking of and talking about

Marketing Team
Red Hat, Global Government
Marketing Team

When you see them in action - incredibly skilled at what they do - it feels like magic.

Co.Labs & Workshops

Marketing Team
Red Hat, Global Government
Marketing Team

They help articulate inspiring messaging, visions, and create compelling educational learning opportunities that help people better understand concepts.

Jim Craig
Red Hat
Jim Craig

They engage with people they have never met before and have great interpersonal skills. They can work with a difficult or guarded audience to tease things out of them and get a good outcome. This is a real art - how they engage people and get concepts across.

Ann Chow
Forum Director
Ann Chow

Huge thanks to Jen Kelchner and her innovative brain to craft this experience for our participants, training and executing the program each afternoon. Her generosity of time consulting with our catalysts and hosting a virtual cafe for participants before arriving into Manila and running this onsite was incredible.

Toshiyuki Zamma
Chairman, ICA International Council
Toshiyuki Zamma

Thank you for your contribution and excellent work on our workshops!

Red Hat
Innovation Lab

GWF
Learning Lab

I want to adapt these exercises and practices for use in mental health, trauma and pastoral care. If we can help remove the perceived barriers to helping those with trauma, we can do great things to help people heal!
Florence Chiu
Mental Health
This was a great experience. Having a place to talk about what is/not working in these [DevSecOps] scenarios was great!
Masterclass Participant
Ireland Public Sector

GWF
Learning Lab

Having worked with Jen and watched her deliver seminars and learning labs, I have now booked her for two events with my students. She is creative, collaborative, credible and an excellent speaker with a wealth of knowledge and experience. My students will be learning from the best!
Laurie Busuttil
Professor & Chair, Business & Marketing

Leading Change
Student Leaders
Berry College

Leading Change
Student Leaders
Berry College

Jen studies her audience and addresses their needs in a no-BS sort of way. Straight talk, practical solutions, immediate impact. That’s what you’ll get with LDR21.
Adele Booysen
LD, OD & Award-Winning Coach
This [lab] was the single most impactful and practical moment of the entire Global Workplace Forum!
Alex Svetkov
Bulgaria
This was quite possibly the most significant aspect of the Forum!
Michael Soderling
Director, Health for All Nations
The best part were the discussions and sharing openly — only place I can learn is like this.
Masterclass Participant
Ireland Public Sector

53rd ICA
Workshop Series

The Masterclass was not what I though it would be. It was much more interactive and enjoyable. We got a lot out of out!
Masterclass Participant
Ireland Public Sector

GWF
Learning Lab

I can't wait to take these practices back to the classroom in India!
Rebekah Z.
Educator, India

ICA Workshops

Thank you for your expert facilitation skills. You did a super job.
Rick
SVP, Executive Board

Leading Change
Student Leaders
Berry College

Blackman HS
DECA TN

GWF
Learning Lab

The Learning Lab was a huge success for disability concerns! I plan on using what I learned to shape our national leadership meeting at the Red Cross!
Dave Deuel
Curriculum Designer at Red Cross | Academic Dean Emeritus at International Disability Center

GWF
Learning Lab

The team really leaned in. Thanks for a very engaging session today on open collaboration. Some nice tips in there. Clearly the team leaned in and enjoyed the exchanges.
Una O'Sullivan
CELA Leader, EMEA

53rd ICA
Workshop Series

I thoroughly enjoyed the learning labs. For my personality, I couldn’t have sat through afternoons of presentations, that would have killed me. For me the labs were one of the highlights of the conference.
James Bruyn
Business Leader, Canada
While some students came into the class ready to hold their noses and just get through a required course, Jen’s ideation session excited them about working on their project. Subsequently, creative juices have been flowing ever since. Teams have been working well together and tackling tasks like experienced project managers. The light bulb moments are happening and the ideation lab was a significant catalyst in the entire process.
Laurie Busuttil
Professor & Chair, Business & Marketing

Leading Change
Student Leaders
Berry College

ICA Workshops

Consulting & Organizational Development

Bryan Behrenshausen
Open Org Ambassador
Bryan Behrenshausen

If you're seeking someone who's working on the cutting edge of organizational culture and leadership development research, then you'll want Jen Kelchner to speak to your team. Jen helps audiences understand clearly how principles derived from open source projects and movements translate directly into actionable processes and practices your organization can tap to become more innovative.

