Penny Zenker

Known as The Focusologist, Penny Zenker is a former technology entrepreneur, turnaround specialist, and C-suite executive who helps leaders lead with clarity and unlock peak performance in the age of change and AI.

Her perspective is shaped by years in the trenches leading through complexity and transformation, along with her own experience with burnout and culture differences. That experience gives her a grounded, practical lens on how clarity, decision quality, and adaptability drive meaningful results as conditions continue to shift.

Today, Penny is a sought-after international keynote speaker, a two-time bestselling and award-winning author, and the host of a globally ranked podcast. Her work helps leaders gain perspective, make better decisions, and focus effort where it creates real value.

Penny’s approach extends beyond frameworks and tools. She brings curiosity, courage, and presence to everything she does. She has served as an executive producer on a Hollywood film, raced mountain bikes through the Swiss Alps, and pursued adventures around the world, including glacier walking, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and skydiving. For Penny, success comes from staying fully engaged with life, meeting challenges with intention, and continuing to grow through the experiences that shape who we become.