Meet Jess Sargus
Self-Leadership & High-Performance Evangelist
Jess Sargus is a keynote speaker, certified Mental Performance Mastery Coach, and undefeated former MMA fighter who excels at helping high-achieving professionals unleash next-level performance, innovation, and satisfaction. A graduate of Williams College and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, former Marvel Studios counsel, unicorn startup lead legal executive, trial and appellate attorney, and entrepreneur, Jess brings 23+ years of legal, business, and combat sports experience to her work helping leaders thrive under pressure.
As a keynote speaker, Jess Sargus fuses neuroscience, sports psychology, and real-world high-stakes experience to help ambitious professionals unleash their full potential. Whether onstage, in a workshop, or coaching leaders 1:1, Jess delivers high-energy, science-backed insight that’s built to move people—and results.
Jess now speaks to and trains teams, leaders, and elite professionals in any field to activate the mindset and habits of peak performers. Through powerful storytelling, real-world strategies, and cage-tested grit, Jess helps ambitious professionals break free from burnout and inertia, master their mental game, and step fully into their agency and power. Jess shows audiences how to execute under pressure—without compromising joy, integrity, or energy.
Unmatched Expertise, Proven Results
With over 22 years of experience spanning law, business, and high-performance sports, Jess brings a unique, results-driven approach to coaching that’s grounded in real-world experience.
Her background includes
Leadership in High-Stakes Legal and Business Roles
Jess has held positions such as Chief Legal Officer for a leading Southwestern law firm and Global Head of Business Affairs at Jellysmack, a $1B+ unicorn tech startup. She has also represented clients in high-stakes litigation, including appeals up to the United States Supreme Court, where she is admitted to practice.
Elite Negotiation
Skills
Jess’s work negotiating high-profile deals for Marvel Studios and Disney Parks & Experiences, across the table from other global brands, media companies, and high-profile creators like MrBeast, and achieving 9 figure settlements on behalf of injured class members demonstrates her ability to perform at the highest level under pressure.
Competitive Combat
Sports Success
As an undefeated boxer and MMA fighter, Jess mastered the art of resilience, strategy, and focus—skills she now teaches to lawyers striving for elite performance. This rare combination of expertise gives Jess unparalleled insight into what it takes to succeed in demanding careers while maintaining balance and fulfillment.
