Janelle is a standout, versatile presenter who is effective and at ease with every group. Her lively, interactive, highly learning-conducive programs consistently receive rave reviews from a diverse range of faithful and satisfied clients who invite her back 6 times on average for encore presentations.

One of only 400 people worldwide to have earned the prestigious Certified Professional Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, Janelle's work and her results are frequently showcased in major business publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily and Crain's Chicago Business. Janelle is the author of four books, including the recent Star Team Dynamics: 12 Lessons Learned from Experienced Team Builders, which many consider the definitive book on the sensitive "people issues" that determine the success of a team-based culture.

Programs
• Building Star Teams for the New Millennium : As society evolves from the Industrial to the Information Age, traditional business culture feels the pressure to adapt to the leveling effect of the new paradigm. Teams have emerged as a tool to capture changing workforce knowledge, while productively increasing the bottom line. However, knowing when and how to best use teams is a complex art and skill. Based on your needs, Janelle works with you to choose the right keynote, workshop or curriculum.

• Exceptional Thinking Under Pressure® : Keeping the mind in high gear during those tense, pressure-cooker times is key to survival at work. Learn practical, proven techniques to use before, during and after important meetings or other stressful events. These practical applications have been proven to reduce stress and help achieve and maintain mental control, resulting in increased effectiveness and productivity.

• Coping with Change Without Maalox® : Learn how to make change work for you, not against you. In this interactive program, you will experience the reasons why people resist change and learn how to use people's strengths to deal with each changing situation. The DPI philosophy is that there are no wrong ways to handle change - just ways that cause more or less stress, struggle and anguish.

• Flexible Perspectives : Learn how to look at current challenges from many perspectives. Most people get stuck in one way of looking at the world. In this program, you will learn practical techniques which you can use on the job to switch on your creativity.

• Flexible Thinking® : Now more than ever, businesses must strive to maximize the productivity of a shrinking staff and increased workload. By learning how to switch gears easily during multi-tasked, fast-paced days, you will be able to make the most of the appropriate mental faculty when you need it, increasing your productivity dramatically.

• Listening Between the Lines : Good listening skills are vital. Hearing what your customer really means can make the difference between stressful misunderstandings and smooth-flowing work. This highly interactive program develops listening skills to a level where one can hear what others are really meaning.