Meet Jennifer Zach
Author | Speaker | Executive Coach
I still remember the moment I stood alongside Marshall Goldsmith at the Thinkers50 London Summit and Awards Gala—surrounded by the world's most influential voices in leadership and organizational thinking. Being invited to that gathering was more than an honor; it was a recognition that the future of work and leadership must be grounded in something we've long overlooked: the intelligence of the body.
As an author, speaker, and catalyst for embodied leadership, I have spent my career exploring a fundamental question: How can leaders cultivate the clarity, presence, and resilience needed to navigate complexity while building workplaces where people and business thrives? The answer, I've found, lies in somatic awareness—the practice of integrating body and mind to unlock deeper wisdom, regulate stress, and foster authentic connection.
My book, Somatic Awareness: Leading with Body Intelligence, and the 3N Model™ I developed—Notice, Name, Navigate—offer practical frameworks for leaders who recognize that regenerative performance begins with nervous system regulation and embodied presence. This work bridges neuroscience, somatic psychology, and real-world leadership practice to help executives reduce burnout, strengthen psychological safety, build trust and lead with the kind of impact our organizations urgently need now and for future generations.
Leadership is not just what we think—it's what we sense, what we feel, and how we show up in our bodies. I teach leaders to access this often-untapped resource, transforming how they make decisions, build trust, and shape cultures of collaboration and growth.
My thought leadership has been featured in leading coaching and learning publications, and I am a sought-after speaker at the intersection of executive presence, body intelligence, and the future of work and leadership. I serve on the board of directors for Berrett-Koehler Publishers and on the advisory board for the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Hawkeye Chapter—roles that allow me to contribute to shaping how we develop leaders for today and tomorrow's challenges.
My Work
My research and practice center on somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and embodied leadership. I am particularly interested in how leaders can use body intelligence to build trust, foster psychological safety, reduce burnout, and cultivate the clarity and presence required for meaningful collaboration and sustained performance in today's dynamic workplace.
When we learn to Notice what's happening in our bodies, Name our internal experiences with curiosity and compassion, and Navigate from a regulated nervous system, we unlock new possibilities—not just for individual leaders, but for entire organizations seeking to create environments where innovation, engagement, and human flourishing become the norm.
This is the work of shaping the future: helping leaders integrate mind and body, transforming stress into insight, and building the foundations for regenerative growth that honors both performance and well-being.
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Somatic Awareness: Leading with Body Intelligence by Jennifer Zach invites readers to discover the untapped wisdom of the body as a source of clarity, confidence, and authentic leadership. Drawing from neuroscience, somatic psychology, and her own coaching practice, Zach reveals how tuning into the body’s signals helps leaders regulate stress, strengthen presence, and make wiser decisions in real time. This groundbreaking guide reframes leadership as an embodied experience—one where emotional intelligence and nervous system regulation become the foundation for creativity, connection, and regeneration at work. If you’re ready to lead with more insight and impact, click “Buy Now” to get your copy on Amazon.
Somatic Awareness: Leading with Body Intelligence
Recently Featured on BookLife
Jennifer Zach was spotlighted in BookLife’s Cover Crush roundup as one of the indie authors whose cover design powerfully reflects their book’s essence, with her Somatic Awareness: Leading with Body Intelligence cover praised for its “playful elegance” and brave departure from typical business aesthetics. She shares that she nearly chose a more conventional design, but ultimately trusted her instincts, a decision validated by reader feedback about how striking and inviting the final cover is.
Speaking About Somatic Awareness
Jennifer Zach is an experienced public speaker known for her engaging, insightful presentations on leadership, resilience, regeneration in the workplace, and somatic awareness. She has delivered talks and workshops for corporate teams, professional associations, and community organizations across the United States, blending neuroscience, mindfulness, and practical leadership strategies to help audiences connect body intelligence with everyday decision-making. Her authentic storytelling and calm, grounded presence make her a sought-after speaker for leaders seeking to cultivate emotional intelligence, navigate stress, and lead with greater self-awareness and impact.
Leadership Coaching for Clarity, Presence, and Regenerative Success
Jennifer Zach’s coaching practice centers on somatic awareness, helping leaders strengthen the connection between mind and body to lead with clarity, presence, and resilience. Her innovative approach has supported executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals nationwide in stimulating success, navigating transitions, and overcoming burnout in today’s professional world.
The 3N Model™ (Notice, Name, Navigate) is a practical framework developed by Jennifer Zach to help individuals and teams reduce stress, build resilience, and lead with greater calm and clarity. Using simple, body-based tools, the model guides leaders to recognize internal experiences, identify their emotions, and respond from a regulated nervous system. This approach fosters psychological safety, authentic connection, and grounded leadership in the workplace, at home, and within the broader community.
