Meet Dr. Houston

Helping organizations build self-driven, resilient, and high-performing teams 

Dr. Jessica Houston is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, professor, and leadership strategist with over a decade of experience equipping individuals and organizations to lead from within and achieve breakthrough performance. 

Named one of the Top 50 Speakers in the World by Real Leaders, Dr. Houston has delivered impactful keynotes and trainings across Fortune 500 companies, universities, and global conferences. Her signature topics, self-leadership, workplace well-being, and peak performance have reached thousands of professionals across the U.S. and abroad. 

Her work is rooted in both research and lived experience. As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Assistant Professor of Social Work, she brings academic insight, emotional intelligence, and a strategic mindset to every room she enters. 

Why Clients Work With Me

Organizations partner with Dr. Houston when they want to: 

  • Build confident, accountable leaders at every level 
  • Strengthen team performance through clarity, communication, and self-awareness 
  • Improve morale and reduce burnout in high-stress environments 
  • Cultivate an inclusive, growth-minded workplace culture 

Her sessions are high-energy, evidence-informed, and tailored to the specific goals of each client. 

My Philosophy

True leadership starts from within. By helping professionals master their mindset, own their growth, and lead with purpose, I help organizations drive sustainable change from the inside out. 
My message is shaped by real-life resilience, overcoming poverty, depression, and intimate partner violence, proof that self-mastery and professional success are possible, no matter the starting point. 
But this work goes far beyond motivation. It’s about delivering the clarity, tools, and strategies teams need to succeed in today’s demanding environment. 

MISSION STATEMENT

Jessica Houston Enterprises provides coaching, training, and consulting services to small businesses, educational institutions, corporations and non-profit organizations. We help our clients develop a winning strategy and achieve their performance goals. As a result of partnering with Jessica Houston Enterprises, your organization will be positioned to experience consistent and accelerated growth.

Credentials & Certifications

  • Ph.D. in Education 
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) 
  • Certified Extreme Execution Coach 
  • Founder, Self-Leadership Advantage™ 
  • Featured Speaker for Walmart, USC Keck School of Medicine, Duke Energy, Herzing University, and more 

Ready to lead with greater clarity and confidence?