Jay English
Cross Cultural Coach @Plain English
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WORK HISTORY
Cross Cultural Coach @Plain English
Milwaukee, WI, US
Plain English builds bridges to address issues of race & culture through our Cross-Cultural Literacy Sessions. Our primary focus is providing cross-cultural diversity coaching for businesses, non-profits & churches.Why Plain English?• Direct - We will share honest observations and insight intended to motivate you to build bridges to cross-cultural unity & understanding.• Driven - We will work towards meaningful & measurable improvements for your business or organization related to issues of race & culture.• Devoted - We are personally invested in building long lasting relationships with you & your team, while also providing opportunities through the Plain English network to build authentic cross-cultural relationships.TESTIMONIALS• Theresa Jones, VP of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity for Children\'s Hospital of Wisconsin -\"Jay’s teaching style is pragmatic and relatable by all generations. He mixes humor and practical everyday examples that occur in life with current events to ensure that his audience is engaged. I recommend him highly for any public speaking events. He is both a workshop and conference level presenter.\"• Laurie & Gary Hendrickson, Co-Presidents, BASICS in MKE - “Jay’s warmth and humor easily build bridges toward difficult discussions around race and inclusion.”• Mike Moran (Missions, Elmbrook Church)-\"Jay communicates in an engaging and compelling style. He doesn’t pull punches and doesn’t sugar coat things, but somehow he is able to deliver a hard message in a way that speaks to the hearts of people rather than engage in debate.\"• Greg Washington (Teaching Pastor, Life Church)-\"Jay English will draw you in immediately with his vibrant personality, practical approach, transparency, and his infectious laughter! You feel like you’re sitting down with an old friend for a cup of coffee.\"
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Milwaukee District School of Ministry
Credential & License
ABOUT JAY ENGLISH
Jay English is the Founder and CEO of PLAIN ENGLISH, an organization dedicated to empowering and developing leaders through impactful coaching, motivational speaking, and leadership training. Growing up in the diverse community of Lake County, Illinois, Jay learned early on the value of resilience and determination—qualities that continue to shape his message today. With over 20 years of experience in corporate training, pastoring, and leadership development, Jay’s dynamic approach blends real-world insights, humor, and practical strategies to inspire audiences to embrace tenacity and overcome obstacles. As a sought-after keynote speaker, he challenges and uplifts listeners, motivating them to lead with perseverance and integrity. Since founding PLAIN ENGLISH in 2019, Jay has been on a mission to ignite passion and purpose in others—equipping leaders to navigate challenges, inspire change, and make a lasting impact on everyone they encounter.
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