She doesn't speak to fill an hour. She speaks to change how people think long after they leave the room.
Jill Hoffman is a writer, speaker, and former founder who has spent years studying the moment people go quiet when they shouldn't — and what it costs them when they do.
Her talks are specific, human, and deliberately uncomfortable in the best way. She names the thing most speakers politely avoid. And she does it with enough warmth that audiences don't feel challenged — they feel seen.
She is poised and at ease in front of small or large audiences. Nothing she delivers is canned. Every talk is researched, tailored, and full of practical material that audiences actually use.
Think Before the Crowd
How to think clearly before you align
We live in a world where consensus forms fast and certainty spreads faster. Algorithms assemble the crowd before we've finished forming a thought. The people around us perform confidence they don't feel. And in that noise, many of us silence the internal signal that says — wait. Something isn't right.
This talk is about what happens when smart, capable people stop exercising their own judgment — and what it takes to start again. Not louder. Not more defiant. Clearer.
Audiences leave with a specific, repeatable practice for thinking before they align — in the boardroom, in the meeting, in the room where everyone else already seems to know the answer.
Best for: Leadership teams, organizations navigating rapid change, women's leadership events, military and veteran transition organizations, entrepreneurial communities.
Growing Up With the Modern Wright Brothers
What an aviation legend's daughter learned about moving before you feel ready
Dick Rutan flew Voyager around the world on a single load of fuel — a feat most aerospace engineers said couldn't be done. Burt Rutan designed it. Jill Hoffman grew up watching both of them.
What she absorbed wasn't bravado. It was something quieter — the discipline of thinking clearly under pressure. Of not waiting for certainty before committing. Of moving when the instruments say go, even when nothing feels certain yet.
This talk translates the lessons of an extraordinary aviation legacy into practical wisdom for anyone navigating uncertainty — in leadership, in life, and in the moments where the path forward isn't obvious but action is still required.
Best for: Aviation and aerospace communities, EAA AirVenture, innovation conferences, leadership retreats, civic organizations.
Jill speaks at the intersection of aviation heritage and space exploration — connecting the legacy of Voyager to the human questions raised by the next generation of flight.
Keynote — 45 to 60 minutes
Interactive Talk — 30 to 45 minutes with audience Q&A
Workshop — Half-day or full-day, deeper application of the framework
Panel & Conversation — Available for moderated discussions and fireside formatsFormats
Frequently Asked Questions
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Jill delivers two signature keynotes: Think Before the Crowd — how to think clearly before you align — and Growing Up With the Modern Wright Brothers — what an aviation legend's daughter learned about moving before you feel ready. All talks are tailored to the audience and context.
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Jill speaks for leadership teams, civic organizations, women's groups, military and veteran communities, aviation gatherings including EAA AirVenture, and entrepreneurial events nationwide.
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Speaking engagements start from $3,500. Workshops start from $2,500 for a half day. Contact Jill directly to discuss your event.
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Yes. Jill is available for both in-person and virtual keynotes and workshops.
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Email jill@hellojillhoffman.com or use the contact form. Jill responds to every serious inquiry personally.
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Yes. Jill is available for both in-person and virtual keynotes and workshops.
Booking & Inquiries
Speaking engagements start from $3,500. Each engagement is customized to your audience, context, and goals.
To check availability or discuss your event: