Janice Hooker Fortman, Ed.D, is an international speaker, author, and effective communication strategist.Dr. Jan believes that communication is the foundation for all relationships, both personal and professional, therefore, people's opinions of you or your organization are formed by the way you communicate both verbally and non-verbally. As an author, Distinguished Toastmaster, and award winning public speaker she gives real world solutions in powerful, engaging and memorable presentations.
She is a member of the Chicago Writers Association, Women's Speakers Association and was recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as the 2013/2014 Professional Woman of the Year for leadership in public speaking. She was selected as a visionary author for Braveheart Women, the largest international online community for female visionaries and was honored in 2014, 2015, and 2016 as an outstanding volunteer for Age Options, an agency that provides self-management skills for older adults with ongoing health conditions. She is considered one of the top ten most influential women on the Southside of Chicago.
Her book entitled "The Little Book of BIG Behavior Interventions" presents the common misbehaviors of pre-k and elementary school children. Her keen insight on why young children misbehave in their classrooms is popular with teachers who are faced with challenging misbehaviors.
Dr. Jan is most passionate about her latest book "The Secrets to How Not to Throw Mama from the Train", that focuses on the relationship between adult daughters and their aging mothers, and the communication patterns that cause difficulties in this relationship. Her related workshops offer insight, advice and solutions on resolving conflicts in this complicated and dynamic relationship.
Dr. Jan also presents "Independent Thinking Skills", a motivational workshop for adults and children who need assistance in setting life and professional goals. Her most popular keynote speech is "Are You Listening"? Jan is very happily married to her husband Keith who is a cancer survivor.
Contact Information: www.drjanicespeaks.com;
Phone Number: 1-877-66-SPEAK