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Jean Hudson – Life Balance Speaker & Expert Listener

Jean is an internationally acclaimed speaker, trainer and coach.  Her mission is to create a safe space for people to get real: to speak and hear what is true.  She has been creating that space ever since her early days as a teacher, then as a coach and, more recently, as a public speaker. Helping people bring change to their lives gives Jean much joy and satisfaction. She also is humbled by the fact that she gets to do what she absolutely loves every day, as she enables people to see and hear the abundance of their lives.

The first “aha” moment for Jean in regards to public speaking was just after a meeting with a one-to-one client where the coaching flowed with wonderful ease and value. At the end of the conversation, the woman thanked Jean effusively, as she had gained such insight, felt so acknowledged and encouraged, and had been given the tools to move forward. On Jean’s way home, it occurred to her that there was much need for what she was able to do one-on one, but only one Jean! She was moved to create a plan of action to share her knowledge and insight with many people at once through public speaking.

Recently, a roomful of professional people were so moved by the passion, authority and sincerity with which Jean spoke, they all literally jumped to their feet with resounding applause as she was leaving the podium. This was one acknowledgement of many that confirmed Jean was on the right path.

Jean’s outstanding quality is her ability to hold the heart of everyone in the room as she speaks. She is the mirror to her audience’s brilliance, wholeness and capabilities. She is smart, refreshing, provocative, realist and practical, with an innate sense of gentle humour.

The future is bright for Jean: there is traveling, speaking, exploring, learning and being with people in ways that empower them to think and communicate in a more conscious manner. She has a deep-rooted desire to help the world and make a meaningful contribution. There is a new book in the works. Her husband, her children and grandchildren keep her young and her heart full.

Quote: If A equals success, then the formula is A = X + Y + Z.  X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut. -- Albert Einstein

Presentation Topics

The Power of One Person Truly Listening

When do we give ourselves permission to be ourselves if we don’t stop and give others permission? Today, information is being shared, people are communicating 24/7, and yet 75% of the time, we are distracted and not truly listening. Conversations never get to that truly deep place of connection; they remain the ripples on the surface of the water. Yet the call of every human heart is still the same: Listen to Me!

Salespersons, consultants, and everyone in any kind of relationship love this presentation. Jean gives the audience the tools to stop, to truly see and hear.She encourages the audience to open up to what benefits are possible when listening happens, and to go forth and affect positive change, both in their lives and in the lives of others.

For additional topics and more about Jean, go to www.execucoach.net

M. Ed. Collaborative Leadership

Master NLP Practitioner

Certified Communication Skills Specialist

Author, numerous articles and books