Inspirational Humorist and Author

“Not only are you within our budget, but you understand us. You get who we are.” It’s easy to understand why Jean’s clients and audiences feel this way about her. As a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Jean connects with women of every age and every stage in life as she delivers her unique message of Humor with Heart®.

Combining her background in Psychology with her talent for connecting to the human spirit, Jean enlightens and inspires thousands of women every year. She blends original humor and relevant, entertaining and insightful stories with time-tested strategies to lift spirits and lighten hearts.

Jean will:

• Exceed your expectations
• Deliver outstanding results
• Re-energize your participants
• Revitalize your event

So how does she do it? Her customized programs for women’s events include:

MAMA SAID THERE'D BE DAYS LIKE THIS
Does your day begin with such promise – until you get out of bed and begin it – and then it’s all downhill from there? Are you feeling pulled in a dozen different directions at once, while trying to recall the last time you had a chance to relax and renew yourself in mind and spirit? If you answered, “Yes!” to these questions, you are definitely in need of Jean’s message! You will laugh while you learn how to manage life's challenges with wisdom, courage and a sense of humor as you gain skills to stress-proof your hurried, harried and hectic life. This session is based on Jean’s book by the same title.

BLESS YOUR HEART
You don’t have to be a Southerner to appreciate the versatility of that simple yet powerful little phrase. We use it to convey care and concern, and to excuse those who say or do something inappropriate because they just don’t know any better. And when all else fails, we can use humor as a coping skill to “bless the heart” of a truly difficult person. In this fun-filled session Jean helps you open your mind and heart to look at life from a fresh perspective. Learn how to handle change with more flexibility, make tough decisions with more clarity, communicate more compassionately, and deal with difficult people – without becoming one. This session is based on Jean’s book by the same title.

CLEAN OUT THE "JUNK DRAWER" OF YOUR LIFE
Most of us can admit to having at least one junk drawer somewhere, crowded with “stuff” we don’t need while it takes up valuable space. But it’s so hard to let it go! We hang on to “junk drawer thinking” too – those attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that keep us from reaching our personal and professional best. In this entertaining session Jean provides a plan to help you get rid of “junk drawer thinking” and identify the “treasures” in your life as you learn how to focus on the people and the issues that matter most. You’ll also learn how to return other people’s “junk drawer thinking” to them and stop carrying their burdens for them when you’ve got enough to manage in your own life.

FINDING THE FABULOUS WOMAN WITHIN
You know she's in there somewhere – that fabulous woman God created when He made you. But she often gets lost in the cares and chaos of everyday life. Although we can’t be in charge of everything that happens to us, we can make choices every day that dramatically impact our lives. Whether you’re married or single, career focused or retired, raising your children or caring for your aging parents (or both!) this program has something for you. It will make you think, make you laugh, and renew your mind and heart – especially on those days when you’re feeling a little less than fabulous.

I ALREADY TOOK A PAIN PILL, SO WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE?
Difficult people can undermine your efforts to build strong relationships or a cohesive team. While we can accept that nobody’s perfect, have you ever wondered: “Who are these people and who invited so many of them into my life?” Jean blends humor with practical strategies that really work. Learn how to identify the seven sources of conflict in every relationship or workplace, discover how difficult people manipulate others to get what they want, and incorporate five strategies to stop rewarding them for their negative behavior. While you can’t change other people, you can change your standards of what you will accept in order to reduce your stress at work and at home.

HAVE YOURSELF A STRESS – FREE LITTLE CHRISTMAS
This is an entertaining program for any time of year, but especially during the holidays. You’ll laugh until your sides hurt as Jean shares her hilarious – and often embarrassing – personal holiday stories and the lessons we all can use to give ourselves the true gifts of the season. Laugh while you learn how to incorporate the Gifts of Time, Patience, Forgiveness, Self Acceptance, Rest, Relaxation and Humor into your holidays – and your life.

WHY IS JEAN THE PERFECT SPEAKER FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT
Although her mother taught her that it’s not polite to brag, Jean understands that you want to be absolutely sure she has the experience and qualifications to deliver the results you need. So think of her credentials below as tools to help you decide if she’s the right speaker for you. (And thanks for not telling her mother about the “bragging thing”!)

• Presented keynotes and workshops for more than a quarter million people including hospitals, healthcare associations and women’s groups
• Certified Speaking Professional - one of only 195 women worldwide
• Voted one of the “top ten” speakers at the largest HR conference in the world
• Ranked as a Platinum Level Speaker for Meeting Professionals International
• Author of:
  • Mama Said There’d Be Days Like This
    
  • How to Be the Person Successful Companies Fight to Keep
    
  • Bless Your Heart: Stories to Renew Your Spirit and Pamper Your Soul
• Your No-Risk Guarantee: Strong relationships are the cornerstone of her business – and her life. That's why Jean works so hard to build trust with every client and every audience. Her reputation is based on delivering results – time after time. If she doesn’t deliver everything she promised, you don't pay one penny of her fee!
• Jean has been married for 40 years – to the same man (bless his heart!) She’s the mother of three grown children: Steven, Michael and Jennifer, mother-in-law of Marston (the best son-in-law on earth) and proud grandmother of Carter and Hudson. She and Les live in Baton Rouge with their two rescued dogs, Katie and Abby. Jean helps care for her 86 year old mother and volunteers her time and talent for many non-profit groups in Baton Rouge and around the country.