At sixteen, Jacqueline Wales fled her childhood home in Scotland, beginning a journey that would take her from London to California, Paris, Amsterdam, New York, and Bali. Through personal struggles with addiction, abandonment, and self-destruction, she discovered a profound truth: being fearless isn’t the absence of fear, but the courage to take the next step.
This hard-won wisdom now fuels her mission as a globally recognized expert on fear in the workplace. As an author, keynote speaker, and trusted advisor to high-achieving executives, Jacqueline transforms how leaders harness fear to build cultures of trust and sustainable growth. Her approach is unapologetically raw and real – because she’s lived the transformation she teaches.
Through “The Fearless Factor,” “The Fearless Factor @ Work,” and her compelling keynotes, Jacqueline shows organizations how to convert fear from a destructive force into a catalyst for extraordinary success. Her message resonates because it’s authentic: when we face our fears, we unlock our true potential.
Jacqueline Wales transforms how leaders think about and harness fear. As a globally recognized expert on fear in the workplace, she shows organizations how to convert fear-based cultures into environments of trust, innovation, and sustainable growth.
A TEDx speaker on Unleash the Power of Fear, and author of “The Fearless Factor” and “The Fearless Factor @ Work,” Jacqueline has guided countless executives and high-achieving professionals to transform their relationship with fear into a catalyst for success. Her highly acclaimed Vistage workshop “The Power of Fear in the Workplace” demonstrates how leaders can build cultures where both people and profits thrive.
Fear is not just an emotion—it’s a force that costs organizations $44 billion annually in lost productivity, talent drain, and missed opportunities. In this transformative program, leaders discover how fear manifests in workplace behaviors through micromanagement, poor decision-making, lack of accountability, and damaged trust.
Through neuroscience insights and practical tools, participants learn to:
This research-based program includes self-assessment tools, case studies, and immediate action steps that help leaders convert fear-based cultures into environments where both people and profits thrive. Perfect for executive teams, management offsites, and leadership development programs.
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Email Jacqueline directly at jacqueline@jacquelinewales.com
and she’ll take care of it.
