What is an Eternal Optimist?
It means asking yourself…
What if I can?
… say yes,
… listen to my heart,
… do hard things, and
… live my best life.
About Jeannie
Jeannie Zappe is the Eternal Optimist. At 55, she trained for and successfully swam the English Channel solo. She inspires people to listen to their hearts, figure out what they want to do in their lifetime -- no matter how big or small -- and have the courage and confidence to say yes to those things. Jeannie is a motivational presenter, personal coach, swimming coach and a marathon open water swimmer with so many more goals. She presents to companies, organizations, educational settings, and teams -- you name it. Who doesn't need a shot of inspiration and eternal optimism today?
What People Are Saying
“When she finished speaking, our athletes left the room wholly changed. They were inspired and poised to tackle challenges, dream big, and, of course, be eternally optimistic.”
Katie Wingert McArdle
Head Swim Coach and Aquatics Director, Dickinson College
“You embodied your mantra: Eternal Optimist. You began with your adventure and then distilled the lessons you learned from it—lessons appropriate for your audience.”
Charlie Catalano, PhD
Brian Lamb School of Communication, Purdue University
“Jeannie’s ability to foster the courage and growth traits to approach her swimming mission is a true testament to how to approach some of the biggest challenges we face at home and at work.”
Brianda Freistat
Client Account Manager/Sector Lead, Deloitte Consulting LLP
