Media Bio.
Jess Wiggins is an International Coaching Federation accredited coach to leaders.
Her mission is to empower leaders to become truly exceptional, to lead with purpose and humanity, grounded in humility, courage, discipline, and excellence. She believes great leadership isn’t about authority, it’s about impact.
Her long-term vision is for business to be used as a force for good in the world. For work to be somewhere people want to be, a place where they feel valued, supported and able to achieve their potential, not somewhere they dread going and regret dedicating the best part of their life to.
She believes this transformation starts with leadership. Because it’s leaders who shape culture. They create the conditions where people either thrive or merely survive.
Meet Jess.
A Powerful Story.
Jess has a compelling story to tell, one that leaders across all industries can relate to.
Inspired by her grandma’s remarkable achievements that led to her being awarded an MBE and driven by her lived experience of a pressurised, high-stakes career in law that ultimately led to a significant burn out, Jess was determined to see a world where business was done better.
-A world where leaders led people, not processes.
She made the bold decision to leave her stable, well paid role as Deputy Head of a law firm to found Impact Coaching International and pursue her vision because she knew if she didn’t, it would be her biggest regret.
Safe to say, she has never looked back!
She now regularly shares her experiences with audiences, combining this with her expertise in the fields of business, leadership and high performance coaching.
Audience feedback is that her talks are refreshingly real, relatable, authentic and inspiring, and she is frequently re-booked by organisers to speak at subsequent events.
“You were phenomenal today, everyone loved you & your talk. You’re real, you’re authentic & on top of that you’re professional & know your stuff. Helps that you’re fantastic too & everyone enjoys being around you.”
Proven Results.
Jess is driven by impact. She wants to see meaningful change in the way business and leadership is done.
For this reason, everything she does is carefully considered and curated to create lasting behaviour change that drives results.
She has coached hundreds of leaders and has countless case studies and testimonials confirming the impact of her work.
As a result of working with Jess and changing the way they lead, clients have transformed their businesses.
Some have doubled their turnover, increased their productivity and significantly improved team engagement and morale.
Past Media & Event Appearances.
Riviera Connect Business Expo (for two years running)
Torbay Development Agency International Women’s Day Event (for three years running)
Devon and Somerset Law Society Annual Leadership and Management Conference (for three years running)
Bournemouth Law Society Leadership Conference (for two years running)
She Lead Summit 2025
The Twelve Business Impact Awards
Torbay Sustainable Fashion Week 2025
Tozers LLP Annual Company Conference
Empowering Girls Programme Celebration Event
Plus various podcasts, memberships & informal business networking events.
Expertise and Talk Topics.
Explore Jess’s most requested speaking topics, designed to inspire, educate, and empower leaders to perform at their highest level.
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The top ten characteristics that set exceptional leaders apart and how you can develop them
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Current research, evidence backed statistics and emerging trends in leadership that leaders need to know about to stay ahead
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Human leadership and what it really means to lead people, not processes
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How to inspire engagement, influence others and drive meaningful results
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Strategies to help you lead with courage, step out of your comfort zone and achieve the things you didn’t think you could
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Leadership that builds trust, drives collaboration and delivers results
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How to overcome it and lead with confidence
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The lessons leaders can learn from my career as a lawyer
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How to manage overwhelm, your time and your team effectively to deliver results - and avoid burnout
What people say.
“I found you very inspiring, yet so lovely & friendly, in a really professional style - but without the big words or BS.”
“Very informative & interactive. Really got us thinking about our goals & the core of our project.”
“Jess spoke at our Empowering Girls event today and was truly inspirational. A room filled with over 60 female business mentors alongside another 60 year 9 girls and Jess nailed it! The tone, sentiment and heartfelt delivery was spot on and I couldn't recommend her enough. Thank you Jess for inspiring us all today.”
“You absolutely nailed it, you resonated with every single woman in that place - my daughter said she felt sorry for the other speakers at they had to follow you! Thank you for being such a big part of the day - EVERYONE is talking about how great your speech was.”
“You were a fantastic start to the day, your speech was down to earth & from the heart. Thank you so much for supporting the event - can I book you for next year?”
“You were phenomenal today, everyone loved you & your talk. You’re real, you’re authentic & on top of that you’re professional & know your stuff. Helps that you’re fantastic too & everyone enjoys being around you.”
“Jess Wiggins kicked off Riviera Connect Expo 2024 with incredible energy, setting the perfect tone for a successful day. Addressing over 170 exhibitors and delegates, she captivated the room from the start, delivering a powerful and engaging talk that left a lasting impression. Attendees frequently commented on what a motivational and impactful start it was, setting everyone up for a positive and productive day.
Her talk, titled "Make an Impact", was designed to empower exhibitors and attendees, sharing valuable tips on how to make the most of their time at the Expo. With a focus on building connections, adding value to their businesses, and making a real impact, Jess ensured the audience left the room feeling focused, purposeful, and ready to seize the day.
Jess's dynamic presentation style and ability to engage the audience with humour and insight made her an absolute standout. I would highly recommend Jess as a motivational and public speaker—she truly knows how to make an impact and inspire people to achieve their best.”