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  • Author of 'The Rose Effect: Eight Steps to Delivering the Performance of Your Life'
  • Global Performance Director for Grammy Award Winning Artists (Lil Nas X and Elton John)
  • Inspiration & Empowerment Speaker for Fortune 500 Companies (Amazon, Google, Omnicom Group)
  • Featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, Bloomberg News, NBC News Now, and NBC California Live

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Artist Development & Performance Director Keanna "KJ Rose" Henson, author of The Rose Effect: Eight Steps to Delivering The Performance of Your Life, is a powerful change agent with real world experience. KJ delivers real world results. KJ worked with Clive Davis at J Records and coached Lil Nas X, the Lumineers, 24k Goldn, The Kid Laroi, Rubi Rose, Justine Skye, Polo G., and others. She also performed with Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Janet Jackson. KJ directed talent on national campaigns such as Doritos (Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sam Elliot) Uber Eats (Lil Nas X & Elton John), Taco Bell (Lil Nas X) & Roblox (Lil Nas X)

KJ Rose has shared her expertise on WGN America, NBC's News Now, Bloomberg News, and NBC's California Live. Additionally, KJ contributed by coaching talent on shows that include Saturday Night Live, The Voice, The Grammy Awards, MTV Music Video Awards, BET Awards, Amazon Music Holiday Plays, American Music Awards, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. KJ currently works as an actress on TriDestined Studios & BET+ The Family Business. KJ's dedication to excellence catapulted her to influencer status and creative innovator for initiatives led by TikTok, Janie and Jack, Harlem Fashion Row, REVOLT, and BET.com.

KJ's compelling creative destiny and infectious energy lead brands such as Adidas, L'Oreal, Google, Pandora Media, Omnicom, Nickelodeon, Sony Music, Columbia Records, TriDestined Studios and Disney to deem her to be the "ultimate solution" to motivate and encourage their pool of talented employees.

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • Kendo Brands
  • LA Dodgers
  • Benefit Cosmetics Global Educational Summit
  • ConfidenceCon
  • it Cosmetics
  • Black Enterprise
  • Deutsch LA
  • SiriusXM Pandora
  • Amazon Executive
  • Kendo
Rave Reviews About KJ Rose
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KJ Rose's ability to stay nimble, relevant, and recognize the 'white space' where she can make a difference in the world is a true gift.

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"The theme of our event was 'We make it Memorable' and KJ definitely made "It" memorable! She empowered our field sales team to discover their inner performer; challenged us to challenge the status quo; and tap into their deeper selves."

-it Cosmetics

"KJ Rose had Women of Power activated and tapped in with her lyrical power chants, contagious energy, and dance moves that undeniably set the tone for transformative summit. BLACK ENTERPRISE kicked off the highly anticipated 2023 Women of Power summit in Las Vegas at the Bellagio Resort & Casino. An array of powerful Black women and supportive Black men filled the room, fully empowered by a "human espresso shot" who understood her assignment. Thanks to our sponsor Toyota, the summit's first event Tapping into Your Personal Star Power, enlisted the incomparable Keanna "KJ Rose" Henson to show us exactly what it means to own every stage you walk in."

-Black Enterprise

"KJ Rose is a force. I uttered that exact sentence when I introduced her at our all-agency professional development workshop. Her energy, her spirit and her insights are unmatched. She helped us all dig deep into ourselves to find our own force and how to show up in ways that elevate us both in the workplace and in our personal lives. KJ is so much more than a performance coach. She's truly inspirational. I'm glad to have worked with her and I hope to do it again and again."

-Deutsch LA

"We were excited to partner with KJ, a true trailblazer in the realm of motivational speaking and executive coaching, who has made an indelible impact at Pandora and the SXM Media MC team. With her unrivaled inspirational approach, and exceptional leadership skills, KJ has empowered teams and individuals to reach new heights of success. In the realm of executive coaching, KJ's intuitive understanding of individuals' unique strengths and challenges, coupled with her ability to provide targeted feedback, propelled our executives to unlock their full potential. KJ's approach blends empathy, accountability, and strategic thinking, creating a supportive environment that fosters growth, enhances leadership skills, and cultivates a culture of excellence."

-SiriusXM Pandora

"There are moments in life where you question yourself and think "Am I ready? Will they like me?" If this happens to you please invite KJ Rose to get your life and confidence together. I often get nervous when speaking before large groups and after KJ hypes me and the audience up, all anxiety disappeared and I felt invincible! Her spirit, energy and movement with purpose is what every human needs in their life."

-Amazon Executive

"When you're working with KJ her energy just bounces off of her and goes straight to you! She's the best."

-Lil Nas X
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Activate Your Personal Star Power

Award-winning performance and executive director KJ ROSE  has motivated an coached some the world’s biggest brands, their teams, and celebrities who have captured global attention. With her signature creative density and infectious energy, she has been called the “ultimate solution” to energize the ...

Award-winning performance and executive director KJ ROSE  has motivated an coached some the world’s biggest brands, their teams, and celebrities who have captured global attention. With her signature creative density and infectious energy, she has been called the “ultimate solution” to energize the teams of brands such as Adidas, L’Oreal, Google, Pandora Media, Omnicom, Nickelodeon, Sony Music, Columbia Records, Tri Destined Studios, and Disney, to name a few. KJ believes that we are all artists – and it is KJ’s mission to push you to SHOW UP, EMBRACE THE FORCE, and SEIZE YOUR POWER!

