Where The Venned Group Has Been Featured
From podcasts and industry publications to keynote stages and executive panels, The Venned Group brings sharp, honest perspectives on what it actually takes to build organizations that execute.
Media Enquiries
Kendra Johnson, founder of The Venned Group, is a sought-after voice on leadership development, middle management execution, soft skills in the modern workplace, and the strategy-to-delivery gap. She speaks with specificity, challenges conventional thinking, and brings 15+ years of embedded organizational experience to every conversation.
As Seen In
Podcast Appearances
- January 2026
- The Pod FM - Visionary Voices Podcast
In this candid interview, Kendra shares the mindset behind building The Venned Group, including what it took to step into new leadership environments, face the fear of visibility, and develop the consistency that drives long-term business and personal growth.
- April 2025
- The Leadership Launchpad Project Podcast - Elite High Performance
Kendra sits down with Susan Hobson and Rob Kalwarowsky to tackle two of the most overlooked conversations in leadership, the right way to use feedback at work, and why soft skills are the most under-invested capability in most organizations today. Drawing from her book Using the F-Word at Work, Kendra shares the frameworks she uses with executive teams across North America.
- November 2024
- Design Nerds Anonymous Podcast
Kendra joined host Amanda Schneider to discuss the evolving importance of soft skills in today’s hybrid workplace. The conversation covers how organizations are navigating dispersed teams and intergenerational differences, and why communication, empathy, and adaptability are no longer optional capabilities for managers and leaders.
Articles & Features
- Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience Institute
Kendra was featured as a subject matter expert at the Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience Institute, sharing her frameworks for building leadership training programs that produce measurable behaviour change, not just high satisfaction scores.
- USA Wire
A feature on The Venned Group’s approach to leadership development, covering Kendra’s philosophy, the gap between C-suite vision and management-layer execution, and how the organization is setting a new standard for leadership capability across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Canadian SME Business Magazine
As AI and automation reshape the workplace, Kendra argues that the organizations best positioned to thrive are those investing in the one thing technology cannot replicate, human leadership capability. This article makes the case for why soft skills in mid-level leaders are the most critical development investment of the decade.
- Speaking & Panels
Recent Speaking Engagements
Kendra speaks at executive conferences, leadership summits, and industry panels across North America. She is available for keynotes, panel moderation, and MC engagements. Recent stages include:
- Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience Institute, June 2024
- Chicago 1-Day Soft Skills Workshop for Mid-Level Leaders, November 2024
- Buy-In Blueprint Series, Toronto, ON
- Various executive leadership panels across Toronto, Chicago, New York, and Atlanta
From Event Organizers & Attendees
"Kendra delivered a highly successful workshop on constructive praise and feedback strategies. This workshop has been very successful within our community and is among our most popular educational resources to date. Kendra's professionalism and commitment to delivering high-quality content make her an asset to any organization or program fortunate enough to work with her."
Interview & Speaking Topics
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