About Jodi Low
Inspiring Passion in Others
After nearly 20 years as a business development and marketing professional, I made the decision to follow my avidity for leadership training and launched U & Improved in 2008. Now an award-winning personal and professional development company, U & Improved has an overriding mission of providing sustainable and purposeful leadership skills that tie directly to increased profitability, staff loyalty and retention, and a corporate culture that empowers emerging leaders and attracts new talent. We give our clients tangible tools to improve internal collaboration and communication in a way that results in loyalty, trust and a culture of coaction where every person feels valued and contributes as a leader.
One of the most fulfilling aspects of my career is keynote speaking. Connecting with an audience and inspiring them to re-evaluate their direction and look at themselves through a different lense feeds my personal passion. What sets me apart as a motivational speaker is that I focus on insights and tools necessary to take actionable steps toward creating the career and home life people want and deserve. My connection with people is what ultimately drives me to do what I do!
Outside of my professional life, I love spending time with my two daughters. I have raised them solely since they were 1 and 3 years old, so our time together is by far my favorite activity of all. Additionally I love to travel, (especially to Europe), read self-development books, go to the movies, shop—anything that allows me to grow, learn and be around other people!
CORPORATE TRAINING & SPEAKING TOPICS
- Change Management
- Ultimate Client Experience
- Communication & Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotional Intelligence
- Goal Setting & Getting
- Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
- Innovation & Creativity
- Leading vs. Managing
- Multigenerational Leadership
- Neuroscience of Sales
- Real Colors Personalities & Behaviors
- Relationship-Based Selling
- Servant Leadership
- Speaking & Presenting with Confidence
- Time Effectiveness
- Teamwork & Accountability
- The Art of Well-Being
- Win-Win Communication
- Work & Life Integration
- Workplace Appreciation
AWARDS
- Torch Award for Ethics, Better Business Bureau of the Pacific Southwest, 2021
- Sun Devil 100 Award, Arizona State University, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
- InBusiness Women of Achievement Honoree, 2017
- Silver Stevie Award Recipient for Female Entrepreneur of the Year, 2015
- Finalist, Valley Impact Awards, 2015
- Outstanding Women in Business, Phoenix Business Journal, 2015
- Amazing Women Honoree, Phoenix Suns and National Bank of Arizona, 2015
- Sterling Award, Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, 2012
- Diversity Leader of the Year, Diversity Leadership Alliance, 2012
- NBAZ Woman of the Year, Finalist, 2012
- Unity Awards, Finalist, 2012
- Mom Entrepreneur of the Year, Finalist, 2010
SELECT SPEAKING & TRAINING ENGAGEMENTS
- Target
- Hyatt
- Arizona State University
- Haydon Building Corporation
- Burns Pest Elimination
- PayPal
- PetSmart
- CVS/Caremark
- Safeway
- Penske Automotive Group
- Marriott
- TD Ameritrade
- Integrity Summit
- National Association of Women MBAs
- University of Phoenix Leadership Summit
- Vet Med
- Henkel – The Dial Corporation
- Acura North Scottsdale
- Safeguard Security
- Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce “Inspire Luncheon” & “Business for Breakfast”
- Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce “Professional Women’s Roundtable”
- Arizona Aesthetics Association
- Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Institute”
- E-Women Network
- Universal Technical Institute
- International Dermal Institute
- Valley of the Sun United Way
- Women Entrepreneurs Small Business Boot Camp Keynote Address
- Maracay Homes
- Health Dialog
- Tempe Chamber of Commerce Women’s Mentoring Program
- Meritage Homes
- Gainey Village Health Club and Spa
- Human Capital Strategies
- Pinnacle Transplant Technologies
