Jennifer Langton

The world’s top companies may have an abundance of intelligence and innovative advancements in technology, but they often lack the human touch needed to truly thrive. Jennifer Langton is on a mission to transform individuals and business leaders to lead effectively through connection-oriented leadership. Drawing from her experience at the forefront of change at organizations like the NFL, her belief in self-trust and intuitive decision-making, and a commitment to growth, she outlines how authentic connections are the foundation of successful professional relationships and shares key insights and actionable guidance for leadership at every level to foster an environment where trust and collaboration thrive. With a focus on cultivating a culture of empowerment that prioritizes making people feel valued while inspiring continuous learning and transformation, Jennifer offers guidance to help leaders/organizations bring meaningful change and innovation.

Fueled by her personal experience as an injured athlete, Jennifer Langton spearheaded a technological revolution within the NFL to prioritize player health and safety, embracing a data-driven approach and assembling a team of experts to analyze injury mechanisms and develop preventative strategies. This shift from a “League of Denial” culminated in the groundbreaking "Digital Athlete" program, a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to create virtual representations of players and use advanced data analysis to predict and prevent injuries through risk mitigation and workload adjustments.

Jennifer shares what she learned through this process, offering insights and actionable guidance for any industry/organization to embrace the use of AI and other technology to work in tandem with irreplaceable human skills and connection to improve processes and performance, refine outcomes, enhance offerings, and maximize team and customer satisfaction.

Jennifer Langton draws upon her experiences as a woman successfully navigating male-dominated fields to talk about the power of connection-oriented leadership. Emphasizing that authentic connection builds trust and creates a more inclusive workplace where diverse contributions are valued, she shares experiences from her time at the NFL to highlight the importance of navigating tough environments without losing sight of your authentic self. Jennifer outlines her four core values: connection, self-trust, empathetic leadership and growth, emphasizing how these principles have guided her success. Encouraging women to embrace their individuality, trust their intuition, and lead with kindness, she outlines a path for both personal and professional growth through her original method the “You” Roadmap for a presentation that resonates with women in business who are seeking guidance on navigating male-dominated spaces and aspiring to leadership roles.