Jim Craig
Sr. Product Manager, Global Government
Jim Craig

We now have an ally to get work done.

What they have done for me is give me a framework and set of tools to communicate and engage an audience in organisational transformation the open source way.

Heather Leson
Open Org Ambassador
Heather Leson

Your contribution has been immense. And your vision, solid on what makes a healthy community. The video channel and much more would not have happened without you.

Ron Morret
Sales Executive

Jen is a dynamic visionary and forward-thinking leader. She cuts right to the heart of the situation and provides deep clarity and a road map for success. A true balance of reality and vision! I highly and genuinely recommend Jen to help facilitate success.

You have been an absolute pleasure to work with and you have made such positive strides in such a short period of time.
Lynne Hajski
SVP Ops, Summa Physicians, Inc
Jen is a very bright and engaging person. Brainstorming sessions with her were great experiences...highly recommended. She is a breath of fresh air to any organization wishing to transform itself.
David Bitton
CEO, ubiQtex

Cherokee NHS

Thanks so much for your help. Every clinic I have met with so far has sang your praises.
Kathy Blake
Summa Health, VP
Jen was a huge asset to our leadership team. She is objective, detail oriented and a strong leader for our group. She knows how to motivate our team through positive communication and great problem solving skills.
Melissa Dale
Sr. Manager
Jen is a perceptive and articulate business consultant with a unique ability to listen to a person's story, hear their vision and map a route to reach them.
Jim Genet
Healthcare Executive
Value add , that is what Jen brings. She exhibits a commitment to client service, is detail oriented and performs exceptionally well. Strategy is her strong suit and she communicates the steps of a strategy plan well. She has a “get things done” attitude that is needed in a leader.
T. Turk
Regional Ops Leader
Jen brings the knowledge gained through hands-on experience with a wide variety of industries. Her insights into process improvement have been invaluable to the success of our team’s work. Additionally, she has excellent project management skills that ensure timely completion of client deliverables in a highly detailed, professional format. I thoroughly enjoy working with Jen!
Kevin Rowley
Healthcare Executive
Jen delivers a great "WOW" experience.
Rod Key
Health & Wellness, Owner

Leadership Development

Jen's coaching has wrecked me in a wonderful way! Now I can move forward and get to work! She has helped me beat destructive thoughts quickly and increase my confidence in the workplace.
Angela Braach
Program Coordinator
Jen has a very relatable way of guiding you through the unknown and is also an excellent teacher. Her programs really helped me think about WHY I'm different, WHY my clients choose me. I'm owning those reasons today!
Hope Wright
Health & Wellness, Owner
It's shocking how quickly things are surfacing and changing. It's changing my life. I love the authenticity of you and the program. Your program has taught me to embrace my kindness, to reinforce my values and that I don't have to sacrifice them to be good in business!
Jennifer Greenfield
Mental Health Management
Jen is a coach who has the ability to discern the schematics of a situation and give you coaching principles on approach, dealing with difficult situations and how to reach the end result. She presents a unique perspective and can guide you in the direction needed to accomplish a specific goal in the most positive manner. With regular coaching, I was able to obtain the promotion I was seeking as well as take on new responsibilities to enhance my skill set.
Ursula Blakely
Deloitte, Senior EA
I was the beneficiary of your great coaching at a critical time in my life and I'm so thankful for it!!!
Chuck Crisco
Business Owner
This is program is transformational! Jen's greatest ability was digging deep inside to find the true me. My confidence has increased, my views were challenged on work overall, and now I know where I want to go. It’s also challenged me to stick to my ethics, goals and not budge from those in my career. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a coach.
Ryan Seematter
OD Strategist & IT Business Strategy
As a former employee of a Fortune 100 organization, I have been through a lot of training. This is so well put together, so professional, so crisp and well organized and delivered. The VALUE is awesome! Jen is extraordinary!
Karen Altwein
Entrepreneur
It seems as though you developed your programs just for me!
Linda King
Government Agency

Assessments & Analysis

Doing a Contribution Value Assessment with our Corporate Team not only helped us in a team building sense, but it gave each team member a new sense of self-awareness for the unique part they have in the change process.
Millie Welsh
Leadership Development & Training Partner
WOW - this stuff is amazing! Your work is spot on for change management!
Chad Kimberlin
Director of Operations
Doing this assessment and workshop as a team helped us realize the most "annoying" member is actually our "MVP" of the team.
Alex Roberts
Creative Team