Podcast appearances and mentions of Jennifer J Fondrevay

“You need to be smart about where you're putting your energy.” – Jennifer J. Fondrevay In this episode, host Ana Melikian interviews Jennifer J. Fondrevay, the founder of Day1 Ready™ and a C-Suite survivor of three multi-billion dollar acquisitions. Jennifer outlines her framework, the ‘TEA' approach (Talent, Effort, Attitude), to embrace uncertainty in business and… Continue reading Embracing Uncertainty with Jennifer J. Fondrevay The post Embracing Uncertainty with Jennifer J. Fondrevay appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

Jennifer J Fondrevay is the founder of Day1 Ready™, a consultancy that advises forward-thinking business leaders, owners, and C-Suite executives on how to prepare for the human capital challenges of M&A. As a Fortune 500 C-Suite “survivor” of three multibillion-dollar acquisitions, Jennifer has been on all sides of the deal equation. She saw countless growth strategies fail due to a workforce that couldn't pivot and adapt as quickly as leadership anticipated. When her Harvard Business Review (HBR) article “After a Merger, Don't Let “Us vs. Them” Thinking Ruin the Company” went viral, Jennifer recognized the power and interest in a human-centric approach to business transformation, where employees are at the heart of the change. She shares her expertise as a contributor to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Thrive Global, American Marketing Association, Middle Market Growth; and as a frequent podcast guest and keynote speaker for HR conferences, associations, and Fortune 500 companies. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Jennifer J Fondrevay about navigating uncertainty and embracing transformation. In our conversation, Jennifer shares best practices for entering into a partnership and explores the similarities between M&A and collaboration and how the principles and processes of both can be applied to achieve success in any transformational journey. What You Will Learn in this Episode: What happens when you bring two cultures together after a merger, and how to avoid some of the typical challenges Why it's critical to be intentional about your values when planning a partnership The importance of getting past your ego when making key decisions Why you have to ensure that customer experience is your North Star to maximize a collaboration's success Jennifer shares her wisdom for leaders and teams looking to navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions Helping Partnerships Thrive Jennifer shares valuable insights for leaders and their teams considering a merger or acquisition, emphasizing the importance of respect for the other company. Drawing on the analogy of a successful marriage, Jennifer highlights that partnerships thrive on both sides bringing out the best in each other and recognizing the value each brings to the partnership. She stresses the need for humility and respect when entering into a partnership and cautions against letting ego drive decision-making, which can lead to unsuccessful deals. Jennifer's advice is a must-listen for anyone looking to enter into a successful partnership. Finding Your North Star On the podcast, we discuss the importance of being intentional and self-aware of your value when entering into a merger or acquisition. She emphasizes the need to keep the customer at the forefront of any decision-making process, using the example of a successful acquisition where a junior product manager reminded the team to focus on the customer's needs rather than their own egos. Jennifer highlights that keeping the customer as the North Star can help diminish the impact of ego in business and keep teams focused on the true reason for their work. She has some great golden nuggets of wisdom that provide valuable guidance for leaders and teams looking to navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions. Unique Opportunities Jennifer emphasizes the importance of the people piece in M&A; she says that there is no specific playbook for these types of deals, as each one has its unique opportunities and challenges. However, she encourages people to be intentional and contribute to the evolution of their organization. Jennifer suggests bringing your particular skills to the partnership, embracing uncertainty, and looking for new opportunities. She also talks about the importance of collaboration, letting go of old ways, and contributing to the new vision. Resources: Website: https://jenniferjfondrevay.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fondrevay/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jennifer-j-fondrevay/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjfondrevay Jennifer's Book: Now What We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

Jennifer J. Fondrevay is the Founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready™, an M&A consultancy that advises Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and small businesses on the people challenges of business transitions. An advisor to senior and frontline leaders, Fondrevay ensures a company's human component, such as culture, engagement, and employee experience remains central to the transformation strategy. We discuss: Mourning the future that won't be [04:44] How to go from denial to acceptance [07:50] Bargaining: stuck in the middle with yourself [10:34] What makes the best credibility for a consultant [15:58] The reason why a large percent of M&A fail [19:00] How being on a quest can help you overcome grief [20:36] A survivor of three multibillion-dollar acquisitions, Jennifer sheds light on navigating a rapidly changing work environment through her speaking, contributions to HBR, Inc, Fast Company, and Forbes, and book NOW WHAT? A Survivor's Guide for Thriving Through Acquisition, published Nov. 2019. Learn more about Jennifer at https://jenniferjfondrevay.com/ (https://jenniferjfondrevay.com) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjfondrevay (LinkedIn).

