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Jessica Walter

Sr Director Analyst

Jessica Walter is a Senior Director Analyst who helps organizations develop leaders who drive exceptional performance today’s hyper-VUCA environment.

Drawing on her expertise in leadership effectiveness, culture, employee experience, strategic communication, and change management, she advises HR leaders in shaping leadership development strategies that strengthen resilience, accelerate agility, and unlock competitive advantage.

Previous experience

Jessica spent 15 years on the executive teams of government, non-profit, and publicly traded businesses before transitioning into research and advisory roles. She led a multi-year study on building high-trust cultures and has shared the resulting insights in more than 50 keynotes and executive education programs -- challenging leaders to rethink communication, trust, and culture. She is certified as a Leadership Coach, Lean Systems Leader, and Hogan Assessments Advisor.

Professional background

Vistage Worldwide, Executive Educator, 3 years

Spencer Stuart (Kincentric), Managing Consultant, 2 years

JPL Agency, Practice Lead & Senior Strategist, 5 years

Orrstown Bank, Senior Vice President, 2 years

Summit Health (WellSpan), Director, 6 years

Defense Logistics Agency, Public Affairs Officer, 5 years

United Cerebral Palsy, Director, 2 years

Education

M.S., Organizational Leadership, Duquesne University

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Executive Development, Leadership Development, Leadership Development and Training, Leadership Needs Analysis, Leadership Skills and Behaviors, Senior Leadership Development

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