JAY W. FOREMAN
Author, Professional Storyteller
“That’s what storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again and again.”
– Walt Disney
JAY W. FOREMAN
Jay Foreman is an award-winning author, a John Maxwell-certified trainer, speaker, and professional corporate storyteller. If you are looking for someone to emcee or keynote your next event or you’re searching for someone to facilitate a course for your organization in leadership development or creative communication, look no further. Jay excels in each of these fields and has a proven track record to show for it.
Jay Foreman recently earned his certification as an expert Coach and Facilitator from The Center for Respectful Leadership.
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The Adventures of Mulberry Manor Book 1: The Beginning of the End
When Jade and Teddy’s father leaves to search for their mother, they are dropped off in a suburb outside of nowhere, at a mansion called Mulberry Manor, being watched after by eclectic family friends they have never met. It doesn’t take long for them to realize there is much more to this mansion and this town than meets the eye. Lines between fiction and reality and the natural and supernatural become blurred as the brother and sister quickly realize they are in grave danger. And while there are some in the town that are there to protect them, there may be more that want to destroy them. With the help of new (and possibly other-worldly) allies, Jade and Teddy need to solve the mystery of Mulberry Manor before it is too late.
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The Lost Disc
My latest obsession is disc golf. I discovered it a few months ago and cannot get enough of it. Am I good at it? Absolutely not. Do I enjoy it? Immensely! I enjoy getting outdoors and breathing in the fresh air. I like exploring new courses. But what I really love about disc golf…are the actual discs. There are so [...]
“The Winchester Group’s business is focused around providing quality insurance products and excellent service to our customers. We are constantly expanding our knowledge in the insurance industry and we are extremely interested in learning more about customer service. Recently, we were honored to have Jay Foreman speak at our staff meeting on the topic of customer service. His ability to share real-life experiences proved to be refreshing and fun. He was able to communicate the importance of responding to a customer’s needs in a timely manner and developing (or deepening) personal relationships, while adding humor. His experiences are memorable and will remind us of the valuable aspects concerning customer service. It was a great start to our day!”
“Jay was kind enough to accept my request to be our speaker for the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, Power Punch @ Lunch in June 2012. Jay started out with how he is used to following in BIG footsteps of others, not filling them, just following. That’s Jay’s humor as he was recognizing the leaders within the region’s community that previously spoke at this event. He intertwined his life experiences with three points of topics, Pride & Preparation, Blue Print vs. Game Plan for Life and Business, and Community Caring. He hit the mark as he was relative, motivational, inspirational, and entertaining. Thanks Jay for delivering such a positive message in a way we could all enjoy!”
“Jay Foreman has performed as MC of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s Greater Good Awards event for the last several years. This is the Chamber’s highest profile event and attracts many of the area’s most influential decision makers and business leaders. Jay has always represented the Chamber in an extremely professional manner while performing his duties as MC with the upmost integrity. He is always well prepared, detail oriented and works closely with us to make sure the program runs smoothly and flawlessly. We value his input and consider him a true partner in the event. Jay is able to adapt the script to his own tastefully humorous style and always makes us look good and feel proud! Not to mention he’s a heck of a funny guy! Jay is one of a kind! Thank you, Jay!”
“Jay brings the thunder as an emcee! His facility in quickly capturing the engagement of the crowd propels any event’s energy. His personalized introductions of multiple speakers in one event, AND impromptu highlights from each, delivered insight, humor, and excitement to every participant! Would be honored for Jay to deliver his distinctive, relatable, and professional style at any of our future events!”
“On December 6, 2013, Jay spoke to Apple Valley Reading Council members, teachers in the Winchester area, and their families. He shared strategies for motivating children to read and write and the importance of persistence. We loved his subtle humor, as he referred to his own reading experiences as a child. The audience quickly connected with him, as we became captivated by his personal stories, such as his premature daughter in the NICU and how he read to her, and his accounts of various rejection letters from publishers. We found Jay extremely personable, easy to relate to, and children of all ages can understand his message. Jay was so enjoyable…I don’t think we even realized professional development was taking place. What a great way to spend an evening with colleagues, learning from a local celebrity!”
