Jared Kelner, M.Ed., is a seasoned sales professional with over 25 years of experience selling consulting services at Cisco Systems, Insight Enterprises, and Connection. His extensive career in sales is complemented by his expertise as a Mental Health Counselor, holding a Master's of Education degree in Counseling and Human Development. Jared's unique blend of skills allows him to integrate therapeutic modalities and questioning techniques into his sales approach, fostering deeper rapport and trust with clients.
In addition to his sales and counseling experience, Jared is a trained public speaker, a public speaking coach, the founder of The Mindful and Intentional Presentation Approach, and the creator of the P.R.E.S.E.N.T. APPROACH which empowers professionals who struggle with Imposter Syndrome and Public Speaking Anxiety to deliver impactful presentations with authenticity, confidence and clarity. Beyond sales, mental health counseling, and public speaking, Jared has worked in the acting industry for over 30 years. He is an award nominated playwright and a highly sought after acting coach who has been training actors around the world for over 30 years.
Jared is the author of "Line? The Creative Way for Actors to Quickly Memorize Monologues and Dialogues" and "The Chamberlain Negotiation Principles: A Tale of Five Must Know Negotiation Tenets and the Insight Behind the Principles to Help You Succeed." These works reflect his deep understanding of memory improvement and negotiation strategies, making him a valuable resource for sales professionals looking to enhance their careers through the integration of therapeutic techniques.