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Jo McRell

Founder
Jo McRell Consulting
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
North America
City 
San Francisco
Fee 
Ask for pricing
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Los_Angeles

Personal Details

Bio

Jo McRell is a consultant, author and keynote speaker helping organizations reimagine internal communication, employee engagement, and culture. She partners with HR and comms leaders to bring clarity, energy, and action to the future of work. She founded the AI ERA Community to create a front-row seat in understanding Gen AI for the workplace. Her book "Making Work Work for You" is all about navigating today's evolving world of work. Known for her practical approach and big-picture thinking, Jo has spoken with audiences across a variety of industries and worked with brands committed to transforming the employee experience.

Current position (1)

Founder

Jo McRell Consulting

Degrees (1)
M.A. Intercultural Communications
University of New Mexico
2002 to 2003

Presentations

Presentations (3)
Leading through Uncertain Times

Building trust and confidence despite today's turbulent world of work:
- How to acknowledge emotions and validate concerns to build trust
- Techniques for communicating with clarity and transparency in difficult situations
- Practical steps for taking action and driving positive change
- Methods to empower your team with tools and skills to lead effectively during difficult times

There's No Going Back - Only Moving Forward

The #futureofwork is now and you are shaping it. This keynote challenges leaders to let go of outdated narratives and boldly embrace a new era: one of experimentation, personalization, and engagement that truly meets employees where they are. From navigating change and evolving work models to integrating AI and meeting new employee expectations, this session blends inspiration with real-world, practical tools for engaging employees in the workplaces of tomorrow.

It's Not AI...It's People Skills for the Win!

Instead of getting lost in the AI hype, consider how you can use AI to augment your intelligence and free up time for what truly matters: human interaction and impact.
- Why AI is super buzzy
- Why people skills are the ultimate differentiator
- Using AI to free up time for people skills: A two-step approach
- The easy 80% of people skills
- The harder 20% of people skills
- Moving onward and upward

Past talks (4)
There's No Going Back - Only Moving Forward
BrightSide Conference
Omaha, Nebraska
September 16, 2025
Leading Through Uncertain Times
Women's Leadership Today
Virtual
January 29, 2025
Starting 2025 with Intention
Penny's Place
Virtual
January 23, 2025
It's Not AI...It's People Skills for the Win!
HDI Local Careers
Virtual
March 26, 2025
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Books & Articles (7)

Making Work Work for You
Future HER Press,
2024
It's Not AI, It's People Skills for the Win!
Rising Through Resilience: 5 Things You Can Do to Become More Resilient
The Importance Of Professional Business Networks
‘Overemployed’: 1 Confession & 6 HR Concerns
When approaching DEI, lean on your communities
Layoffs Taking Major Toll on Competitive Gaming

Expertise (11)

PR & Communications
Health & Well-being
Business
Future of work Work-Life Balance Career Advice Artifical Intelligence Leadership and Professional Development Navigating difficult situations knowing your worth Skill Building

Reviews

Testimonials (1)
  • Jo McRell was one of our three keynote speakers at BrightSide, an employee comms and culture conference hosted by Workshop! Jo delivered the kind of keynote that stays with people. She named the shifts I think a lot of people are feeling in internal comms and gave leaders permission to release outdated narratives. Her message was simple and energizing: the future of work is already here, and how exciting that we get to help shape it! Jo doesn’t just talk about what’s next. She gives you the mindset, language, and real-world tools to actually move forward. We couldn't have asked for a more timely or energizing keynote speaker for BrightSide! Thank Jo. :)
    Kelsey Kingdon
    Marketing & Events Manager
    Workshop
    BrightSide 2025
    Verified
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