Championing Positive Leadership for Executives, and Unlocking Potential in their Organizations

Building Community is at the heart of what we do at Penkin Consulting. We believe that growth of organizations is intentional, and it happens when executives truly want to facilitate it! We offer Executive Coaching, Corporate Leadership Coaching Programs, Jobsite Safety & Mental Health Advocacy, Speaking Engagements & more to our community in Buffalo, Western New York, and beyond.

Meet Jillian Penkin, Thought Leader & CEO

Supporting and developing strong leadership is the foundation of all great organizations. For too long, businesses have normalized misogyny, workplace harassment, and inequitable pay practices that drive great talent away. I believe that strong executives and leadership pave the way for workplace equity, employee satisfaction, and business success. I also believe that it is hard for organizations to see opportunities from within themselves without the help of an objective eye. Whether it's creating an environment of inclusivity and advocacy for employees or taking an organization from stagnant productivity to the next level, we are here to customize our support and work with you every step of the way!

Customized Speaking Engagements, Coaching, & Support

Everything that we do is tailored to your organizations unique needs. We work across numerous industries to address relevant issues, biases, misogyny, advocacy, workplace safety, mental health, and much more. Whether you are looking for a Lunch and Learn for a dozen employees, an executive coach to enhance your and your team's leadership skills, or ongoing organizational support for for a corporation, we have the tools to help you better support your employees, improve retention, and increase productivity.

Complete Customization to your Organizational Needs.

Are you looking for a keynote speaker for hire for your next public or corporate event, Lunch & Learn, or networking event? With a passion for inspiring and educating, Jillian Penkin has extensive public speaking experience, delving into topics ranging from leadership and gender equity to the intersection of history and modern-day issues. Whether the event is a seminar for a team or a speaking engagement to a crowd, Jillian enjoys sharing her passionate spin knowing it can help solve unique issues or leave you with a new perspective. "To know where we are going, we have to understand how we got here - Both in life, and in business!"

What our Clients Have to Say

Jillian mentored me when I was new in my role out of college. I needed a lot of help navigating the office I was in because it was totally different from college life but also because I needed help fitting in. Not only did Jillian help me so I could be a better coworker, she taught me networking skills that I will use for life. Highly recommend working with her, especially if you’re new to the working world!

I attended a presentation Jillian gave on Susan B Anthony and the suffragists and it gave me all the feels! Even though I’m from Rochester, I’ve sadly never been to the museum but now I’m definitely going. Jillian is easily the best speaker I have ever been to. She is funny, interesting and keeps people engaged the entire time. You can tell she is super passionate about this subject. Someone book her so I can go again!

I was laid off and Jillian wasted no time reaching out to offer support. She revamped my resume, connected me with local companies she knew I could be a fit for, and brought me to networking events. What could have been a really low point in my life was made much brighter by having a colleague, and friend, like Jillian in my corner. I wasn’t out of work for long! Jillian’s problem solving and positivity has got to be her not-so-secret-weapon.

I worked with Jillian to get pointers on how to best prepare for my annual review at work. I’m confident in my position at my company but having someone objective to go through this with beforehand, helped me find holes that made me walk taller going in. Jillian helped me properly lay out the ask to get myself to a management level. I’m reinvigorated at work and ready for what’s to come. 5 stars all around!

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Looking to improve your leadership skills for a promotion, or looking to be the best executive for your organization? We look forward to providing our best insights into organizational leadership, workplace dynamics, and how to create an enviable job environment that reduces turnover and skyrockets productivity!