Jo Umberger

Jo Umberger is a speaker, trainer, coach and entrepreneur. She speaks to groups and trains individuals around the country and the globe. An accomplished businesswoman, gifted communicator and experienced behavior modification expert sends audiences home with practical information to effect real, lasting change.

Working within a few key business disciplines, Jo has created numerous programs focused on the critical topics that challenge today's executives and the teams they manage. She is equally comfortable delivering one-hour presentations or multi-day workshops. Her most often requested program topics include:

Defining the desired company culture Making the decisions that favor company growth Peak productivity Setting and achieving goals Measuring results Rock-solid business ethics Creating profitable business relationships Conflict resolution strategies Calling upon over 20 years of business experience with a highly diverse clientele, Jo serves Fortune 500 companies and Main Street businesses. A short list of her clients include the American Heart Association, Citigroup Insurance, Newell Rubbermaid, Allegheny Teledyne, Standard Register Corporation, Comerica Bank's Women's Forum, Rocky Mountain Summit Leadership Conference, Jackson-Madison Hospital, and the National Association of Purchasing Managers.

Jo is a contributing author, along with other experts like Denis Waitley, to Nuts & Bolts: Business Edition (2007) and Best of the Best (2008), anthologies focused on business best practices.

The following signature programs represent the best of Jo's repertoire:

Translating Tech-Talk: Say It So They Get It Move Your Feet and Talk: Creating Clear Communications and Collaboration between Teams and Team Members There's No Fat Left! Proven Ways to Increase Productivity When the Company is Leaner than Ever Think & Act like a Business Owner: Improving Management & Employee Buy-In to Accomplish Your Goals Revenue Resourcing: Increasing Your Return on Investment in People Keep Your Life Balance-Lose Your Stress Take Real Value Home! Don't Let Those Great Ideas Slip Away After the Conference-Put Them into Practice Six Essential Leadership Development Processes