Hey there, I'm Jen!
I help humans and organizations design work and lives that feel like themselves.
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After nearly 15 years in people, culture, and talent strategy, I founded Benford Talent Alchemy — a neurodivergent- and women-owned consultancy at the intersection of coaching, storytelling, and transformation.
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My background spans HR, employer branding, early-career programs, and strategic communications — but my real passion lies in reimagining how we work, lead, and connect. Whether I’m coaching a career pivot, building an authentic culture strategy, or writing for my Substack The Divergent Talent Alchemist, my goal is simple: help people thrive without losing their humanity.
Work is what I do — but helping people come home to themselves is who I am.
Empower
At My Core
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When I’m not geeking out about all things work and creativity, you’ll find me in North Carolina — usually surrounded by my mini farm of dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and ducks (and occasionally, coffee and chaos). It’s my favorite kind of therapy — equal parts grounding, humbling, and hilarious.
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Before this chapter, I was a Division I soccer player at NJIT — that competitive spirit and team mindset still fuel everything I do. Today, I channel that same energy into helping people rediscover their purpose, navigate change with courage, and create careers and lives that feel aligned.
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I’m also an author and storyteller — currently writing Alchemy Soup, my memoir-in-ladles (not chapters), exploring neurodivergence, identity, and the art of transformation.
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Whether through coaching, writing, or simply living life on the farm, my mission stays the same: to help people embrace their differences, find their rhythm, and design a life that finally fits.
My Journey in People and Culture
Workplaces are living, breathing ecosystems — and I’ve spent my career helping them come alive.
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Over the past 15 years, I’ve built HR functions from the ground up, launched intern and early-career programs that spark real growth, and shaped employer brands that attract the right people for the right reasons. I’ve led engagement initiatives, culture transformations, and leadership coaching programs — all rooted in one belief: when people thrive, performance follows.
As a strategist and storyteller, I blend data with humanity to design workplaces where authenticity isn’t just welcomed — it’s the competitive advantage. My approach bridges creativity and analytics, helping organizations (and the humans inside them) align purpose with progress.
Benford Talent Alchemy is proudly neurodivergent- and women-owned — dedicated to reimagining how we define success, measure impact, and design work that actually works.
If you’re ready to transform your career, culture, or creative direction, let’s connect and build something extraordinary.
Lifelong Learning
I’ve always believed learning doesn’t stop with a degree — it expands with experience, curiosity, and the willingness to evolve.
My formal background is in Human Resource Management (MSc, Brunel University London) and Communications and Media (BSc, NJIT). I also hold certifications in Executive Presence & Influence from Wharton and Senior HR Leadership (SHRM-SCP) — but the truth is, most of my growth has come from lived experience.
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From building HR teams from scratch to writing, coaching, and running a neurodivergent-owned business, my education has become a practice of continuous experimentation — blending science, storytelling, and self-discovery.
Because in the end, transformation isn’t taught — it’s lived.
Let's Connect
I love collaborating with brands, creatives, and organizations that share my belief in doing business differently — human-first, purpose-driven, and full of heart. Reach out if you’d like to connect, collaborate, or create something meaningful together: hello@benfordtalentalchemy.com.
