Jennifer Elworthy is a fertility and career coach, as well as a fractional Chief Marketing Officer, who has carved a niche in supporting women navigating the complex intersection of career ambitions and fertility challenges. With over two decades of experience in marketing, Jennifer has worked with some of the UK's most renowned media brands, including the BBC, ITV, News UK, and Hearst and is an alumna of The Marketing Academy.
Jennifer's journey took a significant turn when she faced recurrent miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies, which severely impacted her career confidence. Through the guidance of a mentor, she managed to reframe her work as a positive distraction, eventually rising to the position of Director of Marketing and Communications at Freesat. During this period, she underwent intensive IVF treatment, gaining invaluable first-hand experience of balancing demanding career roles with fertility treatments.
Jennifer qualified as a coach, dedicating her career to empowering ambitious women to manage their career goals alongside fertility issues. Her coaching approach is characterised by a blend of empathy and pragmatism, helping clients regain control of their lives amidst challenging circumstances. Jennifer's consultancy work extends to media, tech, and fertility companies, where she advises on brand and marketing strategy, as well as product development.
Jennifer is a leading advocate for workplace fertility support, helping organisations create environments where women can thrive despite fertility challenges. Her recent speaking engagements include companies like Amazon UK and Intuit Quickbooks. In recognition of her dedication to fostering supportive workplace cultures, Jennifer was honoured with the 2025 Bloom UK Kind Award, an accolade celebrating exceptional kindness and advocacy among women in the marketing and communications industry.
As a partner coach of The Ethical Coaching Company and an Advisory Board Member of The IVF Network, Jennifer continues to drive change, ensuring that fertility policies are not only established but effectively implemented within corporate structures. Her work is a testament to the importance of integrating fertility support into workplace culture, benefiting both employees and organisations alike. Contact the PepTalk team today for fee information and a speaker availability check.
Jennifer Elworthy presents this powerful, practical session, combining compelling data with authentic storytelling. She helps organisations grasp the business rationale for supporting employees facing fertility challenges and guides them on how to implement this support. Attendees will learn to create effective fertility policies, transition from policy to practice, support managers and teams, overcome barriers to change, and measure progress effectively.
