Hard Calls - The Podcast

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Hard Calls is the podcast for entrepreneurs and executives who are responsible for people, decisions, and budgets.
Real talk, game-changing moments, and clear principles: How successful leaders lead, take ownership, and invest smartly.
Hard Calls stands for hard work, tough decisions—and the calls that change everything. In business, in leadership, and in the investment mindset. This is about people who deliver, decide, and invest when the going gets tough.

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JESSICA TURNER

ENTREPRENEUR | AUTHOR | INVESTOR | PODCAST HOST

Jessica Turner founded her own company, with which she supports organizations and people through IT transformation projects such as the introduction of SAP S/4HANA. She supports development projects in Kenya and Nepal on her own initiative to help women and children start a self-determined life. And for some time now, Jessica has also been investing in start-ups that create added value for society. The common denominator of all her activities is the theme of continuous change, or "metamorphosis", as the title of her first book puts it.

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I am a person who is always on the lookout for development opportunities - for myself, but also for my clients and business partners. My message is that change is a process and part of life.

For my clients - large corporations and SMEs that I support in their IT transformation processes - I usually come into play when something has stalled. The initial enthusiasm has given way to disillusionment. Everyone is cooking their own soup. Nobody believes in the big picture anymore. There is a lack of "why", i.e. a lack of focus on a common goal. And also the "how", i.e. ways and methods to achieve this goal. As a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, it is my job to help teams regain momentum, leverage their existing resources, make the best possible use of their own skills and establish a more efficient meeting culture.

In my work as an investor, I focus on start-ups that already have this desire for change in their DNA. Wherever I go, whoever I talk to - I always see the potential that lies in my counterpart and in the respective situation. There's no such thing as can't. I am a passionate problem solver, I want to develop myself and make a difference in my environment.

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Over 50+ customer reviews
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Jessica is one of those team members who wants to be involved in every project and is urgently needed in many of them! With her determination, empathy, and energy, she drives every project forward! What I appreciate most is her authentic nature mixed with a dash of humor, which has always made working together a lot of fun!

Michael Mohr

The workshop with Jessica in Mallorca was a game changer. In no time at all, she identified where our communication was falling short—and how we could improve it. The result: greater clarity, faster decisions, genuine team energy. Highly recommended for anyone who really wants to work on collaboration.

Gregor Gebhardt

I can wholeheartedly recommend Jessica Turner as an IT project manager. Ms. Turner has mastered the art of speaking the language of her counterparts, quickly grasps problems, and comes up with pragmatic solutions. She regularly goes the extra mile to bring projects to a successful conclusion—something we all appreciate about her. Thank you very much for your outstanding commitment!

Sebastian Geiger

Jessica supported us in one of our most important IoT projects. Thanks to her experience as an agile coach and IT project manager, she played a decisive role in guiding our organization from waterfall to agile working. With her clarity, reliability, and exceptional commitment, she creates real added value at all levels—from development to management. Jessica is an asset to any team!

Giosino Pasquariello

During the realignment of the group-wide reporting system, our team was supported by a trustworthy, professional, and structured approach that successfully brought this complex project to fruition.

Thorsten Elsner

I have rarely encountered anyone who works with such exceptional methodological knowledge and empathy. The team's expertise has greatly enriched the collaboration between various experts.

Jörg Heinen

The team has made significant progress on our SAP S/4HANA project with clear structures and an agile approach. Their knowledge and flexibility impressed the entire team.

Ronny Hüttner