Jay Kuhns
Jay Kuhns is a seasoned human resources executive, consultant, leadership coach and author who has served both for-profit and not-for-profit health systems, including HCA, Johns Hopkins, and United Health Services Hospitals in senior executive roles. Additionally, he led the national healthcare practice at Kinetix, a recruitment process outsourcing and human resources strategy firm; and the strategic planning team at People Results, formerly IRI Consultants, the largest human resources consultancy in the employee and labor relations space in the United States.
Jay is deeply committed to coaching leaders to not only be their absolute best, but to take their careers to the highest level. A philosophy he has followed throughout his career. Jay’s experience spans the continuum of human resources disciplines, as well as strategic consulting and business development. Further, he has extensive skills in speaking, social media, digital communications, and employer branding.
Our Services
Strategic Human Resources Consulting
We partner with organizations to design and deliver strategic human resources solutions that drive performance, strengthen culture, and support sustainable growth. Our work spans the full employee lifecycle and aligns people strategies with business objectives across the enterprise.
Keynote Speaker & Conference Emcee
I am a high-energy keynote speaker and experienced conference emcee with a proven track record of engaging audiences across associations, corporate organizations, and large-scale conferences. With years of experience on stage, I bring clarity, momentum, and practical insight to every event—connecting leadership strategy to real-world execution.
My presentations combine deep Human Resources executive experience with compelling storytelling, audience interaction, and actionable takeaways. The result is content that resonates, energizes, and drives meaningful change long after the event ends.
Leadership Coaching
I partner with emerging leaders who are stepping into greater responsibility as well as seasoned executives navigating complex organizational, people, and business challenges. Whether you are leading a team for the first time, emerging as a high-potential future executive or guiding an enterprise through change, my coaching focuses on strengthening leadership capability where it matters most: decision-making, communication, influence, and personal effectiveness.
Fractional Human Resources Leadership
We provide experienced, fractional Human Resources leadership for organizations that need senior-level HR expertise without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive. As a strategic partner, we work alongside leadership teams to design and execute people solutions that support growth, reduce risk, and strengthen organizational performance.
“Jay has reenergized me with his three elements of leadership in Unstoppable Power! In today’s chaotic world, he reminds us to be bold and decisive in order to be effective leaders and get the most from our careers.”
Michael Wukitsch
Chief Human Resources Officer
Lee Health System
Recent Events
- LEAP HR: Retail
February 2025
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - HR Policy Association: CHRO Summit
March 2025
Orlando, FL - The Conference Board: People First Strategic Transformation
May 2025
New York City - LEAP HR: Healthcare
Conference Emcee
May 2025 - LEAP HR: Logistics & Transportation
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July 2025 - LEAP HR: Manufacturing
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September 2025
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