Jeannette Grace

Title/Position
Instructor, Metropolitan State University

Expert Areas: 

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Employee Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Teambuilding
  • Psychological Safety
  • Emotional Intelligence

Education/Professional Certificates:  

  • MA: Communication from Bethel University
  • BA: Professional Communication from Metro State
  • AAS: Sales & Management from St. Cloud Community and Technical College
  • Foundations of Positive Psychology Certification: University of Pennsylvania
  • Certified Qualified Administrator of Intercultural Development Inventory®

Relevant experience to topic areas:  

  • Author of G Factor: 8 Secrets to Increasing Your Gravitational Pull at Work
  • Worked as Professional Relations Representative for medical practice
  • Managed a private optometric practice

Some of the organizations that Jeannette has trained include:

  • City of Minneapolis
  • Boston Scientific
  • CH Robinson
  • Scott County
  • League of Minnesota Cities
  • MnDOT
  • Bailiwick
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
  • Danfoss
  • Wagner Spray Tech
  • Room & Board
  • Minnesota Bankers Association
  • Holiday Companies

Philosophy of training in a nutshell:   
Learning should be fun, inspiring, and useful. I create the opportunity for growth and then let the learner own the action.

Why instructor is excited about teaching at Metro State:   

  • First, as an alumnus of Metro State, I believe in the quality education they provide.
  • Second, the Institute for Professional Development is forward-thinking and focused on providing information and skills to businesses and their people on the front end of the trends.