Empowering Leaders and Teams for the Age of AI
Practical, human-centered training and consulting to help businesses, educators, and organizations thrive with technology.
Over the past decade, Jessica Bernards Consulting has helped educators, businesses, and public organizations across the U.S. build confidence and capability in the age of AI. Brusted by leaders and teams nationwide, we provide training and coaching that harness the power of AI without losing the human touch. Through practical workshops, keynotes, and consulting, we make AI adoption ethical, inspiring, and immediately useful - tailored specifically for businesses, public agencies, K-12 schools, and higher education. Below are testimonials from past clients:
The future of work isn’t human or artificial. It’s both.
Technology is evolving faster than most workplaces can keep up. But great leadership isn’t about keeping pace with machines - it’s about helping people thrive with them.
We help organizations and individuals bridge that gap with practical AI tools and human-centered leadership.
AI is changing education and business, but learning to use it effectively doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. My programs and consulting make AI practical, ethical, and human-centered, empowering participants to feel confident and inspired to apply new strategies right away.
Flexible Engagement Models To Suit Your Needs:
Hybrid Consulting Partnership: Ongoing virtual strategy and support, combined with high-impact in-person workshops and training. Ideal for colleges, universities, districts, or organizations seeking comprehensive, sustained support.
Custom Workshops & Learning Series: Each program is available as a stand-alone half-day or full-day workshop, a multi-session professional learning series, or a live online course (4-week cohort, once a week on Zoom).
All offerings are tailored to your institution, business, or organization—meeting your team exactly where you are in your AI journey.
Past clients include higher education, K–12, engineering, construction, and government agencies.
Signature Programs & Workshops:
Below are some of the most popular programs designed for schools, teams, and organizations.
Signature Programs and Workshops:
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Hybrid Consulting Partnership: Ongoing Strategic Support + In-Person Workshops
Empower your organization to confidently lead AI integration with a tailored mix of remote strategy -monthly virtual check-ins, leadership and faculty support, resource curation - and quarterly on-campus workshops. Ideal for institutions and businesses seeking measurable, sustainable change.
Includes:
Bi-weekly or monthly strategy sessions (virtual)
Faculty or staff virtual office hours
Quarterly full-day in-person workshops/training
AI integration roadmap, resources, progress reports
Flexible scheduling around your academic/business calendar
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The AI-Empowered Leader
Help your leaders and managers harness AI to streamline decision-making, communication, and team productivity without losing the human connection that drives great leadership.
Available as: full-day workshop, two half-day sessions, or a 4-week live small-group course (meets once a week on Zoom) -
Customized Workshops or Trainings
Bring practical, human-centered customized training to your entire team. Perfect for professional development days, conferences, or leadership retreats.
From hands-on sessions to leadership retreats, each training is built around your team’s unique goals and readiness with AI
Available as: 1 hour, half-day, full-day, or multi-session engagements.Ideal for: teams wanting targeted, hands-on training built around their field
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Teach With AI™
A practical, hands-on training for educators ready to use AI ethically to design assessments, reduce burnout, and enhance student engagement.
Available as: full-day educator PD, multi-session series, or a 4-week live online course with peers (meets once a week on Zoom) -
Async by Design™
Support faculty in redesigning asynchronous courses for the AI era. Learn how to assess authentically, foster accountability, and teach students responsible AI use. Taught by Tim Mousel and Jessica Bernards.
Available as: half-day or full-day workshop, or a 4-week virtual learning series (meets once a week on Zoom) -
AI for Work & Life
1:1 customized coaching for individuals to learn how AI can enhance their lives and workplace to reclaim their time.
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Executive Coaching
1:1 customized coaching for leaders seeking personalized AI integration strategies, productivity frameworks, and decision-making clarity.
How it Works:
Connect: Schedule a discovery call to discuss your team’s needs.
Customize: Receive a tailored proposal or program outline.
Empower: experience transformative training, consulting or leadership development.
Spotlight Program: Hybrid Consulting Partnership
Empower your organization to confidently lead AI integration with flexible, ongoing remote strategy, monthly virtual check-ins, leadership and faculty support, resource curation, and quarterly on-campus workshops.
Ideal for institutions and businesses seeking measurable, sustainable change.
Includes:
Bi-weekly or monthly strategy sessions (virtual)
Faculty/staff virtual office hours
Quarterly in-person workshops/training
Custom AI integration roadmap, resources, and progress reports
Flexible scheduling around your academic or business calendar
Workshops, Keynotes, and Custom Trainings
Every organization is different - which is why each session Jessica designs is built around your team’s goals, challenges, and readiness with AI. She works with schools, colleges, companies, and public agencies to create hands-on workshops that make AI approachable, responsible, and relevant to your field.
Popular focus areas include:
Responsible and ethical AI use
AI for productivity, planning, and communication
Leading teams through change and innovation
Building AI literacy across departments or classrooms
Workshops can range from a 90-minute session to a full-day professional development event, or ongoing consulting, delivered virtually or on-site. Jessica partners with you to ensure every session leaves participants inspired, informed, and ready to take action.
Meet Jessica Bernards
For two decades, Jessica has helped people rethink how they learn, lead, and collaborate.
As an educator, consultant, and speaker, she designs experiences that make complex ideas simple and immediately useful.