Jan Raeder

Wellbeing Educator

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Speaker

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Author

I help individuals and organizations thrive through personalized wellbeing education, transformative speaking, and my M.O.R.E. framework (Meaning, Optimism, Relationships, Engagement). With over 30 years of experience in martial arts, positive psychology, and behavior change, I empower others to lead with purpose, build resilience, and live well.

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Jan Raeder is a compelling and effective speaker who is exceptionally relatable to audiences that include people from every imaginable corner of society.
Marilyn Masson
Professor, Anthropology University at Albany SUNY
As a speaker, Jan is engaging and relatable, connecting with her audience through personal anecdotes and a compassionate approach.
Susan Warzek
Master Instructor | Owner of US Budokai Karate, Clifton Park, NY
Anyone who has the opportunity to hear Jan speak will find her to be a truly valuable asset.
Brendon Woodworth
Client Success & Enablement Leader, Technology Consultant
She has a way of breaking things down and adding a personal touch which helps make it easy to relate to.
Julie Bonanni, O.D.
Always a professional, Jan converses with adults with clear, concise communication getting her point / view across with no misdirection or confusion.
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Principal / Owner - High Peaks Home Inspectional Srvs.LLC

Speaking Topics

  • Wellbeing and the Glass Half Full Approach
In this talk, I share how a simple shift in mindset - from “why me?” to “what now?” - can reduce burnout and build resilience at work. I introduce my M.O.R.E.™ Framework to help teams lead with optimism, purpose, and connection.
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  • 36 Questions to a Stronger Team
In this session, I guide teams through the power of intentional questions to build trust and strengthen connection. Using the 36 Questions method and my M.O.R.E.™ Framework, I help create more engaged and emotionally intelligent workplaces.

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  • Don’t Duck, Don’t Flinch
In this bold and energizing keynote, I show leaders how to stop taking things personally and start reclaiming their power. Drawing from my M.O.R.E.™ Framework and 10,000 rounds in the dojo, I teach the mindset and tools to stay grounded under pressure, handle feedback like a pro, and lead with clarity, not reactivity.

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The latest book from Speaker & Author, Jan Raeder

"Strive for M.O.R.E" by Jan Raeder, the Self-Care Sensei, is a transformative guide to personal well-being in the post-2020 world. Raeder draws on over three decades of experience to provide insights and evidence-based exercises for readers seeking positive change. 

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