$2,500 - $5,000
Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
Illinois
Jen Soderlind is a business leader, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and accomplished military veteran who brings nearly two decades of leadership experience across military operations and corporate business environments.
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Jen has served in the U.S. Army and Illinois Army National Guard, including deployments to Iraq and overseas service with the 34th Division Sustainment Brigade. Her military career has shaped her perspective on leading through uncertainty, building high-performing teams, making decisions under pressure, and developing the resilience necessary to succeed in challenging environments.
Beyond her military service, Jen has built a successful career in the financial services industry. She currently serves as Enterprise Sales Enablement Manager at Busey Bank, where she applies her leadership experience to strengthening sales effectiveness, supporting teams, and driving business performance. She also holds an MBA from the University of Illinois, earned in 2020.
A native of Mahomet, Illinois, Jen is a 2002 graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School. She is passionate about giving back to her community and serves on the board of Luella’s Lodge, a nonprofit organization supporting grieving mothers and their families.
Jen lives in Mahomet with her husband, Mike, and their two children, Knox and Hollie. Her approach to leadership is grounded in service, preparation, accountability, and the belief that strong teams are built through trust and shared purpose.
5 Ways to Stay Battle Ready in Business
Leadership. Preparation. Resilience. Performance.
What does it take to remain mission-ready in an unpredictable business environment?
Drawing on her experience as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and corporate business leader, Jen Soderlind shares five practical strategies to help professionals navigate challenges, lead with confidence, and maintain a high-performance mindset.
Through lessons inspired by military service and translated into everyday business applications, Jen explores the importance of preparation, adaptability, teamwork, and accountability. Her message challenges audiences to approach obstacles with greater confidence, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and develop the discipline to perform when it matters most.
Audience takeaways:
- Develop a mission-ready mindset to navigate change and uncertainty.
- Strengthen resilience and adaptability when facing unexpected challenges.
- Build trust, accountability, and collaboration within teams.
- Lead with clarity and confidence under pressure.
- Apply military-inspired leadership principles to everyday business challenges.
JEN SODERLIND
Illinois
$2,500 - $5,000
Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
Jen Soderlind is a business leader, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and accomplished military veteran who brings nearly two decades of leadership experience across military operations and corporate business environments.
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Jen has served in the U.S. Army and Illinois Army National Guard, including deployments to Iraq and overseas service with the 34th Division Sustainment Brigade. Her military career has shaped her perspective on leading through uncertainty, building high-performing teams, making decisions under pressure, and developing the resilience necessary to succeed in challenging environments.
Beyond her military service, Jen has built a successful career in the financial services industry. She currently serves as Enterprise Sales Enablement Manager at Busey Bank, where she applies her leadership experience to strengthening sales effectiveness, supporting teams, and driving business performance. She also holds an MBA from the University of Illinois, earned in 2020.
A native of Mahomet, Illinois, Jen is a 2002 graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School. She is passionate about giving back to her community and serves on the board of Luella’s Lodge, a nonprofit organization supporting grieving mothers and their families.
Jen lives in Mahomet with her husband, Mike, and their two children, Knox and Hollie. Her approach to leadership is grounded in service, preparation, accountability, and the belief that strong teams are built through trust and shared purpose.
