Jess Tayel Founder, Transformation Leadership Institute

Jess Tayel is a renowned authority in transformation, strategy execution, and change leadership, with over 25 years of experience across five continents. She is also named the top transformation thought leader and influencer globally for 2025. She has led some of the world’s most complex transformation initiatives, guiding executives, teams, and organisations to drive impactful, future-fit change.

As the Founder of the Transformation Leadership Institute (TLI), Jess is redefining transformation, moving beyond surface-level frameworks to practical, strategic, and deeply integrated approaches that deliver real results.

She is focused on helping doers become leaders and for leaders to become the go-to leaders. By equipping leaders with the mindset, capabilities, and influence to drive change & transformation that sticks, grow their leadership and influence, sharpen their practice and skills and progress their career forward

Corporate-wise, Jess advises C-suite executives, builds internal capabilities and helps organisations bridge the gap between strategy and successful adoption. Jess’s expertise lies in making transformation strategic, humane, and truly transformative.

Beyond her professional expertise, Jess is a global citizen with a passion for meaningful impact. Outside work, she loves movies, the outdoors, and staying active. A former professional squash player, she’s now embracing padel – an easier game on the knees!

Join this presentation to explore mindset shifts, a practical approach, and an actionable framework to tackle one of the most common challenges in transformation programs: balancing iterative momentum with strategic depth. Many organisations struggle to differentiate between what can be approached with flexible, adaptive methods and what requires deliberate, structured planning. This talk will demystify that tension, offering clear strategies to help leaders align their efforts for maximum clarity, pace, and impact.

Through real-world examples from global transformation programs, Jess Tayel will illustrate how to run initiatives at “two speeds,” avoiding common pitfalls such as overcomplicating iterative work or rushing foundational changes. You will leave with tools to prioritise effectively, align your teams, and deliver meaningful customer value, all while reducing confusion and maintaining focus on what truly matters.