When I Enter the Room, It Changes.

From keynote stages to corporate retreats, I deliver experiences that leave leaders with a different relationship to themselves and their work. Not theory. Not a list of tips. A shift.

Audience Reflections

Janet Phipps spoke at the Fearless Women Summit Twin Cities. From word one the room got quiet. Not from a loud voice, on the contrary, her calm confidence, moving words, compassionate presence made us all stop and pay attention. I was awakened by her wisdom and clear message to be in alignment with and the integration of our truth in life and work. Being honest. Being our best. The crowd roared in applause.
— Michelle Hoff

Signature Topics

I create interactive experiences that invite reflection, learning, and meaningful action.

Each talk blends presence, mindset, and practical insight to help audiences connect with what matters most.

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The Strategic Pause

Decision-Making Under Pressure

In a world that rewards speed, the most powerful move is to pause.

This interactive session helps participants regulate their nervous system, reset their focus, and respond with intention instead of reactivity.

Participants experience:

  • Simple practices to slow down in real time

  • Awareness of internal signals before reacting

  • Tools to shift from overwhelm to clarity

  • Space to reconnect with what truly matters

  • A grounded approach to intentional action

Each pause becomes an opportunity to choose differently. With clarity, resilience, and presence.

This is not about stopping. It is about leading from a more centered place.

Ideal for retreats, conferences, and teams navigating pressure or change.

Emotional Intelligence in Action

Unlocking Clarity, Presence, and Purpose

Emotional intelligence is not a concept. It is a practice.

In this keynote, I guide leaders and professionals through the real work of emotional intelligence in everyday moments. Not in theory, but in how they think, respond, and lead under pressure.

Participants learn to:

  • Recognize emotional patterns as they are happening

  • Pause and shift from reaction to intentional response

  • Strengthen self-awareness and self-management

  • Navigate relationships with clarity and confidence

  • Align decisions with purpose instead of pressure

This experience is both grounding and practical. It changes how people think, communicate, and lead.

The result is not just awareness. It is the ability to apply emotional intelligence when it matters most.

Designed for leaders, teams, and organizations ready to elevate how they think, lead, and relate.

Each talk includes reflection and guided integration to deepen awareness.

Retreat Collaboration

Creating transformative spaces for reflection, growth, and renewal.

Whether you’re leading a wellness retreat, professional development event, or leadership intensive, I partner with facilitators and organizations to design immersive experiences that awaken clarity, presence, and purpose. Together, we weave mindset tools, reflection, and guided experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Each collaboration begins with curiosity. What transformation do you envision for your group?

Possible Collaborations

• Guided Hypnosis and Mindset Deepening

• Reflective Pause or Purpose Workshop

• Leadership Renewal and Reconnection Sessions

• Integrative Debriefs and Mindfulness Practices

Let’s Co-Create Something Meaningful

If you’re envisioning a retreat that blends calm, clarity, and transformation, let’s start a conversation.

EVENTS & APPEARANCES

Bringing clarity, presence, and purpose to the stage and beyond.

Engagements and collaborative experiences that inspire transformation and meaningful growth.

Recent Highlights

Press Pause Retreat

Spooner, WI

A multi-day restorative experience blending reflection, mindfulness, and guided work.

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The Power of the Pause

Minneapolis, MN

An interactive keynote inviting women to reconnect with their inner compass and create change from within.

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Evolve 2026

Eau Claire, WI | 2026

A women’s learning and development retreat supporting personal and professional growth through clarity, presence, and intentional evolution.

10 Soft Skills Workshop

Roseville, MN

A one-day interactive experience focused on strengthening leadership, communication, and self-awareness skills.

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Let’s Create an Experience Together

Whether you’re planning a retreat, summit, or leadership event,

I collaborate with hosts and organizations to design sessions that awaken clarity, presence, and purpose.