Jess
Diamond
Speaker. Podcaster.
Workshop Facilitator.
Helping entrepreneurs, college students, and sales teams use their individuality to drive success through the different degrees of special.
Meet Jess!
After leaving the corporate world on her 25th birthday to pursue her coaching business, Jess Diamond, knew what stepping into the unknown would require of her.
Now she combines a unique blend of certifications, personal experiences and 5 years of entrepreneurship to inspire the next generation of daredevils. From College Students to aspiring Entrepreneurs to Sales Teams and everyone in between, Jess offers transformational Keynotes and Breakouts that help attendees master their inner confidence and take action so they can fully Own Their Life!
Jess is a Certified Life and Nutrition Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Podcast Host, TEDx Speaker, and was named one of Charlotte’s Top 30 Under 30 in 2025.
Signature Keynote
The Different Degrees of Special
How to Stop Chasing Validation and Start Trusting Yourself.
In This Keynote, Audiences Discover:
- Why we often define ourselves by our greatest successes or biggest setbacks.
- The three “degrees of special” that shape our confidence, relationships, and decision-making.
- How chasing applause and believing we’re alone can quietly keep us stuck.
- Practical strategies for building self-trust that lasts beyond life’s highs and lows.
- What it means to truly own your life, regardless of who’s watching.
Perfect for organizations looking to help students, young professionals, and emerging leaders build confidence, resilience, and self-trust in an increasingly comparison-driven world.
Signature Workshop
This is NOT Your Life
How to Tune Out the Noise and Build a Life You Actually Want
In This Workshop, Audiences will walk away with:
- Clarity on what they’re currently tolerating vs. what they actually want
- A breakdown of where their outside noise is coming from and how much weight they’re giving it
- A personalized action to reduce that influence and reclaim their decision-making
- A working definition of success on their own terms
Perfect for organizations looking to help their audience cut through comparison, outside noise, and self-doubt so they can make confident decisions and take action on a life and career that's actually theirs.
Other Talks and Workshops Available Upon Request:
Time Blocking is BS: How To Create Structure and Organization in an Unstructured Career and Business
Inside the Mind of Your Gen-Z Employee: What Every Leader Needs to Know About the Post-Pandemic Workforce
What people are saying:
“Jess Diamond was nothing but extraordinary during her visit to our campus. She brought the energy needed to keep students engaged and eager to hear more. Not only was she a wonderful speaker, she displayed consistent courtesy and was incredibly easy to work with. We cannot wait to bring her back!”
~ Anthony McDaniel
Wingate University
“Jess Diamond was able to relate to my students and provide them with key exercises that helped them develop amazing tools to be able to create change. She was able to break down the presentation into a series of guiding questions and activities that helped students develop a great tool box to be able to learn, grow and build confidence to create social change. She is great! We have been having her come for years now and every student leaves positive feedback for us about her workshop.”
~ Vinny Evola
University of North Carolina Charlotte
“Jess is an incredible speaker! After working with her and hearing her speak at multiple events, she is destined for greatness on the stage. Her message, passion, and delivery make for a captivating presentation. “
~ Robyn Riedlinger
Charlotte Girls Who Walk;
Power of Voice Charlotte
“Jess spoke to my networking group, Charlotte Networking Knowledge, and delivered her “This is NOT Your Life” presentation on overcoming comparison and tuning out external noise to take confident action in business and life. Her presentation was engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking, and our members were actively involved throughout the discussion. I would absolutely recommend Jess as a speaker to other organizations looking for an inspiring, practical, and impactful presentation.”
~ Dana Alfirevic
Charlotte Networking Knowledge
As Seen on The TEDx Sugar Creek Women Stage:
What Makes Jess Different
Most motivational speakers teach confidence as something you have.
Jess teaches confidence as something you build.
As a Career & Confidence Coach, TEDx Speaker, and former twenty-something trying to figure it all out herself, Jess combines relatable storytelling with practical tools audiences can actually use long after the event is over.
After being furloughed during COVID and taking the leap into entrepreneurship at 25, Jess learned firsthand that confidence doesn’t come from having all the answers; it comes from trusting yourself enough to take the next step anyway.
She combines the relatability of a friend, the expertise of a coach, and the energy of a speaker to help audiences stop overthinking, trust themselves, and take ownership of their life.
Because inspiration is great. But transformation happens when people leave knowing exactly what to do next.