“Jay hits it out of the park every time with his engaging training. I love how he connects and brings the training to life.”
“Jay was the featured speaker for our annual Ladies’ Horticultural Society’s Auxiliary Luncheon in conjunction with the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, VA. I know Jay personally, so I knew his talk would be comical but serious, as well as enthusiastic… that’s just who he is. The audience was largely middle-aged to older ladies and Jay was very well received. He paralleled the growing of fruit (our organization’s emphasis) with the message that life itself is a growing process for us all. He talked about the will to grow, experiencing growing pains and planting seeds (encouraging one another). I had very high expectations for Jay’s appearance and he exceeded them all!
In his introduction, which was mostly comical, Jay joked about his “non-celebrity” status among a sea of celebrities that weekend. Among our group of 445 women, Jay was and still is a celebrity! Job well done, Jay!”
“Very entertaining and inspiring”, “Excellent!!”, “This was one of the best speakers I have seen!”, “Great event – Jay was fantastic”, “Great speaker”, “Wonderful speaker!”, “Great”, “Jay Foreman was awesome!”, “Motivational speakers are always encouraging and interesting to hear.”, “Way to go Jay! Genuine content, hilarious and sincere delivery that will be remembered and followed.”
“I appreciated Jay Foreman coming to Princeton to address the Alpha Epsilon chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa. Our members are still talking about his presentation and how much they enjoyed it.
His expression of appreciation to educators everywhere was a thrill for all of us. As educators, both active and retired, we don’t get a lot of praise and the gratitude for the teachers he had as a student warmed our hearts. Also, his humor coupled with his experience as a writer was an added treat!
His care when reading to the children at Princeton Library was so much fun to watch. Their reaction to him was so gratifying. He certainly left them “wanting more.” It was so unusual to hear them beg for “just one more story.”
Thank you, Jay, for coming so far to visit with us and reminding us as to why we became educators.”
“Jay Foreman is an amazing instructor! If you haven’t taken one of his classes yet you’re missing out! He is a true leader, one who models what he teaches! His classes are fun and you get so many great takeaways!!!”
“In December 2010, Jay spoke at the Shenshawpotoo Lodge’s (Shenandoah Area Council – Boy Scouts of America) annual winter social event. Jay delivers a fresh and hilarious perspective of life and growing up in the Winchester, VA area. His speaking engagements are motivational, enlightening, and relative to everyday challenges facing most people.
Jay discusses his own life experiences and how his Faith has shaped him into the person he is today and is the basis for his publications.”
“Jay Foreman is a dynamic, entertaining, and informative speaker. He engages audiences with his wit and valuable content. We are fortunate to have him as a returning speaker for the Business Symposium at Shenandoah University.”
“Jay Foreman’s presentation was most entertaining, interesting and inspiring. In his own humorous manner, he told of his start in writing and the trials and tribulations of becoming a published writer. His down-to-earth approach engaged all the listeners and made his writing journey so enjoyable. Listening to the background of some of his books made each of his stories even more personal. Jay inspired us all to look within ourselves to find that one thing we have always wanted to do but were hesitant to try. What a special treat to see into the world of this wonderful author!”
“Jay is a fabulous speaker and motivator! He was our keynote speaker for Shenandoah University’s Staff Development Day! He energized the crowd from the beginning. The staff spoke of Jay through out the entire day and days after. His energy is unstoppable and the staff just loved him and thought it was an excellent way to start off the day!”
“Jay Foreman was the keynote speaker at our (Handley Regional Library System) staff development day. After opening our program I heard him referenced all day long. Staff were quoting him, other speakers would refer back to his words and everyone was enthusiastic about what he contributed to our event. He does his research, he connects and he makes everyone laugh out loud!”
“Jay Foreman is wonderful to work with. Within minutes I felt like we were long time friends. He brings light, energy, and humor to the stage
and is incredibly professional. I had never worked with Jay before the Summit, and he has proven himself! I have full confidence that he would do an amazing job on any platform. If you are looking for a quality Master of Ceremonies who can engage his audience and make your speakers look top notch.. this is your guy!”
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