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Jo Lichten

Dr. Jo Lichten, PHD, RDN, CSP

Inspiring busy people to be healthy, sane, and productive. Seasoned health professional and speaker, Dr. Jo transforms audiences with her energy, stories, humor, and real-life solutions.

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  • Life Balance
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  • Stress
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    Looking for a dynamite, energetic presenter to inspire your group to stay healthy, sane, and productive? Look no further. Dr. Jo® will have your group laughing and learning at the same time. She blends her deep knowledge of the science with unique stories and thought-provoking exercises to help busy people go beyond just knowing. Sure, “knowledge is power” but, as we all know, it’s not enough to bring about lasting change. 

    About Dr. Jo®

    Dr. Jo Lichten, PhD, RDN, CSP is a fuel efficiency expert…for people. She shows individuals and organizations how to fuel high performance without risking burnout.

    In the overcrowded wellness field, Dr. Jo® is a voice of reason blending the science with a healthy dose of reality!

    Through keynotes, breakouts and workshops, Dr. Jo’s fast-paced, interactive style provides motivation and realistic strategies for improving workplace performance and achieving life balance.

    With her doctorate in Adult Education from Texas A&M University, focusing on the area of change management, Dr. Jo is a skilled communicator who connects with audiences and delivers a message that resonates across job titles and industries.

    Jo earned the highly sought after Certified Speaking Professional designation – a title held by less than 12% of all speaking professionals worldwide.

    As an accredited health professional, she has experience working with healthcare, higher education, and corporate clients in many industries including The Advisory Board, Janney, ExxonMobil, Gallo Wine, and the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses.

    Jo also spent seven years working with Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute – coaching C-suite executives on how to boost energy and performance while avoiding burnout.

    She has presented more than 1000 programs to clients across North America and abroad. Her audiences often consist of professionals who have achieved great success in their career – at the expense of their health and personal life.

    Dr. Jo is the author of six books including REBOOT – how to power up your energy, focus, and productivityAlong with writing hundreds of magazine articles, Jo has also appeared on more than 300 TV and radio shows including CNN and Fox.

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    Each year companies experience over $500 billion in lost productivity due to missed work, diminished performance, increased medical costs, accidents, and errors. And it’s completely preventable.

    Unlike most training, technology, and tools, REBOOT addresses the root cause – the invisible human factors that drive change at its source. We know about the importance of fueling our cars and buildings, REBOOT is about what fuels the human body – physically, mentally, and emotionally.

    Reboot offers real-life, scientifically based solutions that ignite company leaders to initiate, model, and encourage proven strategies for mastering productivity and peak performance through rising demands – without risking burnout.

    After this program, participants will be able to:

    – explain the source of human energy required for physical, emotional, and mental work

    – evaluate current workplace environment for opportunities to assist people to re-energize for rising demands

    – share case studies of companies that have successfully instituted these practices

    Keynote OR Breakout | Audience Participation | Educational | Humorous | Inspirational

    Whether it’s business or pleasure that takes you on the road, travel can zap your energy. Dr. Jo®, author of How to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road, shares quick and easy tips for alleviating weight gain and the worn out feeling of travel. Her unusual stories come from her in-depth interviews with nearly 70 business traveling executives – and from her own experience. In this fast-paced program, Dr. Jo® will cover how to:

    • Eat healthy in any restaurant…even fast food!
    • Get a good night’s sleep anywhere
    • Minimize jet lag 
    • Creatively fit in fitness – even without a gym
    • Manage the stress that exhausts us

    Keynote OR Breakout | Educational | Humorous

    Feeling overworked, overwhelmed, and exhausted? You don’t need another productivity tool or better time management, address the issues at their source with a science-backed REBOOT.

    Energy drives everything – focus, motivation, and performance. When people learn how to generate more energy in our human “machine”, they become more productive without feeling completely exhausted.

    In this fast-paced, interactive quiz-show format, Dr. Jo uses scientific research from her review of over 1000 medical studies to offer real-life solutions that ignite professionals to initiate and model proven strategies for mastering peak performance without risking burnout.

    After the program attendees will be able to:

    ·        Articulate how the body and brain generate the energy needed to function at a high level for long periods of time

    ·        Demonstrate practical strategies to sustain concentration, focus, and stamina in order to improve productivity and prevent burnout

    ·        Spark change within their work environment 

    Keynote OR Breakout | Audience Participation | Educational | Inspirational

    Are you feeling crushed under the pressure of too much to do and not enough time? Join Dr. Jo® as we discover, develop, and practice strategies for managing your stress and feeling more balanced. We’ll focus on:

    • Identifying the true stressors in your life – trust me, it’s rarely what you think
    • Evaluating your own personal priorities using a self-engaging question
    • A plan to help you stay focused at work and forget it when you’re home
    • Practicing strategies designed to help you manage your stress better – so you can find something that works for you!

    Keynote OR Breakout | Audience Participation | Educational | Humorous | Inspirational

    Feeling frazzled and fatigued? It’s no wonder! The average American woman is working full time both at work and at home. If you’re looking for more energy and enthusiasm, Dr. Jo® can help. This fun, funny, and motivational program will make you feel more relaxed, more in control, and ready to make some simple “no big deal” changes that will make a big difference in your life. Find out how to:

    • Get back to a healthy weight without having to succumb to another “diet” or join a gym
    • Cope with those aggravating “little things” that cause so much of our mental and physical distress
    • Find needed time for yourself
    • Feel more energized throughout the day with just a few simple changes
  • Testimonials
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    “Dr. Jo is an energetic, dynamic speaker who really knows what she is talking about. As I was watching and listening to her speak at a recent SHRM conference, the depth of her knowledge on healthy living, and the engaging way in which she presented it was fascinating. Who would have thought that I could get excited listening to someone talk about getting fit and staying healthy? If anybody can hold your attention and get her point across in a way that's relevant, entertaining, educational, and memorable -- all at the same time -- it's Dr. Jo! Listen to her and she will help get you healthy and put a smile on your face while she's doing it. I very highly recommend Dr. Jo Lichten.”

    North Carolina Health & Human Services Dr. Joe P.
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    “Dr. Jo did such a great job presenting at the TeamWomen Leadership Conference! Her style, humor and expert knowledge was on point! I recommend Dr. Jo to be a speaker, live or virtual, at your next event.”

    Team Women MN Pam B.
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    “Dr. Jo’s presentation was engaging… resulted in conference participant attendees rating her with a mean of 3.95 on a 4-point scale.”

    Florida Occupational Health Conference
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    “Dr. Jo® was the perfect closing keynote for our recent conference. Her energized personality and practical tips kept everyone focused and attentive.”

    Janney
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    “Dr. Jo was a fabulous addition to our wellness experience event. She went above and beyond - from customizing her presentation, to securing in-kind snack sponsors. I would absolutely recommend her as a speaker for future clients.”

    International Hotel Group
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    “It was very productive, from start to finish, working with Dr. Jo Lichten as a plenary speaker for the statewide conference for California WIC staff. She very cleverly delivered key messages and action steps, applicable for staff at any level, that will support their ability to manage stress and fear in adapting to change. We highly recommend engaging with Dr. Jo.”

    California WIC
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    “What a fantastic presentation! That was one of the best CE sessions that I've ever seen. It is an absolute pleasure working with you. You are a PRO!”

    Great Valley Publishing
Dr. Jo’s presentation was engaging… resulted in conference participant attendees rating her with a mean of 3.95 on a 4-point scale.
Florida Occupational Health Conference