Jennifer and Master Your Merger host, Klint Kendrick, unpack a critical but often overlooked challenge in mergers and acquisitions: employee identity loss. You’ll learn why culture clashes and change resistance aren’t just about poor communication but about how people grieve the loss of their roles, titles, and professional identities. This episode explores how leaders can … Read more
In the rush of mergers and acquisitions, financial projections often take center stage while the human element is overlooked. Jennifer Fondrevay argues that this is where businesses falter. In this episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, Jennifer dives into the hidden pitfalls of post-merger integration, the overconfidence that derails deals, and the often-underestimated importance … Read more
Jennifer sits down with David Lovejoy to talk about how she supports organizations in building people-first strategies that drive successful integrations. In this episode, they discussed: ✅ Why the emotional toll of M&A is often underestimated—and how grief, identity loss, and ambiguity impact performance. ✅ How middle managers are the make-or-break force in post-deal success … Read more
In this episode of The Turbo Branding Show, Jennifer draws on her experience as a marketing executive during three multi-billion-dollar acquisitions, Jennifer sheds light on the emotional and cultural dynamics that can make or break a successful deal.
Host Kelsey Thomas, chats with Jennifer Fondrevay, Human Capital Advisor. Jennifer speaks to the importance of the human capital element in M&A as well as her recent article on the superpowers of women in M&A.
Host Dharmendra Singh, CEO of MergerWare, chats with Jennifer Fondrevay, Human Capital Advisor. Jennifer speaks about Corporate Identity, Cultural Sensitivity, and Longterm thinking.
Jennifer shares her journey and expertise on maintaining company culture during mergers and acquisitions. Learn why the people strategy is crucial and how leaders can ensure a successful transition. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!
Jennifer & podcast host Natalie Benamou discuss the powerful roles that intuition, empathy, and emotional intelligence play in M&A success. Jennifer recounts her eye-opening experience interviewing over 60 CEOs and discusses how women can transform the M&A landscape by leveraging their unique skills. Get inspired by real-life stories of female M&A professionals who have become … Read more
How can you turn things round if you encounter difficulties when leading a new team? Jennifer & Harsha Boralessa discussed how she dealt with this potentially tricky situation on the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about potential strategies for navigating the uncertainty, disruption and fear that comes from … Read more
In this 2-part Live interview with CB Bowman, Jennifer talks about how she had the courage to be open and accepting of help (in whatever form it came). She was shocked at how much better it changed her experiences. Courage to Leap & Lead – Part 1Courage to Leap & Lead – Part 2
