Topics: International Speakers Bureau, Inc. |
 Fee Range: $5,001 to $10,000 (fee note) |
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 Biography: Jane Bernard's unique blend of Samurai Zen and common sense presentations create excitement in the audience. Packed with anecdotes and strategies her customized keynotes and seminars produce results every time. She entertains with natural humor and a relevant message to inspire a mental shift. And she has fun. For the past 30 years Jane paid her dues in the trenches as professional writer, professor, lecturer, communication specialist, educational innovator and mother. After receiving her BA in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research and her MS in Special Education from The Bank Street College, Jane began working for educational think-tanks on the East Coast where she implemented innovative interactive techniques that are now used all over the world. She later worked as a writer and communications specialist for companies such as IBM, Random House and The Interway Corporation. Her writing experience continued to expand as she worked on a free-lance basis scripting technical material, ghosting books and speeches and writing for education television. Jane took a hiatus, had 2 wonderful children and continued to write. She ran writing workshops, published creative writing, produced freelance re-write work and wrote screenplays and theatrical scripts constantly honing her skills. Additionally she taught at several universities including Manhattanville, SUNY and The Bank Street College. Following the dissolution of her 25 years marriage Jane focused her writing on changing her life path. The result is her book, Fine Tuning, Connecting With Your Inner Power which focuses on clarity and balance by teaching how to recognize emotional intelligence/intuition. Jane says it reminds us about everything we already knew that we forgot while we were growing up. Fine Tuning helps people to help themselves. To her surprise, the book received immediate acclaim. Jane has appeared on numerous television shows including The Montel Williams Show, as well as many radio shows both in the USA and internationally speaking about intuition and emotional intelligence. Since Jane discovered her intuition her life has been amazing. Now she speaks all over the world about Fine Tuning and helps people to help themselves by connecting to their inner passion and recognizing their emotional intelligence. She has traveled throughout Europe and Dubai working in the world of Fine Art as a writer and a curator. Listening to her intuition continues to lead Jane to success that comes from following her passion. She believes in helping others and continues to teach the art of re-writing to both professional and amateur writers. Using meditation as a tool for focus Jane has had enormous success as a writer, teacher and inspirational speaker. Having tapped into her spark of creativity and created momentum Jane uses what she's learned to help others identify, solve problems and move on. What Jane says entertains and makes sense. In her presentations Jane creates an interactive experience and has been commended for her accessibility, adaptability and attention to detail. Her words challenge, enlighten and motivate people to reach into themselves and perform at their best. **Jane customizes each event based on your needs using material from her books. She conducts interviews before each engagement. Programs can be 100% focused on emotional intelligence, 100% on written communication or a blend of the two. |
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Programs: Emotional Intelligence is intuition. Embrace Change / Get Results PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: It's time to recognize opportunity, overcome obstacles and pave the way to productivity. How do successful people do it? They trust their intuition. In this energizing and affirming program participants get clear answers and specific practical techniques to access their inner power base. Removing the blinders and earplugs of habit opens doors. Packed with anecdotes and insights, proven strategies and common sense attendees will learn: How to recognize and tap into emotional intelligence, Embracing change and using it to move ahead, Discover how to focus on what matters, Using intuition as a stress reliever, Recognizing and achieve goals with dignity, humility and grace. Additional topics include clarity, focus, balance, creativity, clear communication, improving your business environment, overcoming adversity and achieving a feeling of control. In this exciting and rewarding program it's clear that "Good instincts will usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out." (M. Burke) Handouts and Power Point Presentation included PROGRAM LENGTH: Available as a 30-90 minute keynote, or as a half or full-day interactive session. Write Clearer and Smarter / Power Writing PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: We win more lose less and make more money with clear writing. What do great communicators have in common? They focus on what really matters. In this high content and high-energy session, participants will discover a unique and successful system to break from habits of ineffective communication. Maximizing the potential of written communication gives an edge. Packed with anecdotes and insights, proven strategies and practical guidelines attendees will learn: How to write clearer and smarter to get the edge, How to create focus in written communication, How to beat writer's block, Discover how to avoid procrastination, How to achieve clarity and stay on track, How to make the point with written words and get the results that work. Proven steps to for power communication include how to: identify purpose, relate to the reader, use appropriate language, use accurate form, recognize tone, know the goal. In this demanding and rewarding program it's clear that "Talent is helpful in writing, but guts are absolutely necessary." (J. West) Handouts and Power Point Presentation included. PROGRAM LENGTH: Available as a 30-90 minute keynote, or as a half or full-day interactive session. |
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