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About Jane SandersA pioneer in the communication dynamics between men and
women, Jane Sanders has decoded the secrets to what women want and demand in the
workplace in order to stay put and optimize their talent and contributions. As
author of “GenderSmart® - Solving The communication Puzzle Between Men and
Women”, published in five countries, she has worked with all corporate levels
from executives to field personnel for over 17 years.
In the hundreds of conversations Jane has had with executives, recruiters,
managers, and female employees, one thing she learned is that when you give
women what they want, they give you all they’ve got. Jane’s work offers
significant and unique benefits to organizations by 1.) evaluating existing
environments, activities, and processes to identify areas for change and
recommend specific solutions, and 2.) teaching both men and women at all levels
how to give each other what they want and need to do their best work. She not
only has a finger on the pulse of gender communication differences and how they
impact work environments, but she teaches people and companies how to deal with
these differences more effectively.
What are the best indications of the powerful results Jane’s work brings her
clients? 1.) Over 95% of Jane’s business is repeat and referral. This very high
percentage means that her clients continuously bring her back, and her audience
members frequently refer her to other companies and associations. 2.) She
receives emails after each engagement from participants telling her how much
they learned and how they are implementing her how-to tools for improved
business results. Prior to starting her successful consulting firm, Jane’s professional background
included nine years of sales and marketing positions with Carnation Company (now
Nestlé Foods). In her first year Jane tripled sales in her territory, and a new
product she developed and introduced exceeded its sales goal by +58%. As SVP of
account service with an international strategic graphics design firm, Jane
secured 16 new Fortune 500 accounts, wrote over 80 proposals during the
recession in the early 90’s, and closed over $1.2M of business in 14 months.
(This work came on the heels of such esteemed earlier positions during her
teenage years as Counter Girl at Kentucky Fried Chicken, research assistant,
lifeguard, water safety instructor, bank teller, and university bursar’s office
clerk.)
Jane has significant media experience, having been interviewed on television and
radio about her areas of expertise. She has also hosted numerous live on-air TV
pledge events for PBS, working with other experts and authors including Suze
Orman, Wayne Dyer, Christiane Northrup, Andrew Weil, Nicholas Perricone, and
others.
Born and raised in southern Illinois, Jane’s Midwestern roots still influence
her friendly, approachable demeanor which can disarm and delight at the same
time. Hearing an occasional “I’m on that like green on grass and a duck on a
June bug!” or “Oh pooey” is not uncommon (although rare in the CEO’s
office...but it depends on the CEO!). At the same time, her sharp intelligence
of an analyst shines through – by way of insightful observations, sound
solutions, and quick wit. In addition to her daily study and research on gender
issues, decades of interaction with six siblings and sixteen nieces and nephews
continue to contribute significantly to her communications expertise. As a
matter of fact, family has recently inspired her relocation from California
after 30 years back to her hometown in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Walking her talk as a consultant with first-hand knowledge of the importance of
work/life balance, Jane is also an avid horsewoman, often seen galloping along
trails on her chestnut quarter horse, Beau. Her impassioned “YEE-HAW!”s or
“YA-HOO”s can sometimes be heard echoing through the fields. See
Equine Friends for more information about Jane’s
life outside of her GenderSmart work.
Similar to Jane’s work with horses, effective communication between men and
women along with retention and leadership preparation of women, take commitment,
consistency, and practice. With expert guidance, mutual respect, and
flexibility, companies and employees alike can all enjoy success and become
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