Jean Sharon Abbott

Jean Sharon Abbott

Keynote Speaker: Author of "Misdiagnosed: My Thirty Year Struggle with a Debilitating Disorder I Never Had"

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Jean Sharon Abbott Biography

Jean  was misdiagnosed as a young child with a form of Cerebral Palsy. After 33 years of countless doctor’s visits, medical procedures, unnecessary medications and surgeries, she was correctly diagnosed with Dopa Responsive Dystonia (DRD) and given a new life!

Jean has been featured on the Today Show, Good Housekeeping and the UK’s Daily Mail, changing the lives of others with her journey from Wheels to Heels. It’s no surprise that she has been awarded Distinguished Alumni of the Year, 2021 from her Alma Mater, Winona State University; as well as Chapter Member of the Year 2022 by the National Speakers Association, Minnesota Chapter.

As a mother of three children, Jean enjoys all the adventures of her new life, but wouldn't change the journey that brought her to where she is today. Her positive attitude is highly contagious as she inspires, empowers and motivates others to appreciate the little things in life.

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Jean Sharon Abbott Speaking Topics

Wheels to Heels: A Positive Purpose

Jean shares her journey of misdiagnosis and how her sense of purpose along with a positive attitude enabled her to survive three decades of unnecessary medical treatments. She is sure to inspire and motivate you to live a more positive life!

Upon request, this presentation can be faith based.

Key Takeaways:

  • Finding your support systems and understanding you can't always do it alone
  • Practical ideas for training your brain to think more positively: acceptance, turning a negative attitude into gratitude, appreciating the little things in life
  • Finding your passion in life, and living it

Medical

The Diagnostic Process: The Patients Perspective

​As an expert patient, Jean shares the long and winding road to receiving her correct diagnosis. Present and future medical professionals will be inspired and motivated to change the lives of patients in need.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of dialog between the provider and patient when determining a diagnosis
  • Understanding the need to listen to the patients needs through stories and feedback and how the provider can respond appropriately.
  • Practical ideas for training your brain to think more positively in stressful situations

Misdiagnosed: Be the Person You Are Meant to Be

Aren’t we all misdiagnosed or misunderstood in one way or another? It is human nature to judge others based on first impressions; intelligent, athletic, driven, lazy, rich, poor? Jean was misdiagnosed and misunderstood most of her life by peers, co-workers, and complete strangers by the way she looked on the outside. Jean will share with you how she overcame being critiqued by others to become a strong, independent and successful woman. You will be empowered to take charge of your life and focus on the good in others.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the importance of empathy as we come in contact with friends, family and acquaintances
  • Learn how to avoid diagnosing others based on first impressions
  • Practical ideas for training your brain to think more positively: acceptance, turning a negative attitude into gratitude, appreciating the little things in life
  • Learn how to embrace your authentic self by focusing on your strengths

Jean Sharon Abbott Videos

Face Your Fears, Discover Your Passion

How do I book Jean Sharon Abbott to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jean Sharon Abbott for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jean Sharon Abbott, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jean Sharon Abbott or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Jean Sharon Abbott for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Jean Sharon Abbott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jean Sharon Abbott are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jean Sharon Abbott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Jean Sharon Abbott speak about?

Jean Sharon Abbott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author and Inspirational.

Where does Jean Sharon Abbott travel from?

Jean Sharon Abbott generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jean Sharon Abbott?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jean Sharon Abbott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jean Sharon Abbott for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jean Sharon Abbott or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Jean Sharon Abbott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jean Sharon Abbott for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jean Sharon Abbott generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alyson Van Hooser, Shannon Miller and Tori Shaw. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jean Sharon Abbott for an upcoming event.

Jean Sharon Abbott Speaking Topics

  • Wheels to Heels: A Positive Purpose

    Jean shares her journey of misdiagnosis and how her sense of purpose along with a positive attitude enabled her to survive three decades of unnecessary medical treatments. She is sure to inspire and motivate you to live a more positive life!

    Upon request, this presentation can be faith based.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Finding your support systems and understanding you can't always do it alone
    • Practical ideas for training your brain to think more positively: acceptance, turning a negative attitude into gratitude, appreciating the little things in life
    • Finding your passion in life, and living it

  • Medical

    The Diagnostic Process: The Patients Perspective

    ​As an expert patient, Jean shares the long and winding road to receiving her correct diagnosis. Present and future medical professionals will be inspired and motivated to change the lives of patients in need.

    Key Takeaways:

    • The importance of dialog between the provider and patient when determining a diagnosis
    • Understanding the need to listen to the patients needs through stories and feedback and how the provider can respond appropriately.
    • Practical ideas for training your brain to think more positively in stressful situations

  • Misdiagnosed: Be the Person You Are Meant to Be

    Aren’t we all misdiagnosed or misunderstood in one way or another? It is human nature to judge others based on first impressions; intelligent, athletic, driven, lazy, rich, poor? Jean was misdiagnosed and misunderstood most of her life by peers, co-workers, and complete strangers by the way she looked on the outside. Jean will share with you how she overcame being critiqued by others to become a strong, independent and successful woman. You will be empowered to take charge of your life and focus on the good in others.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Understanding the importance of empathy as we come in contact with friends, family and acquaintances
    • Learn how to avoid diagnosing others based on first impressions
    • Practical ideas for training your brain to think more positively: acceptance, turning a negative attitude into gratitude, appreciating the little things in life
    • Learn how to embrace your authentic self by focusing on your strengths

Jean Sharon Abbott Videos

Face Your Fears, Discover Your Passion
  • How do I book Jean Sharon Abbott to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jean Sharon Abbott for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jean Sharon Abbott, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jean Sharon Abbott or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jean Sharon Abbott for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jean Sharon Abbott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jean Sharon Abbott are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jean Sharon Abbott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jean Sharon Abbott speak about?

    Jean Sharon Abbott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author and Inspirational.
  • Where does Jean Sharon Abbott travel from?

    Jean Sharon Abbott generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jean Sharon Abbott?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jean Sharon Abbott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jean Sharon Abbott for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jean Sharon Abbott or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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