Want positive, lasting results? Or just want to laugh? Jean Bailey Robor that 'Big But' humorous speaker delivers! When you want an energized, engaging speaker with a remarkable signature story, Jean will customize her presentation to your audience, delivering it in her down-to-earth Southern style. She speaks to corporate audiences, civic, educational, charitable and church organizations. In addition to delivering down-right funny, she is an expert on topics of leadership and effective communication, focusing on personal and professional development while using interactive programs and content with specific challenges and unique learning outcomes, adding passion and value to your event.
Jean Bailey did a very good job. The annual meeting of the board of director's was a bit of a dry audience. it always hard to follow a heavy meal as well.
Response from Jean Bailey Robor:
My pleasure!
As the junior partner in our two women show, I didn't know what to expect when we got on stage and our mics weren't working. Lucky for me, I was working with a pro. You handled it seamlessly and reinspired my confidence. It was my first event and I so enjoyed it that I decided to follow in your footsteps, and become a speaker myself. Thanks for paving the way, you amazing woman, you!
Response from Jean Bailey Robor:
Thank you for your kind words. It was my pleasure to speak alongside you. Hope we can do that again!
I have seen Jean at a Toastmasters Conference for the state of North Carolina. Speakers are selected for their expertise and delivery techniques. You have to be great to be selected to deliver presentaions to a crowd of speakers. Jean focuses on helping the audience learn what she has learned and make it simple for everyone to understand. She applies real life experience that the audience relates easily. She makes the audience feel empowered and inspired! In the end she challenges us to be great!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 15 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
Be inspired and motivated through the use of original material including humor. A call to action plus unique learning outcomes accompany each presentation. Most requested presentations:
-No 'Buts' About It: Successful Speaking in Six Simple Steps- In 6 steps, Jean will help you ramp up your communication skills to provide you with the tools to facilitate meetings, give demonstrations and present presentations effectively. Engage your audience of 1 or 1000 and make your speech / sales pitch memorable.
-No 'Buts' About It: Growing Your Leadership Skills from Good to Great- Jean helps you identify your current leadership skills and uncover your hidden talents to realize success. You'll find ways to grow into YOUR authentic professional leadership style.
-No 'Buts' About It: Kicked Out of Your Comfort Zone (Embracing Change)- Change happens. It's as inevitable as death and taxes. That's why the sooner an individual or a team learns how to embrace change, not just accept it, they can move through it successfully. When change doesn't make sense, it feels like you've been kicked out of your comfort zone. Find out how you and your team can work together through change.
-Do YOU Have a Big 'But'? - In this motivational presentation, Jean shares personal stories of women who overcame challenges (big 'buts') to realize their dreams. Find out how you can get past what's holding you back from success.
-Finding the Funny- Learn how humor can de-stress your life.
- Stand Up Comedy
Jean Bailey Robor, DTM is an award-winning professional speaker and author. She uses her life experiences and knowledge to inspire, motivate and educate your audience. Her goal is to help others improve their personal and professional well-being.
When you hire Jean, you'll hire a speaker that works with you to deliver not just a presentation but an experience your audience won't soon forget. Working closely together, she'll customize her presentation for your organization, finding out what your needs are and meeting those needs. She'll provide her requirements upfront, such as audio/visual equipment, travel, accommodations and will show up early and stay late at your event. She guarantees her presentation never goes overtime and is respectful of other speakers on your agenda. When hiring Jean, you can rest assured she will give 110% to you and your audience. If you've ever been disappointed by the commitment level or reliability of anyone you've hired, you know the value of having a credible speaker you can count on. Jean Bailey Robor will not disappoint.
Born in North Carolina, Jean has over 30 years experience in writing and 15 years speaking. She writes regularly for magazines from North Carolina to New Orleans, has ghostwritten for clients from the United States to the United Kingdom, has published three books and contributed to two: "Heart of a Toastmaster" and "My Dirty Little Secret Before Success." She writes two blogs, Celebrate Life! and The Champion's Connection Network. She has been a guest on The JoyStream TV and hosted the radio show, Celebrate Life!
In her most requested book, "She Has A Big ‘But’! Get Past Your Excuses & Realize Your Dreams," she shares 15 stories of women from diverse backgrounds who chose to overcome their big ‘buts’ (their excuses to fail) and found success. Jean's speaking topics incorporate the theme of getting past circumstances and excuses and finding joy, inner peace and success, personally and professionally. She brings a message of hope to organizations and individuals around the country.
In 2009, Jean won first place in the Alamance Reads writing contest with her short story, Warm Springs. In 2011 she was nominated as a Top Ten Business Woman in the American Business Women’s Association. As a speaker, Jean has achieved the highest designation in Toastmasters International, the DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster), was awarded the Helen Yandle Award and is the 2010 District 37 Evaluation Champion.
In 2020, Jean wrote her first children's book, "The Angry Tiger," and more books in the series are in the works.
In speaking to civic, church, charitable and business organizations, her specialty is motivation and inspiration with a splash of humor. Part of Jean's uniqueness is that she will come early and stay late to mingle with your audience members and create a connection that lasts during and after your event. Jean has also performed her comedy on stage at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte, NC and incorporates clean humor to engage at a deeper level with your audience.
Jean lives in Burlington, NC with her favorite furry friend, Maxie, and a few humans.
Jean can keep your audience actively engaged and leave them with immediately useable concepts to live better personal and professional lives, starting now. Don't see the presentation you're looking for? No problem. For instance, Jean adapted her Growing Your Leadership Skills from Good to Great to a Mission I'm Possible presentation for a Girl Scout Retreat. When you hire Jean, you'll get a customized presentation. Every. Single. Time. Ask Jean what she can do for you!
In larger venues, prefer dim lighting in the audience, brighter lighting onstage. Would like a video of the presentation, when applicable, to use for personal viewing and/or promotions.
| August 17, 2022 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Corporate Event |
| November 19, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| November 18, 2017 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| November 23, 2013 • 10:00am - 4:00pm | Workshop |
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Professional speakers who have influenced me: Jeanne Robertson, Craig Valentine, Tony Robbins, Bryant Pergerson, Bill Engvall, Joel Osteen, Jean Sturgill, Angel Guerrero, Bill Cosby, Christine Cashen, Darren LaCroix
Pre-program questionnaire filled out and returned 4 weeks prior to event
Hand held mic or lavalier mic
Projector, screen (when applicable)
Table for product sales (when applicable)
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