Janet Eckles

Janet Eckles

BS, Business Administration

FL, US

Gain practical insights and actionable strategies through my transformative keynote on resilience, empowering you to thrive through challenges, fostering long-term personal and professional success.

For over 30 years, Janet has built a remarkable career in the language interpretation industry, proving that resilience is the key to overcoming even the most challenging obstacles. As a Master Interpreter, Senior Language Specialist, and trainer, Janet's achievements are a testament to the power of determination and perseverance.


Despite facing the profound challenge of physical blindness, Janet never allowed adversity to define or limit her potential. Instead, it fueled a passion for excellence, pushing beyond boundaries to rise to the top of a highly demanding profession. Through grit, focus, and an unwavering belief in her abilities, Janet not only excelled in her field but became an inspiring figure as an author of five books and the president of JC Empowerment, helping others see beyond their own limitations.


Today, through her 500 keynotes across the U.S. and in nine countries, she has become a sought-after motivational speaker on resilience. Janet brings a powerful message to business professionals and organizations: resilience is not just about surviving adversity—it's about thriving in the face of it. With the unique perspective of overcoming blindness and tragedy, Janet empowers audiences to embrace their challenges, adapt with courage, and with mental toughness, turn setbacks into stepping stones for success.


Whether you’re looking to motivate your team, inspire leaders, or cultivate a culture of perseverance, Janet delivers a compelling, personal, and transformative message that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impact.


Born in Bolivia, she engages her audiences with her Latina flair, unexpected humor, applicable insights, and proven strategies to apply today.


When not traveling to speak or writing books, Janet is creating cooking videos with inspiration from her home in Florida where she and her husband delight in their children and grandchildren.

For over 30 years, Janet has built a remarkable career in the language interpretation industry, proving that resilience is the key to overcoming even the most challenging obstacles. As a Master Interpreter, Senior Language Specialist, and trainer, Janet's achievements are a testament to the power of determination and perseverance.


Despite facing the profound challenge of physical blindness, Janet never allowed adversity to define or limit her potential. Instead, it fueled a passion for excellence, pushing beyond boundaries to rise to the top of a highly demanding profession. Through grit, focus, and an unwavering belief in her abilities, Janet not only excelled in her field but became an inspiring figure as an author of five books and the president of JC Empowerment, helping others see beyond their own limitations.


Today, through her 500 keynotes across the U.S. and in nine countries, she has become a sought-after motivational speaker on resilience. Janet brings a powerful message to business professionals and organizations: resilience is not just about surviving adversity—it's about thriving in the face of it. With the unique perspective of overcoming blindness and tragedy, Janet empowers audiences to embrace their challenges, adapt with courage, and with mental toughness, turn setbacks into stepping stones for success.


Whether you’re looking to motivate your team, inspire leaders, or cultivate a culture of perseverance, Janet delivers a compelling, personal, and transformative message that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impact.


Born in Bolivia, she engages her audiences with her Latina flair, unexpected humor, applicable insights, and proven strategies to apply today.


When not traveling to speak or writing books, Janet is creating cooking videos with inspiration from her home in Florida where she and her husband delight in their children and grandchildren.

Seeing is Believing: A Blind Speaker’s Proven Strategies to Everyday Resilience

In this keynote, Janet delivers a powerful and transforming message to address today’s climate of turmoil and uncertainty. Through her unique success despite total blindness, she draws four principles from her five books to show how to see beyond obstacles, look beyond adversity, and see a clearer path to success with deeper meaning and purpose.

Through real-life stories, unexpected humor, and applicable insights, attendees discover the path to cultivate their own resilience. Their...

DisabilityResilienceEntertainment-basedEducational / Informative

The World Belongs to the Resilient

Adversity is inevitable, but its effects are optional. In view of the current negativity and dark environment, Janet brings a fresh perspective to rise above personal and professional adversity. She demonstrates how to master and turn the art of resilience into the power that conquers opposition and transforms business professionals into passionate, emotionally healthy, and stronger leaders with increased productivity. Ideal to start your event with a fresh perspective, renewing and...

AdversityEntertainment-basedEducational / Informative

Limitations Cannot Be Excuses

Janet earned the label of Excuse Eraser because of her tenacity to remove excuses and develop strength to soar higher. Her illustrations stir emotion, challenge the mind, and reveal fresh ways to turn limitations to determination. Perfect to empower and infuse an I-can-do-this mindset.


Learning Objectives:

  1. Three ways to turn your weaknesses to strengths.
  2. Three ways to move beyond impossibilities.
  3. The secret to...
ResilienceEntertainment-basedEducational / Informative

Is Your Office Fear Proof?

With no physical sight, Janet imparts powerful insights to remove fear, stress, and anxiety. She empowers business professionals to defeat the giants of negative emotions with the weapons of wisdom, courage, and a sense of humor. Ideal to uplift and inspire attendees facing high-stressed challenges.


Learning Objectives:

  1. Three negative emotions that need to be conquered.
  2. Four possibilities disguised as negative...
AdversityEntertainment-basedEducational / Informative