Empowering Minds, Inspiring Change
Jeannette is recognized – by family, friends, colleagues, and even strangers in line behind her at the grocery store – for her dry wit, sharp humor, quick quips, and occasional but well-timed sarcasm. She infuses all these qualities – as well as genuine emotion, honesty, lived experience, and insight – into her keynote speeches, motivational talks, and presentations. She leaves her audiences, whether they are corporations, nonprofits, or sports teams, with takeaways that leave them feeling valued, inspired, and empowered.
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SCA AEW Unconference Spark Talk
Jeannette has the rare ability to connect with her audience even over Zoom. She is relatable and is able to articulate her examples with real-life experiences.
Dr. Aimee T. Vlachos, MS, EdD, CPRP
Upcoming Events
Jeannette Stawski’s keynote at the OFFSEAS conference was inspiring, insightful, and deeply grounded in real-world experience. Her passion for outdoor learning and leadership shone through every word, leaving the audience both challenged and energised. A truly powerful voice in our field.
Jo Clark
Past Events
Jeannette Stawski has delivered keynotes and workshops across the U.S. and internationally, including for The Mountaineers (Seattle and Tacoma), the Michigan Outdoor Summit, America Outdoors Conference, and the OFFSEAS Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. She is equally at home on virtual stages, in intimate workshops, and at large conferences, where her mix of humor, honesty, and hard-won leadership lessons leaves audiences inspired and equipped to act. Consistently praised as a “10/10 speaker” and “a powerful voice in our field,” Jeannette brings authenticity and energy to every event.
KEYNOTE
April 2025 | Bangkok, Thailand
OFFSEAS
KEYNOTE
March 2025
Mountaineers Tacoma
February 2025| Marquette, MI
Northern Michigan University
February 2025| Munising, MI
Michigan Ice Fest
December 2024 | Chattanooga, Tennessee
America Outdoors Conference
KEYNOTE
December 2024
Mountaineers Seattle
KEYNOTE
October 2024
Michigan Outdoor Summit
June 2024 | Denver, Colorado
Women Who Write Panel
Jeannette's presentation on leading through uncertain times was an incredibly impactful workshop, offering valuable insights on how to guide our organizations through the good, the bad, and the ugly. Adversity often strikes without warning, and the true test of leadership lies in the ability to steady the ship. Jeannette inspired me to seek input from diverse perspectives while reinforcing the importance of trusting my instincts, intuition, and expertise. Her guidance was both practical and empowering, leaving me better equipped to navigate challenges with confidence.
Dan Camp