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Just as every jardin moves through its seasons, so do we.

BOOK JANE

Like every season in Paris, transformation asks us to evolve—gracefully, courageously, and on our own terms.

I’ve lived the reinvention journey myself: from building a business, to navigating career change, to authoring a book that reflects the very lessons I teach.

Along the way, I’ve drawn inspiration from Paris — a city that has mastered the art of reinvention while remaining timeless.

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Paris teaches us that transformation doesn’t mean abandoning who you are; it’s about layering history with innovation, elegance with edge, tradition with bold new voices. In the same way, I guide women to honor their own story while daring to evolve, so they can stay true to themselves and still remain ever relevant.

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Reinvention with Courage

Through her journey from corporate professional to founder and author, Jane shares her four pillars of change, showing us that with courage and clarity, any dream can be turned into an opportunity.

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Strategy Meets Soul

Blending business insight with personal growth, Jane empowers audiences to align purpose and strategy with the confidence to make bold, meaningful change.

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The Story Within the Shift

Drawing on 20 years of experience in Paris, Jane weaves storytelling and reflection to help audiences uncover the deeper narrative of their own reinvention — and discover how to add their own French ingredient to life: a touch of purpose, courage, and style in everything they do.

Each engagement is thoughtfully crafted to meet your audience where they are. Let’s connect to create something meaningful together.

BOOK JANE
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Jane Bertch is a Paris-based author, entrepreneur, and speaker who helps women navigate transformation with courage, creativity, and a touch of French perspective.

After a successful corporate career, she took a leap of faith and founded La Cuisine Paris, now one of France’s top culinary experiences. Through her book The French Ingredient, her podcast GenerateHER, and her Paris-based retreats, Jane empowers women to explore reinvention with confidence and clarity. With more than two decades in Paris and a master’s degree from INSEAD in Psychodynamics of Change, she brings both strategy and soul to every stage and story she touches. When she’s not writing or speaking, you’ll find her walking along the Seine, people-watching at a café, or curating her next Paris-inspired adventure.

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