Jennifer J Fondrevay is the Founder of Day1 ReadyTM, a consultancy that advises forward- thinking business leaders, owners and C-Suite executives on how to prepare for the human capital challenges of M&A. As a Fortune 500 C-Suite “survivor” of three multi-billion-dollar acquisitions, Jennifer has been on all sides of the deal equation. She saw countless growth strategies fail due to a workforce that couldn't pivot and adapt as quickly as leadership anticipated. She is the author of the book, “Now What?: A Survivor's Guide for Thriving through Mergers & Acquisitions.” When her Harvard Business Review (HBR) article, “After a Merger, Don't Let “Us vs. Them” Thinking Ruin the Company” went viral, Jennifer recognized the power and interest in a human-centric approach to business transformation, where employees are at the heart of the change. She shares her expertise as a contributor to: Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Thrive Global, American Marketing Association, Middle Market Growth; and as a frequent podcast guest and keynote speaker for HR conferences, associations and Fortune 500 companies. Jenniferjfondrevay.com

One of the primary reasons that a merger may fail is less about strategic concerns, operational issues, or finances. Rather, it may be that the two companies' embedded cultures cannot be easily aligned. Some issues may surface during the due diligence phase but identifying how the cultures are going to work together is paramount. In this episode, Andrea invites Jennifer Fondrevay, the founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready, a consultancy that advises forward-thinking business leaders, owners, and C-suite executives on how to prepare for and manage the people's challenges of business transitions, particularly mergers and acquisitions. As a Fortune 500 C suite-marketing executive, Jennifer shares her M&A expertise as a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes Thrive global, and many other publications. Jennifer describes her best-selling book, “NOW WHAT?: A Survivor's Guide for Thriving Through Mergers and Acquisitions” as both a Survivors' Handbook and an Executives' Playbook. By listening to this show, you will learn: There are mutual benefits in employing humility, respect, and understanding. There needs to be acceptance of the change occurring within the workforce. How to retain critical talent in the workplace. Why it is important to lead by example. To connect with Jennifer Fondrevay, you can reach out via LinkedIn or through her website: https://jenniferjfondrevay.com/ Follow Jennifer on Twitter, @jjfondrevay You may also want to read her Amazon best-selling book: “NOW WHAT?: A Survivor's Guide for Thriving Through Mergers and Acquisitions”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Closing a merger and acquisition deal is just the beginning. Majority of M&A deals fall short of pre-deal expectations, and the key difficulty is ensuring that the deal delivers the value that prompted the decision to get into the agreement in the first place. In today's episode, I am joined by none other than the M&A Whisperer herself Jennifer J. Fondrevay who has been a part of three separate multibillion-dollar merger and acquisition deals.  Jennifer and I chat about ways of pulling through mergers and acquisitions, a subject that she also covers in her book “NOW WHAT? A Survivor's Guide for Thriving through Mergers & Acquisitions.” Most companies that undergo mergers and acquisitions do not get the valuation that they originally intended. Majority of these deals also fail because of the workforce being unable to pivot and adapt as rapidly as the leadership expected.  If you're worried that yours could end up the same, then this episode will help you find a way to change that.   We'll talk about: Introduction [00:00] Going through an M&A is a matter of when [04:10] What CEOs need to prepare for during M&A [06:00] Power and influence of culture in an M&A [09:59] Dealing with the new reality of the workforce [11:47] How to avoid becoming a “former rock star” [15:37] Being crystal clear when approaching the deal [18:07] Premortem Exercises - Scenario Planning [20:19] The challenge of giving up old ways [25:32] Overcommunication as a key to a successful M&A transition [28:44] Trends in the new normal set-up of businesses [31:18]  Jennifer's piece of advice to fellow workaholics [36:33]   Resource Links: Brett Trainor Website (https://bretttrainor.com/) Download Startup to Scaleup: A 4-Part Framework to Grow Your B2B Business to $10 Million (https://bretttrainor.com/resources/) Get a copy of Jennifer's book “NOW WHAT? A Survivor's Guide for Thriving through Mergers & Acquisitions” (https://jenniferjfondrevay.com/now-what-by-jennifer-fondrevay/)   About Our Guest: Jennifer J. Fondrevay is the founder of Day1 Ready, an M&A consultancy agency that works with forward-thinking business executives to redefine what day one looks like in the M&A deal experience. Jennifer has been on both sides of the deal equation as a Fortune 500 C-Suite "survivor" of three multibillion-dollar acquisitions. She witnessed countless growth strategies fail due to a workforce that couldn't pivot and adapt as quickly as leadership anticipated. Her satirical business book, “NOW WHAT? A Survivor's Guide for Thriving through Mergers & Acquisitions,” helps middle managers navigate business transformation to find the opportunities in change.   Connect with Jennifer J. Fondrevay: Website: https://jenniferjfondrevay.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fondrevay Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjfondrevay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjfondrevay Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGusxCB8gysRPpB8B4RQBJA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfondrevay   Connect with me and learn more about growing your business: Email: BT@BrettTrainor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretttrainor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySoKsETeKxu-Fnf2VfE7Gg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainorBrett Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brett_Trainor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretttrainor/   If you liked this episode, please don't forget to tune in, subscribe, and share this podcast.

