Janet Lapp

Biography

Dr. Janet Lapp’s non-stop energy, enthusiasm, and kick-butt messages drive her audiences to create change, get-on-board-or-get-off-the-bus, take risks, and move forward. Her clients call her dynamic, thought provoking, humorous, and inspirational.

Dr. Janet Lapp is both a Registered Nurse and a Clinical Psychologist but she is known best as a powerful coach for individuals, groups, and corporate teams. She is a commercial pilot who has flown her plane around the world, and an adventurer and athlete who has competed nationally. Her relentless energy and enthusiasm has prompted one meeting planner to say: "Fasten your belts–you won’t believe the power she has to capture an audience. This is by far the best program we have ever had." One of the country's leading agencies has placed Dr. Janet on its list of the "Top 10 Guaranteed Standing Ovations."

A Canadian from Montreal now living in Southern California, today Dr. Janet is known across Corporate America for her energetic, innovative presentations that guide audiences through fast change. Around the world, she is known for her remarkably astute presentations delivered in French, English or Spanish.

The author of three best-selling books, she was creator and host of the CBS series Keep Well, is the editor of FastChange and The Change Letter.

In 1988, Dr. Janet was rated among the top three speakers worldwide by Toastmasters, and in 1998 she achieved the prestigious Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE), and was inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame, an Academy Award for Speaking, for her platform excellence. This award, along with her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), from the National Speakers Association, for proven speaking experience places her among the top 1% of speakers worldwide along with Norma Vincent Peale, Ronald Reagan, and Colin Powell.

Dr. Janet Lapp has successfully created behavior change for over 25 years, and has developed unique and effective systems that increase human potential, help put attitude into action, and help organizations reach excellence. Her unique one-of-a-kind delivery, solid content and practical tools are filled with humor and energy and create not only actionable attitudes but practical how-to’s to take back to work.

Publications

Positive Spin

Ever wondered why you are working harder and yet having less fun? Are you on a treadmill–and no matter how fast you go, you feel you might not get any further? The Western political system and the current ruling class (the media) have put a Positive Spin on our world, heading us toward catastrophe. We all have a right to happiness (true) if we just think the right thoughts (false), earn the right income and have the right job (false) and live the American dream. This groundbreaking book uncovers what is wrong with the system, and provides the truth of how we need to think and what we need to do to create genuine happiness in our own lives, and peace throughout our world.

Other Publications:
Plant your Feet Firmly in Mid-Air - Guiding Through Change

Dancing with Tigers - Myths and stories and common-sense wisdom for personal breakthroughs

Why Won’t They Listen to Me? How to head off problems with your kids at the pass – how come kids get out of control and what you can do about it

Grab ‘Em and Keep ‘Em; How to create a culture that your people would be crazy to leave What you can do to create a fantastic culture at your company-

Titles

Make It Happen! Lead Bold (leadership, accountability)
Make It Happen! Take Charge of Your Life Now (sales, inspirational)
How to Get People to Enjoy Spending their Money with You (The Psychology of Customer Experience)
When you Circle the Wagons, Shoot Out (teamwork)
Plant Your Feet Firmly in Mid-Air (be productive and focused during fast change)