Jake French is a dynamic young speaker that is a living example of why a positive attitude is everything. His uplifting presentations will engage your audience about the choices in life and how we can choose to be happy. Everybody wants to live a life filled with joy and happiness, but it's easy to forget. Jake has fresh ideas that will guide you to a life where you find happiness in everything that you do.

Never give up on your goals. Don’t settle for less. Be a winner. This is what Jake French is all about. In 2008 Jake was on top of the world. As a small town kid from Dufur Oregon, he dreamed of a job where he could work outdoors. After graduating from the University of Idaho he got his dream job working as a forester, and then life happened. In an instant his life was turned upside down when he sustained a devastating spinal cord injury because of someone else's reckless decision. An experience like this makes you really look deep down inside yourself. It made him realize something,
you are as happy as you choose to be.

Jake will engage your audience on an emotional roller coaster and keep them laughing with his outrageous experiences! You will learn how a positive attitude will dramatically improve your life at home and at work. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone you knew had a can do attitude? Take charge, lead by example, check out the new guy in the speaking world. It is Jake’s passion to teach how all of us can be happy every day and live our best lives.

VIDEO: INTRODUCING JAKE FRENCH

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MORE VIDEOS!
1. TV Interview at CGN7
     • Part 1
     • Part 2
     • Part 3

2. Interview with Clackamas County Sherrif Craig Roberts
     • Full Video

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Jake French's inspirational story will
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Jake's amazing life story,
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TESTIMONIALS
ABOUT JAKE'S SPEECHES:


" Jake French has a remarkable story to tell. His inner strength and positive outlook on life helped him to overcome an almost unimaginable personal tragedy. Through his example, we can learn how to cope with adversity and appreciate the many blessings in our daily lives."

Craig Roberts, Clackamas County Sheriff


"If you are looking for a thought provoking, inspirational and motivational program then you will want to have Jake speak at your club. Jake demonstrates what it is like to not be a victim even though he was victimized. He shows his audiences that with little improvements in what we do and having the right attitude we can be or do anything we choose. When it comes to a positive attitude and the ability to communicate it Jake embodies the great quote from Winston Churchill ‘the price of greatness is the responsibility over each of your thoughts’. He shows his audience’s the power of positive thinking and how it truly transforms lives.

Michael R. Stack, President Rotary Club of SW Portland

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