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Janice Elsley

Executive Contributor

Leadership Expert, International Author and Podcast Host

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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Janice Elsley

Leadership Expert, International Author and Podcast Host

Janice Elsley isn’t just a leadership expert – she’s a global force in leadership transformation, a leadership author, and a sought-after keynote speaker. With over two decades of experience, she has redefined what it means to lead with impact, influence, and resilience in today’s fast-changing world. As the founder of Harissa Business Partners, Janice partners with CEOs, executives, and business owners to master the science of leadership, build powerhouse teams, and create high-performing, people-first workplaces. She integrates cutting-edge neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and human design to help leaders unlock their true strengths, navigate change, and lead with authenticity. Her expertise empowers leaders to drive performance, ignite innovation, and future-proof their organizations.

Author & Creator of Game-Changing Leadership Programs

Janice Elsley is the author of Leadership Legacy: 7 Strategies Every CEO, Business Owner, and Leader Needs to Know to Attract and Retain Top Talent, a proven roadmap for leadership success and workplace transformation. As a recognized thought leader in leadership development, Janice has crafted a range of industry-leading programs designed to empower leaders at every stage of their journey. Her Leading Edge Women program helps ambitious women lead with confidence, strategy, and influence, while The Leading Edge – Mastering Success equips both men and women with the skills, mindset, and strategies to gain a competitive advantage. For new and aspiring leaders, Janice’s First 100 Days of Leadership offers a high-impact accelerator to navigate the critical first months of leadership with clarity, confidence, and influence.

In addition to her programs, Janice is a dynamic keynote speaker who commands the stage with high-energy, deeply insightful, and thought-provoking presentations that challenge traditional leadership thinking. Her most requested topics include Unlearning Leadership: Why Yesterday’s Skills Won’t Win Tomorrow’s Games, where she addresses the need for leaders to adapt and evolve in a rapidly changing world; Leading with Impact: The Neuroscience & Human Design of High-Performance Leadership, which explores the science behind influence, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness; and The Future of Leadership: Adaptability, Trust, and Innovation, where she discusses how to develop future-ready leadership skills for lasting success. She also speaks on Resilient Leadership: Thriving in Uncertainty, helping leaders cultivate a resilient mindset to guide teams through change, and Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Thriving at the Top, which empowers women to lead with authenticity, confidence, and influence.

Janice doesn’t just teach leadership – she transforms it. If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, build unstoppable teams, and create a lasting legacy, book Janice Elsley today.

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The Future of Leadership is Human and Why Self-Aware Leaders Win

Forget charisma. Forget hustle. The most powerful skill a leader can build right now isn’t in a textbook. It’s self-awareness. The old playbook rewarded control, output, and technical smarts. Today’s world moves...

Gen Z is Burning Out Faster Than Any Generation Before Them

Leaders who aren't paying attention are about to lose the people they were counting on to run things. She was 26. Sharp. The kind of employee you tag as "high potential" within the first month. On a random...

Why Do Women Leaders Burn Out? And How to Lead Without Losing Yourself

Burnout isn’t just about working too hard. It’s about working in a way that goes against who you are. For high-achieving women, leadership often comes with a hidden tax: the emotional, physical, and energetic...

The Future Is Female – How Women Are Redefining the Way We Lead

For decades, leadership looked a certain way – decisive, assertive, unshakably stoic. Power meant control. Authority meant distance. Success meant sacrifice. But something is changing. Across boardrooms...

The Energy of Leadership – How Your Vibe Shapes Every Room You Walk Into

Before you say a word, your energy has already spoken. People may not remember what you said in a meeting, but they’ll remember how you made them feel. That feeling, the calm, confidence, or chaos...

Psychological Safety – The New Currency of High-Performing Teams

We frequently discuss leadership strategy, KPIs, efficiency, culture, and employee engagement. But here’s a truth most leaders overlook: you can’t have high performance without psychological safety.

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Janice Elsley

Leadership Expert, International Author and Podcast Host

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Janice Elsley

Leadership Expert, International Author and Podcast Host

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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