Following are the areas that Joan can and will focus her speeches. Working with Joan to target the theme or title will prove to be effective.
Joan's keynote address, More Than Meets The Eye, is a surefire attention grabber as Joan draws parallels between her own story and the challenges which face organizations. The very nature of today's business environment means the possibilities of merger, reorganization, or economic turndown are constantly on the horizon, and organizations must absorb such events with a minimum of disruption. As Joan puts it, "Life is full of irreversible opportunities, and you have a choice to see them as assets or obstacles." Urging audiences to "play the hand you're dealt," Joan helps organizations see corporate challenges from a new perspective.
CHANGES
The one constant in life is CHANGE. It is an on-going process, both
personally and professionally. Joan’s life has been filled with unexpected
changes. The loss of her sight, then the loss of her first husband to cancer,
are only two examples of her life experiences that have given her the tools to
speak with expertise. Her presentation will present a poignant perspective of
coping with and an insight into dealing with change. Finding the advantages in
this reality, will propel your audience to accepting that which is sometimes out
of our control.
INSURANCE
The insurance industry is a ‘natural fit’ for Joan! After the loss of a spouse
at the young age of 36, she learned the importance of being insured and being
prepared. The support from her husband’s policy enabled Joan, a blind,
disabled, single parented widow, to put a roof over her daughter’s head, was
able to put Joy through college and gave her the financial foundation on which
to start her life over.
This reassuring financial support was one of
the instrumental tools which lifted Joan and enabled her to go forward in that
positive, productive direction of inspiring others. She wrote her
autobiography, published in 1994 by HarperCollins, which eventually became a
made for television film for Lifetime!
Joan’s appearance at the Million Dollar Round Table was
heralded as one of the most inspiring presentations in their many distinguished
years, and catapulted Joan’s career as a seasoned speaker. The Million Dollar
Round Table is also featured in the book, and the movie which continues to be
shown around the world!
Joan’s presentation in the insurance world will
encourage, inspire and lift each employee to their highest goals in serving
those they work with! Don’t miss this awesome presentation for your next
conference or meeting!
WOMEN’S ISSUES
Joan has lived her life as a widow, single mom, a business woman, a wife,
a sister, a girlfriend, a daughter, … and all while being disabled … and, like
all women, keeping 16 balls in the air at all times!
Joan targets her women’s conferences and meetings with
thought provoking insights into ‘pulling up your boots straps’ and getting on
with it….. All with a smile and a glint in her eye.
From the poignancy of life to the silliness of
a moment… from laughter to tears, Joan’s keynote at her many women’s conferences
has proven to be the highlight of the day!
FINANCIAL
The financial industry can fill ones life with hope, but for some, confusion.
With the expertise of those in this field, Joan attributes much of her success
of what she has been able to accomplish for her daughter, her professional life
and her future to this industry.
Joan’s recommendation to each and every audience member to
work wisely with their finances is something she believes because she has lived
it. Take a look into how she turned to a professional advisor to guide her in
an important time of making decisions about her financial future, and allow her
to thank the industry for their hard work and gifted knowledge.
FAITH
Growing up as a minister’s daughter has been instrumental in giving Joan a firm
foundation in her faith and providing her amazing strength of getting through
the tough times. She has leaned on her faith and embraced it fully. This
inspirational theme will touch every listener with her poignant and powerful
presentations. From the Crystal Cathedral to Focus on the Family, she has been
the guest keynote at numerous Christian Conferences around the country.
Giving the food for thought to those listening,
the suggestion that ‘Why NOT Me?’ can only be lived through the understanding
that our faith is an instrumental tool in which to get through difficult life
experiences. This session can only be described as renewing and uplifting!
ORGANIZATION
As a blind woman, organizational skills are essential. Helping her audience
to re-evaluate how they organize their lives both personally and professionally,
will have the audience looking at the possible changes needed to become more
efficient and functioning at a higher level.
Taking the skill of developing a ‘Task
Analysis’ and dissecting the organizational problem at hand, Joan uses examples
which simplify the issues to help make the machine run more smoothly.
HUMOR
Making light of the dark is an important concept of being able to put
things in the proper perspective. When you are blind, funny things just
naturally happen. Even in the darkest of moments we must find that place where
our hearts can be lifted in joy. Laughter is a gift we give ourselves and is a
natural healing agent!
ALL of Joan’s presentations include humor, and is woven in
a natural and true to life way. Her capability to take the participants deep
into the message of her life, and then to bring them into the laughter and humor
of the moment, always makes the presentation a wonderful experience!
EDUCATION
Having been a teacher of the blind, Joan relates her incredible story of the
awesome responsibility and importance of educating our children. Her insight
into the world of the blind child changed immediately upon the loss of her own
sight, WHILE teaching the blind children. Our need to understand each child
sitting at that desk truly becomes the challenge.
From the moment of realizing that the student
was now going to be teaching the teacher, to the wonderful stories which fully
demonstrate the phrase, ‘Out of the mouths of babes.’. The students, staff and
administration will be lifted and encouraged in this world of responsibility and
challenge!
WELLNESS AND MEDICAL
Illness and good health are issues that we deal with day to day, and is an ever
growing concern for companies and businesses. The hope is always to be able to
cope and be healthy. The medical world is filled with uncertainty and hope
through research. While Joan was hospitalized much was learned FROM her, and BY
her. These vignettes will touch your heart. Having a healthy employee only
provides positive benefits to each and every company.
Medical facilities, doctor’s associations as
well as the medical insurance community are just a few of the groups that have
been thrilled with the gift of hearing Joan’s grateful appreciation for all they
have done for her, and those around her.
FAMILY ISSUES
“The bottom line is… We simply do not do life alone.”
This theme is woven through all of Joan’s presentations. Throughout the journey
of her story, she had many by her side, including her family. The foundation of
a supportive family is essential to pull through the tough times. The voice of
encouragement inspires every audience member to reach out and continue to lay
that foundation found in the support of the family unit.
COMMUNICATION
Communication lives in every facet of our life. The variety of ways in which we
relate to one another are many. In the world of the visually impaired and
blind, communicating clearly is an integral part of functioning safely, working
and living productively. Joan will share her insights into a new perspective of
communication. She will take you on a journey of experiencing how we must be
sure to speak so that we are heard and not misunderstood. Listening skills are
just as important, and this presentation will demonstrate examples that will
help you to achieve the goal of going forward efficiently and effectively.
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