Professional Excellence Coach

Joan’s corporate background, combined with her experience as a professional excellence coach, course developer, author and speaker, brings actionable techniques and tools to the table.  She inspires with her upbeat attitude while teaching her empowering principles of Star Achievement. Joan masterfully meshes her program with your culture. 

“Joan Burge has honed her talent for tailoring her program to incorporate her teachings with relevant company objectives,” says Humana Chief Human Resource Officer, Bonnie Hathcock”

Offering over 20 topics in the four areas of Star Achievement, some of Joan’s most requested titles include:

Riding the Wave of Change -- Business and personal environments can change rapidly.  Rather than reacting with fear, doubt or resistance, wouldn't you love to welcome it with open arms?  Joan Burge will show you how invigorating change can be! Her “ten strategies for thriving on change” will leave you happily stretching outside your comfort zone.

Success is 90% Attitude -- Since challenges, obstacles, and paths to success are similar for all people, why do some succeed where others fail?  Joan Burge explains how tremendously our attitudes impact our business success and personal relationships.  She’ll give you real tools to take control while thinking your way to star performance.

From Chaos to Control -- We all have the same number of hours in a day.  Why do some people easily accomplish so much while others struggle through a seemingly simple schedule?  Joan Burge helps you identify internal and external factors affecting how you use time.  She’ll also help you to establish and stick with your priorities.

Self Management vs. Stress Management -- While most tout stress management techniques, Joan Burge says self management is the most profound and effective way to reduce stress.  Joan Burge shows you how to recognize your unique stressors, gives you 15 proven self management techniques and teaches you to change the level of stress you feel.  When you learn to self manage, life looks different!

Juggling Work, Home and Your Personal Life -- An increasingly popular topic, Joan confidently asserts that it is possible to remain healthy while juggling life’s demands.  Joan Burge shows you how to keep all the aspects of your life operating smoothly while staying focused on the present.  Joan Burge calls it Life Management!

High Touch/Low Tech Bridge Building -- Establishing rapport is critical to attaining successful business and personal relationships.  While everyone must competently use today’s information technology tools, too many of us are ignoring the proven importance and effectiveness of interpersonal communication skills.  Joan Burge provides communications strategies that work and ensure success.

What people Are Saying

“Participants rated the workshop at the highest level...praised as ‘the best’ they’ve had, and have requested more in the future.”
-- US AIR

“Joan easily established rapport with our audiences and demonstrated her knowledge in a manner that made it easy for participants to learn.  Her presentation skills are outstanding.” 
-- Marriott International

“The program was an attention -grabber from the start and held that interest throughout the presentation.  Oasis Chapter was fortunate to have such an energetic and powerful keynote address for our most important event of the year.” -- International Association of Administrative Professionals

“As a presenter she ‘shines’ above the average... a role model of success to participants.” 
-- Rockwell Collins

Stellar Achievements

* Developed nationally-acclaimed Star Achievement Series® training program, utilized in major organizations nationwide.
* Featured in more than 45 trade, business, and newspaper publications including USA Today, Metropolitan Woman,      Professional Speaker, and The Real Estate Professional.
* Frequent TV guest and topic expert on Success Stories Without a College Degree and The Wisdom of Women.
* ASTD Outstanding Forum Issues & Trends Report recognition.
* Author of Juggling Work, Home & Your Personal Life audio program, Monday e-Motivators, and Office Life newsletter.
* Author of A Survival Guide for Novice Entrepreneurs, and The Survival Guide for Administrative Assistants.
* Co-author of Real World Communication Strategies that Work