Keynote Speaker & Stress Management Coach

Go from BS excuses to "HOLY SH*T!" moments

Jen Butler helps organizations and individuals understand what stress is, what it isn’t, and how to manage it for life.

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ABOUT JEN

My mission is to empower your life

With 30+ years educating people about stress management, Jen Butler created Rest from Stress to be a catalyst for change. Her signature SMaRT framework — Stress Management and Resilience Training — has helped individuals and organizations across 15+ countries move from burnout to breakthrough.

WHO IS THIS FOR

Built for the people who carry the most

Jen’s keynotes resonate deeply with audiences who face high stakes and sustained pressure.

C-Suite Executives

Leaders who need to manage their own stress while modeling resilience for their organizations.

HR Professionals

People leaders seeking practical tools to reduce burnout and improve employee wellbeing.

Lasting Impact

Organizations report measurable culture shifts weeks and months after the event.

SPEAKING

Keynotes that move audiences from stress to action

Jen brings her bold personality, science-backed content, and signature energy to every stage.

01

The Science of Stress

What stress is, what it isn’t, and how to manage it for life.

02

From BS to "HOLY SH*T!"

Breaking through the excuses that hold you back.

03

Resilience at Work

Building teams that bend but never break

04

The SMaRT Method

Stress Management and Resilience Training

COACHING

Stress Management and Resilience Training

Personalized coaching that transforms how you understand and manage stress — for life.

Clarity

Understand exactly what stress is doing to you and why — no more guesswork.

Control

Develop a personalized toolkit of coping methods that actually work for you.

Confidence

Build the resilience to face any challenge without falling back on excuses.

Lasting Change

Walk away with behavior changes that bring more joy and peace for life.

WHY BOOK JEN

The lowest-risk, highest-reward choice for your stage

30+ Years of Clinical Expertise

Three decades of stress management experience distilled into every engagement.

Results-Driven Methodology

The SMaRT framework delivers measurable culture shifts, not just inspiration.

Custom-Tailored for Your Culture

Every keynote and program is adapted to your industry, audience, and goals.

Proven Organizational ROI

Reduced burnout, improved engagement, and lasting behavior change.

30+

Years of Experience

15+

Countries Served

Top 10

Voted Life Coach in the Country

100%

 Client Success Rate

TESTIMONIALS

What clients are saying

Jen's keynote transformed our annual conference. She delivered the perfect blend of science, humor, and actionable strategies. Our team is still talking about her 'Holy Sh*t' framework weeks later.
Sarah Chen
VP of People Operations, TechCorp
Working with Jen as my coach was a game-changer. She helped me identify the stress patterns I'd been ignoring for years and gave me a clear path forward. I've never felt more in control.
Marcus Rodriguez
CEO, Innovate Labs
Jen Butler is the real deal. Her SMaRT method gave our organization practical tools we use every day. Burnout is down, engagement is up, and our culture has fundamentally shifted.
Dr. Amanda Lewis
Chief Wellness Officer, Meridian Health

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