“Jane Chen’s powerful and poignant book illustrates how we can use our struggles to serve others. It ultimately shows that life is not about what happens to us, but about the meaning we give to it.”
—Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Money: Master the Game and Awaken the Giant Within
JANE MARIE CHEN
Author, Leadership Coach & Speaker
Jane is a best-selling author (Like A Wave We Break), keynote speaker and leadership development coach. She is the co-founder and former CEO of Embrace Global, which developed a ground-breaking infant incubator that has impacted over 1,000,000 babies.
Jane helps leaders live in alignment and lead with awareness—so they can create thriving teams and lasting impact.
SPEAKING & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Jane converts complex human experiences into clear, actionable leadership insights. She helps people both think and feel — inspiring audiences to confront what truly drives them, while equipping them with tools to lead with courage, clarity, and purpose. Jane’s talks and workshops combine compelling storytelling, evidence-based frameworks, and a presence that moves people from awareness into transformation.
ABOUT JANE
Jane is a TED speaker and a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. She has been selected for Forbes' Impact 30, and is a recipient of the Economist Innovation Award and Fast Company Innovation Award. Jane has also been recognized as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the World Economic Forum. Her work been featured in global media, including the New York Times, CNN, Newsweek, and ABC, and more. She received her MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and her Masters in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
VIDEOS
Futurists: Jane Chen
FUTURISTS profiles Jane and other trailblazers revolutionizing their industries and changing the future.
TED & Clinique: Smart Ideas
TED & Clinique profile Jane’s work with Embrace in their Smart Ideas campaign.
TED Talk: A Warm Embrace that Saves Lives
Jane’s talk on the TED main stage introducing the Embrace incubator.