Janine Stange

Janine’s most-requested keynote reaches audiences nationwide across industries facing turbulence and change. Maintaining focus, balance, and momentum is crucial—especially when people feel stuck personally and professionally. Janine’s “DROPP Method” offers a practical tool to keep moving forward, step by step.

Disruption isn’t going away anytime soon. To thrive amid constant change, we must cultivate resilience, purpose, and agility to rise to every challenge. In this high-impact keynote, Janine reveals her proven 5-step “DROPP Method,” designed to illuminate the path and help audiences RISE above uncertainty by staying focused and empowered during turbulence. Attendees will learn how to: • Reconnect with their unique talents and unshakable purpose • Make courageous choices aligned with strategic priorities • Remove obstacles and accelerate growth • Rally teams around an inspiring vision of the future • Transform adversity into advantage Janine’s keynote culminates in an interactive “Mountain Toss” exercise where attendees commit to bold actions on their top goals. They’ll leave empowered by their “Momentum Mindset” and equipped to achieve repeatable wins — even in chaos. Through powerful storytelling and actionable takeaways, Janine inspires leaders to embrace change courageously, find clarity amid disruption, and lead their teams to new heights of performance and purpose. Ideal for annual meetings, sales kickoffs, and leadership retreats, this keynote will leave your team inspired to “Rise Up” and maintain momentum no matter what challenges lie ahead.

A few past clients include: American Banker’s Association, Cardinal Health, ALLOYA, Residential Real Estate Council, JB Hunt, American Family Insurance, Jelly Belly, SETI, US Oncology, Georgia Department of Health

Janine shares 5 life lessons from her cross-country journey to inspire audiences to overcome obstacles, elevate performance, and take bold action on their goals.

Janine takes audiences on a humorous and heartfelt journey across the nation, sharing five life lessons passed down from her strong-willed Italian mother. Her personal story highlights the importance of self-reflection and stepping outside your comfort zone.

Blending humor with wisdom, Janine inspires attendees to think bigger, grow personally and professionally, and give back with intention. The keynote concludes with an interactive “Mountain Toss” activity, where attendees commit to bold action and receive a handout postcard to reinforce their pledge.

Key takeaways:
• If you compromise your values, you ultimately lose
• If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time to clean
• Never let ’em see you sweat
• Check your blind spots
• Don’t just say you care—show you care

A few past clients include: American Banker’s Association, Cardinal Health, ALLOYA, Residential Real Estate Council, JB Hunt, American Family Insurance, Jelly Belly, SETI, US Oncology, Georgia Department of Health

Attendees will leave feeling valued, respected, and reconnected to their purpose — reminded that the vigilance, empathy, and care shown by everyone in and around healthcare are not only noticed but deeply appreciated.

Like many, Janine Stange once promised she’d “give back someday.” A gifted singer, her dream was to tour the world—until her mother’s battle with stage IV breast cancer changed everything. Grappling with loss, Janine launched a mission to sing the National Anthem in all 50 states—raising awareness for those who serve and discovering the strength that comes from living with purpose.

Janine also shares her experience as a caregiver, reflecting on the long days spent by her mother’s side—from chemo to hospice—and the profound impact of every nurse, tech, and aide who crossed their path. Through her 5-step “DROPP Method,” she equips audiences to navigate change with resilience, reconnect with their purpose, and lead with heart.

Attendees will leave feeling valued, respected, and reconnected to their purpose — reminded that their vigilance, empathy, and care are not only noticed, but deeply appreciated.

A few past clients in/around healthcare include: Kansas Hospital Association, Georgia Department of Community Health, Cardinal Health, Ohio State Nurses Convention, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, (SETI), NBT, ANA of NY, Valley Health, NYSANA, US Oncology…

Janine shares powerful lessons inspired by her own experiences and her Italian mother’s wisdom, guiding women to lead with purpose, resilience, and impact. Through practical strategies and an interactive activity, attendees leave motivated to stay true to their values and uplift others.

Janine draws from her own experiences and the wisdom of her strong-willed Italian mother to share valuable life lessons. Key takeaways include: Stay true to your values to maintain your purpose and inspire other women to do the same. Build systems that help you maintain balance during challenging times instead of wasting energy. Prepare for obstacles by confronting fears and doubts head-on, using practical exercises to strengthen resilience. Identify and overcome distractions by partnering with an accountability buddy. Leverage your accomplishments to make a positive impact by uplifting and supporting others. Each attendee will receive a postcard-sized handout featuring the quote, “Do What You Can With What You’ve Got, Where You Are,” which will be incorporated into an interactive group activity called the “Mountain Toss” at the end of the session.

In this energizing keynote, Janine Stange shares entrepreneurial lessons learned from her family’s small-town bagel shop and her mission to sing the National Anthem in all 50 states. Through her 5-step D.R.O.P.P. Method, she equips audiences to navigate uncertainty, lead with purpose, and keep momentum through any challenge.

In today’s fast-changing world, entrepreneurs don’t just need a business plan—they need resilience, clarity, and the ability to adapt on the fly. In this energizing keynote, Janine Stange shares the story of growing up behind the counter of her family’s small-town bagel shop. Watching her parents navigate early mornings, tight margins, employees, and nonstop curveballs, she learned what it takes to build something from the ground up—and keep it going when things get hard. Years later, she brought those same lessons to a bold mission: singing the National Anthem in all 50 states. What started as a personal project grew into a nationwide movement—filled with setbacks, detours, and breakthroughs that reshaped her mindset and mission. Now, Janine shares her 5-step D.R.O.P.P. Method, a practical framework for entrepreneurs and leaders to stay grounded, take smart risks, and maintain momentum through uncertainty. Audiences will learn how to: Reconnect with what makes their mission meaningful Make courageous, clear-eyed decisions in high-stakes moments Remove hidden roadblocks that stall progress Motivate their teams with a vision that inspires buy-in Turn chaos into clarity—and challenges into growth The keynote wraps with the “Mountain Toss” exercise, where attendees identify one bold step forward—and walk away energized and equipped to take it. With humor, humility, and real-world tools, Janine reminds entrepreneurs that even in the messiness of growth, momentum is always a choice.

This session pairs seamlessly with Janine’s keynotes and consistently draws strong interest from attendees—think: standing-room only!

Are you constantly battling procrastination? Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn and apply the D.R.O.P.P. Method. Discover how to untangle constraints linked to fears and empower yourself to take action. Come prepared with something you’re procrastinating on, big or small – and leave with the tools to tackle it head-on!

This interactive workshop helps participants reconnect with their core purpose through the lens of ikigai, guiding them to identify what drives them and create a personalized “Guide to Thrive” for greater clarity, impact, and resilience in their work.

In the midst of your fast-paced career and high-pressure world, it’s easy to lose sight of the deeper purpose that fuels your work. Ikigai—a Japanese concept meaning “reason for being”—offers a powerful lens to reconnect with what drives you, both professionally and personally. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore how aligning your core values with your day-to-day responsibilities can lead to more meaningful client interactions, sharper decision-making, and greater resilience. You’ll engage in reflective exercises to identify five personal “high-value words” that capture your motivations and strengths. By the end, you’ll have created your own ‘Guide to Thrive’—a personal reference that supports clarity, fulfillment, and sustainable performance in a dynamic industry where trust and focus matter most.