Dynamic Expert Speaker and Global Consultant
Jean Meeks-Koch has a burning passion for unlocking the hidden potential of people and organizations. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in leadership and organizational development, Jean captivates audiences with her insights on leadership, governance, communication, change management, and team-building.
Jean’s dynamic and interactive presentations will empower you to achieve your goals, whether you want to ignite your team, energize your organization, or elevate your leadership skills. You will walk away with practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately.
Are you interested in booking Jean for a speaking engagement? She can customize her presentations to suit your organization’s needs and deliver them in person or online. Check out the topic icons below and see a sample of her talks.
Top Motivational Keynote Address and Speaking Topics
Any of our topics can be delivered in a short 30 – 45 minute insightful, interactive style.
Motivation and Empowerment
Motivation is the fuel that powers our engines and drives us forward toward our goals. It gives us the energy and determination to overcome obstacles and succeed. On the other hand, empowerment is the key that unlocks our full potential and gives us the tools and resources to take control of our lives and make positive changes.
Jean’s story is truly inspiring. She embodies a resilient and positive mindset, having lost everything but still managing to rebuild her life with five children. Her story motivates leaders to stay the course, be resilient, and never give up.
Keynote Topics Include:
- Stay Curious: It Didn’t Kill The Cat; It Unleashed Eight More Powerful Lives!
- How To Overcome Fear And Anxiety, The Power Of Positive Framing
- How To Develop A Growth Mindset
- How To Build Resilience In Difficult Times
- How To Set And Achieve Goals
- The Importance Of Leading By Example
- Let Go To Grow – Empower Your Team Through A Culture Of Trust And Accountability!
- How To Build A Positive Company Culture
- How To Develop Emotional Intelligence As A Leader
- Express Yourself: Empowerment Is Largely About Being Able To Express Your Thoughts And Feelings Eloquently, Unapologetically, And Respectfully.
Vision, Alignment, and Execution
Vision is the key to unlocking a new future. Without it, we remain stuck in the status quo. Jean is a visionary strategist who can see beyond the boundaries of conventional thinking and bring her ideas to life. She inspires others to buy into her vision and has an organizational mindset that allows her to execute her plans with incredible results. If you want your leaders to be inspired and motivated to execute their plans with incredible results, ask Jean for help.
Keynote Topics Include:
- How To Bridge The Gap Between Vision And Execution
- Aligning Short-Term Strategies With A Longer-Term Vision
- Balancing Strategy And Execution
- How To Think And Plan Strategically
- If You Don’t Know Where You Want To Go, No Roads Will Get You There!
Change Management
As humans, we are always in motion, and this means we are always changing. Change can be positive or negative, and Jean knows what it takes to make positive change happen. Jean is passionate about change and has developed a framework called TADAP™ to move from a present state to a desired future state through alignment and passionate performance. Let Jean ignite a change management mindset in your teams.
Keynote Topics Include:
- The Importance Of Change Management In Today’s Business Environment
- How To Develop A Change Management Plan
- The Role Of Leadership In Change Management
- The Psychology Of Change And How It Affects People
- How To Communicate Change Effectively
- Change Management Best Practices
Family Owned-Enterprises
Family-owned enterprises are the heartbeat of economies worldwide. These enterprises are very different from any other business environment because they have one precious component: family. Navigating the choppy waters of family dynamics through generational transitions is both an art and a science. Jean knows how family dynamics play out in business – positively and negatively. She is one of six siblings, has run and lost a family business through tragedy, and restarted a solo endeavor only for it to grow into another dynamic family business. Let her inspire your family.
Keynote Topics Include:
- The Importance Of Family Values In Business
- How To Navigate Family Dynamics In The Business
- The Role Of Leadership In Family Businesses
- Succession Planning For Family Businesses.
- How To Communicate Effectively In A Family Business And In The Family
- Family Business Best Practices
Notable Keynotes + Appearances
Hear what others are saying
"We had a fantastic workshop with Jean Meeks, full of great insights, energy and content.
The workshop gave our team practical, actionable insights into leadership at every level; not
just the theory but in daily decisions and conversations that shape a team’s success.
The team was armed with a shared language around vision, alignment and execution.
Jean always brings an extremely high level of energy and wisdom into her delivery.
Overall, a great day and excellent exposure for our leaders.
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Sawan Shah
CEO, Tropical Heat
"Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is more than 250 years old; our people and progress are at the heart of our success. Since 2015 we have worked closely with Positively People as a key partner for our leadership development programming. Using their Everything DiSC and team-building resources, Positively People has engaged with over 1400+ leaders passionately supporting our work to advance our region."
Bryan Derreberry
CEO/President
"Dr. Jean and her entire team are world class consultants who deeply understand the dynamics of the G2, G3 and G4. Through her invaluable experience, our family transitioning from G2 to G3 was able to align and engage with her and each other, through effective and efficient modes of communication and coordination. She brought the whole family together on this journey; creating a shared vision, motivating each other, raising expectations, promoting trust and achieving a structure that will allow for an enterprise and large family to thrive for generations. A game changer. Truly world class."
Mayur Shah
G2 Family Member, Managing Director of Kenafric Group
We have been a family-owning business for over five decades. We currently have four rapidly- growing generations of family members, with several second and third-generation members
actively working in the day-to-day business. Hiring a business consultant, but more for the family
business aspect, was an idea that was always thrown around. Knowing the many different family
dynamics, we knew it wouldn’t be easy. We knew it eventually had to be done, but we were still
“flying by the seat of our pants” like we were known to do. None of us realized the complexity of
trying to successfully preserve the legacy of a family business, “successfully” being the
keyword…until we met Jean. We were introduced to Jean in 2018, hoping she could help us navigate
the second generation’s strategic exit while supporting the third generation’s succession. As we
entered unchartered waters, we couldn’t articulate precisely what we needed, but we knew we
needed her guidance & expertise if we didn’t want to become a statistic. Fast-forward to 2023, and
thanks to her guidance, patience, tough love, and professionalism, we are on the right path to
continuing to thrive into the third generation and beyond with our never-before-established
systems and procedures (i.e., our fully-developed family governance). We have also successfully
implemented career paths for the NextGens while creating various helpful tools for them to use
along the way. Jean and her team at Positively People are as emotionally and mentally invested in
our family business as we are. Knowing they are walking with us and helping to define a clear path
forward for the continuity of our enterprise and its legacy as we all transition is invaluable.
Elizabeth Bondy DeLacerda
Employee Relations/Human Resources
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Creating Healthy Work Cultures
Everybody aspires to be valued for their work and treated with respect. Company culture is best defined as “the way things get done around here.” Culture is created by both deliberate choices and unintended signals.
Leadership Development
Participants self-assess sources of their personal power and motivations, and their skill at influencing others. We will explore communication and influence, with a novel focus on personal power vs. authoritative behaviors.
Diversity and Inclusion
Today’s workplace is a multi-cultural, dynamic community of people representing five generations. Our workshops focus on the distinct issues your organization faces within its own mix.
Team Building
Using the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ as a foundation, we uniquely build a workshop that focuses on the specific needs of the group based on evidence-based, validated data.
Conflict Resolution
Wherever two or more people come together, conflict may arise. This course will explore various methods to resolve conflict disputes of any size. Your participants will also gain skills in solution building and finding common ground.
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Want to learn more about the power of positive leadership, effective communication, leading change, team building, or building a culture of innovation? Book Jean Meeks-Koch for your next event and take the first step towards achieving your goals.
