About Jess Stuart

International speaker, coach and author of 8 personal development books specialising in mindset, performance and leadership.  A senior leader with a background in Human Resources roles and a decade working in people development, businesses find Jess can speak their language.  Using ancient wisdom to solve modern problems, Jess is on a mission to put the ‘being’ back into human-being.

Highly acclaimed event speaker and proud member of the rainbow community. Featured on TV3, BBC, RNZ, Dominion Post, Stuff and NZ Business Magazine.  Described as inspiring, articulate and relatable by audiences.  Jess has a passion for sharing her knowledge and motivating others with her words and a drive to level the playing field in the gender diversity space.

A brush with burnout in her corporate career led Jess across the world to train with Buddhist monks and nuns.  A decade later, after writing 8 books and running her own successful business she shares what she knows about mind-set, resilience and self-belief to empower people to unlock their potential.

I help busy high achievers go from burnout to brilliance, to cultivate a mindset of peak performance, lead with confidence, fuel our tanks to ensure we are a sustainable resource and can achieve our potential to have influence and impact.

In a world moving faster than we’re built for, we’ve lost touch with what it means to be human. We’ve become human doings, chasing more, burning out, and disconnecting from what truly matters.

We’re living in a way that’s out of sync with who we are at our core. It’s not us that’s broken, it’s the system we’re trying to fit into. More is not always better.  It’s time to slow down and reconnect—with ourselves, each other, and the world.

Happy humans make a better world. Let’s return to being and thrive together.

The world is changing faster than ever. We stand at the crossroads of rapid technological advancement, shifting workplace dynamics, and a future that feels more uncertain each day. With burnout on the rise, the evolution of AI, economic instability, and global crises—from climate change to political upheaval—we find ourselves searching for something more, something deeper, something that unites us in a world that seems more divided than ever.

We’re living in systems our bodies and minds were not designed for. Chasing more, doing more, and sacrificing what truly matters in pursuit of material success has left us disconnected. We've mistaken busyness for purpose, external validation for meaning, and digital connectivity for real human connection. In the rush to live faster, we’ve forgotten how to live well.

It’s Time for a Radical Shift—From "Doing" to "Being."

We need to slow down. To create space in our lives, minds, and hearts for what truly matters. This is not about retreating from the world but about designing a way of living that honors who we are and what makes us whole. It’s about choosing calmony—the quiet, inner peace that comes from living in harmony with ourselves, our communities, and the world around us.

We choose calmony over chaos.
We choose to put being back into human being, to reconnect with the essence of life.  Our fast-paced, always-on world is taking a toll on our mental health, our relationships, and our ability to simply be human. We’re more connected than ever, yet we’ve never felt more disconnected from ourselves and each other.

We reject the myth that more is always better.
Instead, we cultivate space for what truly nourishes us. We are human beings, and our worth is not determined by how much we can accomplish in a day.

We embrace ancient wisdom to solve modern problems.
The answers we seek are not new—they are rooted in principles that have stood the test of time. We look to ancient practices that honor the human spirit, knowing that science now confirms what we’ve always intuitively known: that connection, stillness, and simplicity are the keys to a well-lived life.

We reconnect to each other with kindness and compassion.
In a world where division and intolerance grow, we choose empathy. We choose to see the humanity in one another and to stand together.

We commit to living in alignment with our values.
In every moment, we ask: what matters most? Is this task, this interaction, this pursuit in line with who I am and what I believe? We make choices that honor our true selves and our unique purpose, knowing that when we do, we create a ripple effect that touches every aspect of our lives—and the world.

The Future Begins with Us

The solution isn’t complicated—it’s about simplifying, creating space, and living in alignment with what makes us whole. It’s about living on a human scale—a scale that honors who we are, what we need, and the connections that make life meaningful.

We can’t always control what’s happening around us, but we can control how we show up in the world. We can create space in our minds, hearts, and schedules for what really matters. We can choose calmony over chaos, connection over division, and purpose over busyness.  Calmony is not passive—it’s a powerful state of being that allows us to thrive in an ever-changing world. It is a call to step into our full humanity and to live from a place of authenticity, connection, and contentment.

Together, we can build a better world.
One where happy humans create lasting change.
One where we thrive, not just survive.
One where we come home to ourselves and to each other.

To go from full to fulfilled and from chaos to calmony.

The answer is already within us. It’s time to slow down, reconnect, and choose calmony.

Born in England, I now live in Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand with my wife and our rescue dog. Outside of work I’m usually at the beach, on road trips close to nature and the ocean or sitting quietly in the sun. Daily yoga and meditation practice keeps me grounded and gives me the energy for the work I love. Regular trips back to spend time with family in UK are a must for me, but I definitely consider myself a Kiwi now.

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