Jennifer is a best selling author and speaker. She lost her mother in March 2020 and made a wonderful video celebrating her life and helping all of us learn to mourn during a pandemic. I lost my Aunt Lynn a couple weeks ago and Jennifer's tips have helped me. Please enjoy this wonderful interview with a wonderful person. If you enjoy it oh so much, feel free to subscribe! More fire content on its way! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

In this episode of Margins, we examine the intersection of trust and influence from three different perspectives. First, we talk with SmartRecruiters CEO Jerome Ternyck about how his time in the French military shaped his views on trust (11:03). Then, M&A expert Jennifer J. Fondrevay discusses how high-pressure situations can breed mistrust (20:12). And finally, House of Coco founder Laura Bartlett breaks down what makes a travel influencer successful — and how they’re working to keep their audience’s trust when travel is a thing of the past (29:31). Click here for more about Margins from Managing Editor: http://www.managingeditor.com/podcast Subscribe to our Friday morning email: http://www.managingeditor.com/subscribe

Jennifer Fondrevay is the Founder of Day1 Ready, a consulting firm that advises forward-thinking business leaders, owners, and executives on how to prepare for the human capital challenges of M&A transactions. As a Fortune 500 C-Suite “survivor”of three multi-billion-dollar acquisitions, Jennifer has been on all sides of the deal equation. She saw countless growth strategies fail due to a workforce that couldn't pivot and adapt as quickly as leadership anticipated. That prompted her to write the book, "Now What? A Survivor's Guide for Thriving Through Mergers & Acquisitions". 

New book alert! In this episode, Adam Torres and Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Founder and Chief Humanity Officer at Day1 Ready and Author of NOW WHAT?: A Survivor's Guide for Thriving Through Mergers & Acquisitions, explore Jennifer's book and how it's helping individuals navigate the mergers & acquisitions process. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/

Interview by Chicke Fitzgerald of the Game Changer Network as a part of the Best of the Game Changer series, showcased on C-Suite Network  Companies around the globe are increasingly pursuing M&A as a growth strategy. Odds are, at some point in your career, your company will be one of them.  Jennifer J. Fondrevay, an M&A expert who has led teams and brands through three separate multibillion-dollar acquisitions, reveals that these transitions are as stressful as a major loss or moving to another country. The normal human reactions of fear, anger, anxiety, and denial can make the experience hellish, make leading change overwhelming, and keep you from capitalizing on opportunities. To help you navigate the chaos and your emotions and see how M&A can, in fact, further your career, she has written NOW WHAT? the guide she wished for years ago. Based on 60 interviews with M&A integration survivors and practitioners, NOW WHAT?: Explains the drivers behind M&A so that you can anticipate what's coming and start to appreciate where the opportunities might be. Exposes the post-deal experience for what it is: a journey from denial to acceptance through the M&A stages of grief. Identifies the "cast of change" characters (e.g., the Former Rock Star, the Black Widow, etc.) and how to engage them. Helps you construct a total "survive and thrive" game plan for cultivating the right mindset, collaborating with the "other side," and finding your niche to succeed. NOW WHAT? helps anybody in the middle of it all, from C-suite executives to team leaders and players, come out stronger on the other side to help their companies do the same.  ******** Jennifer J Fondrevay is the Founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready™, a consultancy that advises forward-thinking business leaders, owners, entrepreneurs and C-Suite executives on how to prepare for the human capital challenges of M&A. As a Fortune 500 C-Suite "survivor" of three multibillion-dollar acquisitions, Jennifer has been on all sides of the deal equation. She saw countless growth strategies fail due to a workforce that couldn't pivot and adapt as quickly as leadership anticipated. When her Harvard Business Review (HBR) article, "After a Merger, Don't Let 'Us vs. Them' Thinking Ruin the Company" went viral, Jennifer recognized the power and interest in a human-centric approach to business transformation, where employees are at the heart of the change and not on the sidelines. She shares her expertise as a contributor to: Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Thrive Global, American Marketing Association, Middle Market Growth ; and as a frequent podcast guest and keynote speaker for HR conferences, associations and Fortune 500 companies. The Game Changer is featured on C-Suite Network. Chicke is a philanthropreneur • she zigs where others zag, creating value, growth and bringing to life crazy good ideas that will leave a legacy

Today's guest is a speaker and advisor who helps companies tap into the human side of business. Over the course of her expansive career, she has experienced her fair share of disruption and corporate upheaval. Surviving all manner of corporate restructuring, reorganization, and multi-billion dollar acquisitions, she has seen firsthand how growth objectives suffer because people strategies fall short of expectations. That's why she's made it her mission to help companies cultivate the human point of view in today's data-driven era. An internationally skilled C-suite marketing executive, she has over 25 years of experience working in global advertising, marketing, and corporate communications for a variety of industry-leading companies such as Kraft, Unilever, Nokia, Cadbury, Coors, Gerber's, and NAVTEQ. She is currently writing the book, Now What? A survivor's guide for navigating and thriving through acquisition, which will help companies and their workforces flourish through mergers and acquisitions. Please join me in welcoming Jennifer J. Fondrevay In this episode we explore: how she defines leadership “The most impressive leaders have a sense of humility.” benefits of building trust in your team and getting positive peer feedback: “I really enjoy working with you, I do my best work when working with you.” her “philosophy of pay it forward and give. Always look for how you can give to others.” how writing a book is only the first step if you want to have a true impact on the world the benefits of being inclusive when networking and strategies for connecting at events – “The onus is on you. You can always get something out of a conference. If you go at it with the right mindset.” Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 62