Hey, I’m Jessica.
Serving Philly’s hardest workers with real tools—not fluff.

Stress & Safety on the Job

Helping hardworking teams pause, communicate, and take accountability—so they can work safer.

The job is demanding enough without stress getting in the way.

In trades, construction, utilities, manufacturing, and other hardworking industries, pressure is part of the job. Deadlines need to be met. Teams need to communicate. Problems need to be solved. And everyone needs to go home safe.

But what happens when stress starts affecting how people communicate, make decisions, or respond to one another?

That’s where I come in.

Stress isn't just a wellness issue. It can become a workplace issue.

When people are overwhelmed, communication can break down. Assumptions get made. Small frustrations become bigger conflicts. Accountability becomes harder. And when we're rushing, distracted, or reacting instead of responding, safety can suffer.

My workshops give teams practical tools to recognize stress, pause before reacting, communicate more effectively, and take ownership of their role in creating a safer workplace.

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The Coffee While It's Hot Framework

My approach is simple:

Pause. Breathe. Pay attention. Communicate. Take accountability.

You don't need another complicated system to add to your workload.

You need practical tools that people can actually use when the pressure is on.

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Workshops & Keynotes

Stress Less on the Job Site

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Explore the habits that help high-performing teams manage stress while maintaining communication, accountability, and safety.

Responding Without Reacting

Learn how stress affects the way we respond—and how a simple pause can change the outcome of a conversation or situation.

Leadership Without the Title

Leadership doesn't always come with a job title. This interactive workshop helps employees recognize their influence, take ownership, and understand how their actions affect the entire team.

Communication Under Pressure

Because what we say, how we say it, and what we assume can make the difference between a productive conversation and a bigger problem.

And more...

Every workshop is customized to the people, culture, and challenges of your organization.

Stress Management
Monthly Workshops

Does your company need support when it comes to communication among each other and departments? Here, I focused on communication. We talked about how to communicate and why it is important.

PA Clients: Philadelphia, Birdsboro, Bensalem

NJ Clients: Cranberry

TX Clients: Austin, Dallas

Clients

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A woman speaking in an office with three seated people listening. The office has wood-paneled walls, a desk with papers, and framed pictures.

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A woman standing indoors, holding a clipboard and speaking to a group of seated people. The room has wood-paneled walls with posters and shelves, and people are attentively listening.

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A smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a black and white patterned top. She is standing in front of a screen that displays the words 'WELCOME' in large green letters and 'LORBER CO' in red letters, with additional text partially visible.

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Testimonials

Edi Houldieson

Engaging and Impactful

Jessica was a delightful, engaging and impactful speaker at our roundtable. We were all glad to have her!

Date of experience: July 25, 2023

Jaime Murray

Jessica attended our company meeting to…

Jessica attended our company meeting to speak on "Stress Management" which was perfect for our employees as they are dealing with customers and working in crews daily, sometimes high-stress environments. She was informative and really pushed our employees to participate in the session. She was easy to relate to, listen to and she seems understanding and compassionate. We will be having her back in the future!

Date of experience: February 01, 2022

Hey, I’m Jessica.Serving Philly’s hardest workers with real tools—not fluff.