Testimonials

Jane facilitated a class on ‘Team Building Strategies for Leaders’ for my team in early 2019. She was able to move away from the typical style of instruction and execute a session that concentrated specifically on areas of concern within our location. Road blocks effecting teams were identified, possible solutions and alternatives ways of thinking were presented. She was able to get all participants to participate which can be a challenge. Her insight and suggestions to my team provided great insight which I believe will improve the team work within our organization.

Jane did a beautiful job of allowing our Leadership Team to connect with one another, to build our team, and to individually restore some mindfulness.

Kudos to Jane O. Smith for her excellent organizational skills and event planning genius. She turned an idea in her head into a world-class event that featured diverse speakers who delivered quality TEDxBethesdaWomen talks that have reached more than a million people. She is a gracious, effective, visionary leader and group facilitator who earned the respect of everyone on her team and in the audience. A joy to work with.

As the volunteer 2018 Program Committee co-chair for the federal Training Officers Consortium Annual Institute (TOCAI), I had the pleasure of working with Jane. She submitted a dynamic and intriguing concurrent speaker proposal, “When Leading Hurts: Managing Stress and Burnout”, which was chosen for Day 3 of the 3-day conference in Virginia Beach. Jane’s presentation style and practical tips were highly ranked by her attendees. Her enthusiasm for leadership development and best practices is contagious. I look forward to seeing her presentations in the future at TOCAI.

Jane is great at tapping into stress and desires while keeping her client’s well-being and potential front and center.

Jane Smith is an outstanding business partner whose passion for excellence shines through. She carefully listens, customizing content in a way that meets the organization’s and client’s needs. At the same time, she is skillful in engaging participants so that they can fulfill their quest for learning and renewal.

Jane and I co-facilitated a weekend retreat on behalf of the Roothbert Fund, leading 24 women and men through a journey of realizing vulnerable leadership. Jane was an exceptional co-facilitator and retreat leader. She was warm, empathetic, and perceptive in meeting participants’ needs. Her innovativeness and creativity made the retreat a widely-regarded success!

Jane helps women who have experienced medical hardships re-establish their self-esteem and focus. She is a fantastic role model and motivational speaker/counselor.

Jane helps people feel good about change, and that’s not easy todo. Her winning combination of creativity, passion and common sense make her a rare and valuable commodity.

Jane attended one of my presentations for Cancer and Careers in DC several years ago and we stayed in touch and had some opportunities to collaborate together. After recovering from breast cancer, Jane has been dedicated to reinventing herself by working with others to renew themselves. Jane has the unique ability to blend focus and drive with a lovely grace and sassy spirit. Anyone who is fortunate enough to work with Jane will feel empowered and gratified. Simply put, Jane is special.