The Rose Effect: 8 Steps to Delivering the Performance of Your Life

In this uplifting talk inspired by her book, artist development and performance expert KJ ROSE -who is affectionately known as the “Talent Whisperer” – shares how individuals and teams can overcome obstacles to embrace their full potential. Sharing powerful personal anecdotes and actionable tools, K ...

In this uplifting talk inspired by her book, artist development and performance expert KJ ROSE -who is affectionately known as the “Talent Whisperer” – shares how individuals and teams can overcome obstacles to embrace their full potential. Sharing powerful personal anecdotes and actionable tools, KJ inspires audiences to identify and embrace their unique ‘force’ for change.

Supercharge Your Organization’s Team-Building and Creativity

When KJ ROSE partners with an organization, either as a consultant or a high-impact keynote speaker, the impact in undeniable. Affectionately known as “The Artist Whisperer,” KJ’s influence extends beyond the entertainment industry and helps executives, teams, and organizations increase team-buildin ...

When KJ ROSE partners with an organization, either as a consultant or a high-impact keynote speaker, the impact in undeniable. Affectionately known as “The Artist Whisperer,” KJ’s influence extends beyond the entertainment industry and helps executives, teams, and organizations increase team-building, creativity, and connection.

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KJ Rose drives culture, discovering hit recording artists as told in her book, ‘The Rose Effect’

Artist development performance director, also known as “The Talent Whisperer,” KJ ROSE has spent over 15 years in the music industry performing with Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and several other stars while navigating corporate America as a professional at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, J Records (for Clive Davis), Sundance TV and IFC. Rose shares the lessons learned from her industry experience in The Rose Effect, a guide to delivering the best performance of your life, as she has on Access Hollywood, NBC, Bloomberg, and other national outlets. As in her live engagement, Rose’s positive energy is infectious, inspiring any audience.

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KJ Rose ignites the Power of Women Summit as a featured speaker

Award-winning creative and executive performance director KJ ROSE engaged every attendee at the Black Enterprise Power of Women Summit with her event “Tapping into Your Personal Star Power.” Teaching attendees to own every stage, Rose led guests through exercises to tap into their core and unleash their inner power with her “lyrical power chants, contagious energy, and dance moves that undeniably set the tone for a transformative summit.”

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KJ Rose receives rave reviews for her live events

An electric public speaker, KJ ROSE consistently receives rave reviews for her amazing stage presence and powerful message.

  • SiriusXM Pandora: “With her unrivaled inspirational approach, and exceptional leadership skills, KJ's intuitive understanding of individuals' unique strengths and challenges, coupled with her ability to provide targeted feedback, propelled our executives to unlock their full potential.”
  • Amazon: “There are moments in life where you question yourself and think "Am I ready? Will they like me?" If this happens to you, please invite KJ Rose to get your life and confidence together… Her spirit, energy, and movement with purpose is what every human needs in their life.”
  • Deutsch LA: “She helped us all dig deep into ourselves to find our own force and how to show up in ways that elevate us both in the workplace and in our personal lives. KJ is so much more than a performance coach. She's truly inspirational. I'm glad to have worked with her and I hope to do it again and again.”

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Books by KJ Rose
The Rose Effect: Eight Steps To Delivering The Performance Of Your Life

The Rose Effect: Eight Steps To Delivering The Performance Of Your Life

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Press & Media
At Work With KJ Rose, the Coach Who Brought Lil Nas X Onto the Stage - Rolling Stone
The Star Polisher: Performance Coach KJ Rose Helps Bring The Best Out Of The Best—And The Rest Of Us - Waymaker Journal
Kj Rose Rocks the House Tapping Into the Power of Women at the Women of Power Summit - Black Enterprise
At Work With KJ Rose, the Coach Who Brought Lil Nas X Onto the Stage - Rolling Stone
How Lil Nas X Learned His Dance Moves - NBC
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Biography

Artist Development & Performance Director Keanna "KJ Rose" Henson, author of The Rose Effect: Eight Steps to Delivering The Performance of Your Life, is a powerful change agent with real world experience. KJ delivers real world results. KJ worked with Clive Davis at J Records; coached Lil Nas X, the Lumineers, 24k Goldn, The Kid Laroi, Rubi Rose, Justine Skye, Polo G., and others. She also performed with Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Janet Jackson. KJ directed talent on national campaigns such as Doritos (Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sam Elliot) Uber Eats (Lil Nas X & Elton John), Taco Bell (Lil Nas X) & Roblox (Lil Nas X)

KJ Rose has shared her expertise on WGN America, NBC's News Now, Bloomberg News, and NBC's California Live. Additionally, KJ contributed by coaching talent on shows that include Saturday Night Live, The Voice, "The Grammy Awards, "MTV Music Video Awards," "BET Awards", Amazon Music Holiday Plays, "American Music Awards," The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 

KJ currently works as an actress on TriDestined Studios & BET+ The Family Business. KJ's dedication to excellence catapulted her to influencer status and creative innovator for initiatives led by TikTok, Janie and Jack, Harlem Fashion Row, REVOLT, and BET.com. KJ's compelling creative destiny and infectious energy lead brands such as Adidas, L'Oreal, Google, Pandora Media, Omnicom, Nickelodeon, Sony Music, Columbia Records, TriDestined Studios and Disney to deem her to be the "ultimate solution" to motivate and encourage their pool of talented employees.

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