Chip Janiszewski, a seasoned businessman and motivational speaker, has a story to tell—one of resilience, personal growth, and a commitment to spreading positivity and kindness. From his roots in a family business to his transformation into a beacon of inspiration,
As Chip reflects on his path, it’s evident that his experiences have shaped his outlook on life. Born in Wisconsin where his grandfather, a Polish immigrant, founded what would become a very successful manufacturing business in 1923. Chip’s father moved the family to West Hartford in 1963 to open an Eastern Division. He joined the business after earning his accounting degree in 1976 and purchased it from his father in 1968.
With the advancement of computer technology, Chip helped guide the company in automating existing manual manufacturing and financial systems. The company was sold in 1995 and Chip found himself at a crossroads six months later when, as he said, “I got a call one morning saying, ‘Chip go home.‘ Driving home, I felt the weight of the world lifting off my shoulders. I was 41 years old and said ‘I don’t want to work for anybody or want anybody working for me.’ ” It was during this transition that he discovered his passion for personal development. Inspired by his experiences and a desire to help others, he embarked on a new chapter focused on spreading positivity and kindness.
Following his departure from the corporate world, Chip delved into various ventures, including business networking and consulting. His involvement with Business Network International (BNI) and SendOutCards introduced him to networking principles and the importance of personal development. Through these endeavors, Chip realized his gift for teaching and inspiring others. He brought this talent to his years of service on the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, where he is currently completing his two-year term as Chairperson.
He had a pivotal “Aha!” moment occurred when, “One morning, I was at a Chamber networking meeting, and found myself saying, ‘Good morning, I’m Chip Janiszewski, the Happiness and Success GPS. You can’t be ‘successful’ in this world unless you’re happy first. There are a lot of ‘wealthy’ people who are miserable because their primary focus is material.”
Chip has since prefaced his presentations with “Living Life with the 4 Ps: Purpose, Passion, Positivity and a Plan is the Formula for Happiness and Success and turning your Obstacles into Opportunities.”
“Life is simply a series of present-moment events. How you respond to them (positive or negative) determines the outcome.”
The title of his new presentation/program for 2024 is “The Kindness Platform.” Its message is simple yet profound: kindness is contagious – kindness is a choice. By choosing to respond to life events from a perspective of kindness and compassion, anyone can change the world, one interaction at a time.
He creates effective business solutions, customized presentations, and training for his clients and audiences by combining mentoring and motivational skills with his business experience and personal development expertise. His mission is to spread awareness of the power of kindness and inspire others to embrace a positive mindset. By sharing his story and offering actionable strategies for personal growth, Chip’s message of kindness and positivity has resonated with many. And now, he wants to bring his program to even more communities.
“My customized presentations plant seeds of positivity for networking groups, non-profit and service organizations, students, faith ministries, workplaces, and more—let’s set up a consultation!”
Kindness Platform
Online: chipj.com
Phone: 860-673-4006
Email: chip@chipj.com