Jean’s Bio for your Conference Brochure

Combining wit with wisdom and humor with common sense, Jean Gatz is one of the top-rated keynote speakers in the country. She is one of only 159 women in the world to earn the designation of Certified Speaking Professional. Jean's been voted one of the Top Ten speakers for the Society for Human Resource Management at the largest HR conference in the world. She is also a Platinum Level Speaker for Meeting Professionals International. Her first book, "How to Be the Person Successful Companies Fight to Keep" (Simon & Schuster) has been translated into several languages. Her latest book, "Mama Said There'll Be Days Like This," combines stories and strategies for living life with wisdom, courage and a sense of humor. Jean's lively and interactive style helps audiences connect and relate as she shows them how to open the doors to success in their careers, their relationships, and their lives. Attendees repeatedly comment on her style of humor and the entertainment factor in her keynotes. People leave her sessions with a renewed sense of enthusiasm for who they are and for the people and things that really matter.