Keynote Speaker Jean Oelwang

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Jean Oelwang

Keynote Speaker - President of Virgin Unite, Connections Expert
Keynote Speaker Jean Oelwang

Founding CEO and President of Virgin Unite, Jean Oelwang, illuminates how we can increase depth and meaning in our most important relationships.

Meet Jean Oelwang

Jean Oelwang is the founding CEO and President of Virgin Unite. She is well-known for her work partnering with organizations to unite people, spur collaboration, and create opportunities for a better world. She is also the author of the book Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen. Jean Oelwang is available to be hired for corporate and private events. She is also well-known for her keynote and motivational speaking. Additionally, her husband Chris Waddell is also a keynote speaker. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Jean Oelwang’s fees.

Want to book Jean Oelwang for an event?

Contact MPG at (215) 995-0905 to book Jean Oelwang for corporate or private events, keynotes, workshops, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event.

The Mollie Plotkin Group is the leading keynote speakers agency and entertainment bureau bringing excitement to audiences, clients, and employees. We represent subject-matter experts in every possible field. Whether we’re your partner in creating a memorable meeting, or your meeting planner’s secret weapon in securing the perfect keynote speaker, we’re in this with you.

Biography

Many of the world’s most successful individuals possess a hidden strength. Surprisingly, it’s not their experience or technical knowledge, but their ability to form strong partnerships.

As President and founding CEO of Virgin Unite, Jean Oelwang has worked with endless extraordinary individuals. Accordingly, she has observed how they cultivate meaningful connections in both their professional and personal lives. In fact, she has spent over 15 years working with some of the world’s greatest partnerships. Together, partners not only become better versions of themselves, but they multiply their positive impact on the world.

Before pioneering Virgin Unite, Jean was the joint CEO of Virgin Mobile in Australia. Specifically, she spent 17 years leading mobile phone companies in South Africa, Bulgaria, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the US.

Since then, Jean has partnered with several global initiatives including:

  • The Elders – An independent group of global leaders, founded by Nelson Mandela, working for peace, justice, human rights, and sustainability.
  • The B Team – A collective of high-profile business executives creating a new form of leadership to build a better world.
  • The Carbon War Room – A nonprofit, now merged with the RMI, focused on accelerating the adoption of low-carbon business solutions.
  • And many more!

Now, Jean is hired as a keynote speaker, educating people on the principles that allow organizations to catalyze their growth.

How to Hire Jean Oelwang

Find out how to hire Jean Oelwang to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Jean Oelwang’s availability and cost. When booking Jean Oelwang for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Jean Oelwang is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, click ‘Check Availability’ to contact us and an MPG Jean Oelwang booking agent will respond within 48 hours.

Jean Oelwang Booking Fee

How much to book Jean Oelwang depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Jean Oelwang for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Jean Oelwang is hired for conferences, festivals, private parties, and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.

Speaking Topics & Programs

Presentations and workshops tailored for you.

Whether you’re creating a diverse team, thinking of building a large-scale collaboration, or helping your existing team work better together, Jean can create a workshop or presentation to match your needs. Some examples of potential themes: Here are some examples of potential themes:

  1. Collective Flourishing – What does it look like? Introduction to the Six Degrees.
  2. Collaboration Design Principles – Explore the six design principles through the stories from some of the greatest collective human achievements.
  3. Partnership Wonder – Select one of our incredible 60+ partnerships to have a conversation about what makes their relationship flow.
  4. Go Deep – Dive into one or more of the Six Degrees. Learn the 12 tips for celebrating friction. Explore the magnetic moments that keep people connected. Practice the six virtues in the ecosystem.

Testimonials

“In a keynote address from Jean Oelwang, President of Virgin Unite, we were reminded of the power of relationships in accelerating progress for people and our planet. Jean is an accessible, deeply knowledgeable and thoughtful speaker who provided powerful stories of relationships that have changed the world, weaving values of togetherness, partnership, collaboration and friendship as central tenets of this collective work. We are grateful and honored to have hosted Jean Oelwang on stage this year.” – Aimée Christensen, Founder & Curator, Sun Valley Forum on Resilience, and Founder & CEO, Christensen Global

“We cannot thank you enough for your contribution to Social Capital 2022. You were my MVP in most quotable. I closed out the conference quoting you saying ‘If you want to go fast and far, go together.’ We’ve received so much positive feedback already about you.” – Paula Berezin, Social Capital Partnerships

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