Jan Spence is a high-energy keynote speaker who helps teams boost engagement, communication, and culture through practical, people-first actions.
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"I feel guilty having that much fun in a meeting!"
Curtis Spalding
Daikin Comfort Technologies
Jan Spence brings energy, warmth, and clarity to the stage, helping audiences turn inspiration into meaningful action. Known for her engaging storytelling and practical approach, Jan blends real-life experience with behavioral insight to show how everyday actions shape communication, morale, and performance. Her sessions are interactive and uplifting, creating an environment where people feel seen, motivated, and ready to apply what they learn immediately. Whether addressing frontline teams or senior leaders, Jan delivers a memorable experience that strengthens connection and drives engagement from the inside out.
At the core of Jan Spence’s message is a powerful blend of lived experience, behavioral insight, and uplifting storytelling. Drawing from her journey as a former professional female football player and decades of research into communication, motivation, and workplace culture, Jan translates big ideas into simple, human-centered actions that strengthen teams from the inside out.
Her high-energy, interactive approach creates an atmosphere where people feel inspired, seen, and ready to take action. Jan’s sessions weave engaging stories with practical tools, helping audiences understand not only what to do, but why it matters and how small daily behaviors can transform relationships, morale, and performance.
Whether she’s speaking to frontline staff, educators, managers, or senior leadership, Jan brings a relatable warmth and signature spark that turns inspiration into lasting engagement.
For more than 20 years, Jan has helped thousands of professionals across North America and beyond strengthen communication, build connection, and create workplaces where people feel valued. She has partnered with organizations ranging from national associations and healthcare systems to Fortune 500 companies and global brands.
Her proprietary Cheer Leadership® framework has been embraced by teams in industries including HR, healthcare, education, manufacturing, financial services, transportation, and customer service. Jan’s sessions consistently earn top evaluations for delivering more than motivation, they provide real-world strategies that participants can implement the moment they return to work.
With a background that spans entrepreneurship, non-profit leadership, sports, and business development, Jan brings both heart and hard-earned insight to the stage, making her message resonate with diverse audiences.
What sets Jan apart is her ability to create genuine human connection. She has a gift for making every person in the room feel valued and energized. Her keynotes aren’t lectures, they’re shared experiences filled with humor, heartfelt stories, and practical takeaways.
Audiences consistently describe Jan as:
Her programs spark meaningful conversations, motivate behavior change, and equip attendees with everyday actions that boost morale, foster trust, and strengthen workplace culture.
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"I feel guilty having that much fun in a meeting!"
Curtis Spalding Daikin Comfort Technologies
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"Jan was absolutely amazing! Our staff raved about her for days after she came to speak!"
Erica DuPree Nassau County Tax Collector's Office
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"First class all the way!"
Bryant Rohloff Daikin Comfort Technologies
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"As a Keynote Speaker Jan Spence is a force to be reckoned with. She has an entertaining way of delivering quality education that kept our attendees engaged!"
Carmen Rustenbeck CEO & Founder, International Boarding & Pet Services Association
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“If you’re looking for a motivational speaker who takes the time to understand your audience and delivers with authenticity and enthusiasm, I highly recommend Jan Spence.”
Steve Oster Superintendent at Knox and Coshocton County Boards of DD
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"I just heard what I believe is the best speaker at an industry event ever!"
Kevin Udell Director, Jekyll Island Authority
Keynote by Jan Spence:
Words have profound power; they can lift someone up or tear someone down. Jan Spence shares how pursuing her life-long dream of playing professional football led to the unexpected opportunity to affect change through encouraging words and simple actions. Applying her “Cheer Leadership®” approach in this field builds stronger connections, increases employee engagement and loyalty, and fosters collaboration and innovation. The invaluable lessons shared in this high energy, interactive keynote transform employee and customer relations and create more synergy among leadership and the people they manage.
Learning Objectives:
After this session, attendees will be able to:
Implement practical ways to encourage and connect with employees, clients, and stakeholders.
Discover and use their new Cheer Leadership® skills in the workplace to increase productivity.
Create a plan to connect with teammates and stakeholders in a distinctive way to increase engagement and retention.
Keynote by Jan Spence:
Setting a goal is easy; actually achieving that goal is not. The first step to goal-setting success is embracing a new mindset of adaptability and flexibility, especially in this current environment. Jan Spence shares the same formula she used to buy, build, and sell a hospitality service business for 300% ROI in just 4 years. Participants will learn new ways to empower themselves and others to get rid of unnecessary roadblocks, focus on what makes them successful, and then capitalize on these new methods.
Learning Objectives:
After this session, attendees will be able to:
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Miscommunication isn’t just a workplace annoyance, it’s a productivity killer that can disrupt productivity, erode engagement, and leave both employees and customers frustrated. In this actionable and high-energy session, Jan Spence provides practical solutions to bridge communication gaps and foster alignment across teams. Through proven strategies and her signature “ARC Method©,” participants will learn how to streamline communication processes, reduce friction, and create a collaborative environment where everyone thrives. This isn’t fluff, this is about equipping teams with real-world tools to turn confusion into clarity and chaos into cohesion.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Utilize practical tools to build synergy and improve workplace communication.
Facilitate more engaging and productive interactions to enhance team effectiveness.
Implement Jan’s “ARC Method©” to communicate clearly and minimize wasted time.
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In today’s crowded marketplace, the real differentiator isn’t a script, it’s genuine connection. In this high-impact session, Jan Spence shares a modern, human-centered approach to selling that blends relationship-building techniques with the power of personality profiling.
Attendees learn how to quickly read behavioral styles, tailor their communication, and create meaningful interactions that build trust and uncover true client needs. With Jan’s simple, actionable tools, participants walk away confident in their ability to engage authentically, adapt their approach, and turn conversations into conversions using a Game Changer mindset.
Watch Jan Spence in action!
Watch Jan Spence in action!
Watch Jan Spence in action!
