AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Humor
Motivation
Leadership
Communication
Change


BIOGRAPHY / SERVICES
    When you're planning an important event and deciding on just the right speaker, it makes sense to begin with the end result in mind. And if the outcome you want is guaranteed success, you'll want Jean Gatz as your opening keynoter. She will re-energize your attendees and re-vitalize your event!

     Combining comedy with content, wit with wisdom, and humor with down-to-earth ideas, Jean will set the tone for everything else that follows. Jean is one of the top-rated keynote speakers in the country. Working with women's groups, business, industry, healthcare, education, government and associations, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every audience. Jean built her career in the business arena and she has more street-smart content for the workplace than could fill ten books. In fact she wrote the book, "How to Be the Person Successful Companies Fight to Keep." Now in it's fourth printing with Simon & Schuster, it's been translated into several languages. It's drawn rave reviews from people who have taken charge of their careers to remain employable and marketable in tough times by following the strategies Jean shares.

     Jean is one of only 159 women in the world to hold the designation of Certified Speaking Professional. This means she has the proven platform experience, understands what is required, and knows how to deliver client satisfaction - every time. Audiences repeatedly comment on Jean's style of humor and the entertainment factor in her keynotes. Time flies by as people get involved and open their minds and hearts to her message. They walk away with a renewed sense of enthusiasm for who they are and for what really matters.

     Jean's No-Risk Guarantee: "I will exceed your expectations and get outstanding evaluations from your attendees, or you do not pay one penny of my fee."

PROGRAM TITLES

Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This!
Your day begins with such promise - and then you get out of bed and it's downhill from there! Have fun as you re-think and re-focus your energy and attention on the people and things that really matter.

I Took a Pain Pill - So Why Are You Still Here?
This session focuses on resolving conflict with a lighter touch! Deal with difficult people, develop strategies to resolve conflict effectively, improve morale, reduce stress and improve relationships at work and at home.

How to Be the Person Successful Companies Fight to Keep.
Identify the skills decision makers say you must demonstrate to take charge of your career and remain employable and marketable in tough times. Based on research from Jean's book.

How to Be a Leader When Your Magic Wand is Broken.
People don't leave organizations. They leave poor leadership in those organizations. Learn how to model the attitudes and behaviors you need from others, and be the leader successful people are proud to follow.

Clean Out the "Junk Drawer" of Your Life.
This fun and interactive sessions helps you focus on your special gifts, talents and abilities to reach your best. Learn to ACT, not REACT, to the circumstances and people around you.
Positive Impact! (In-House Workshops)

Help your management and support staff improve their attitudes to positively impact your customers, their coworkers, and your bottom line. Increase productivity, adapt to change, handle complaints and deal with difficult people.