"Thank you for your time, energy, and ideas. I can read books on theory, concepts and models forever. You got right to the heart of HOW to start the happening of Change."
"You out-classed your competitors with your inter-personal skills and your listening to our needs."
"Marvelous presentation style...down to earth information presented with humor. A phenomenal perspective, both practical and inspiring."
"You have a great talent for energizing people, giving them a sense of who they are and finding what will bring back the twinkle in their eyes. You have the experience, insight and empathy that sets you apart from the crowd, making you a top professional in your field."
"She is a superb educator, an open, honest, thinking and available professional. Her knowledge of the many and complex issues surrounding job loss is unparalleled. Her expertise in the techniques of job development makes her a source of life-blood for those of us who find ourselves out of work, or for those of us who think age prevents our leaving a miserable situation."
"Jean has studied and pondered the age-factor in career development but she has also mastered the psychology for helping others to deal with the natural highs and lows buffeting us on this unemployment roller coaster. She is a caring and compassionate human being, and she brings intensity and enthusiasm, fuel that serves as a powerful source of motivation."
"I have heard Dr. Walker speak countless times on all kinds of subjects. She is a natural teacher/entertainer, able to make complex subjects both interesting and fun for the participants. No matter how large the audience, she is a master at establishing rapport and eliciting interaction."
"The challenges she steps us through in her process deal with the way we can assemble our strengths to become a total, really powerful force."
"Jean's management style is guided by vision, understanding, and an uncompromising sense of what will be best for the organization and its people. Working with her provides one with the unique experience of seeing principled management philosophy in action."
"You've given us all new confidence."
Dr. Walker is pleased to bring a wealth of experience gained in over 20 years of experience in Career Counseling, Marketing, Management, Education, and Entrepreneurship to the writing of The Age Advantage. Combined with B.S., M.A., and Ed.D. degrees from Montana State University, University of Colorado, and California Coast University, respectively, Dr. Walker brings together the best of an academic background and real-life professional experience working with thousands of people in career transition, the majority of whom are mid-life.
She is a Career Management Fellow, accredited by the International Association of Career Management Professionals (IACMP) and the Association of Outplacement Firms International (AOCFI), the first in Oregon.