Jeff Havens - Willis Report Clip!

Jeff Havens - Willis Report on Fox Business! Jeff is an awesome speaker & is now being featured on
Fox Business weekly! Watch this video - less than one minute!



Want a good read? A business book that has a sense of humor!? Crazy concept - but check out Jeff's book: How to Get Fired!

Amazing Advice from Jeff Civillico, Stephen Covey & Seth Godin...

I got this email from my friend Jeff Civillico, who is a professional speaker, entertainer & juggler. He is referring to a Seth Godin blog post he forwarded to me. I thought his email was SPOT ON to my life - but also to probably other's ... I wanted to share this email I got this morning from Jeff:

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...Really liked this one.. are you familiar with Stephen Covey's "First Things First?"  GREAT book.. similar concepts.  He talks about how everything in life can be put into 1 of 4 categories:

Important and urgent
Important but not urgent
Not important but urgent
Not important and not urgent

Most people only do what's urgent, not important.. we are constantly on the defensive taking care of what's on our plate now, so we run out of time before we ever get to the important stuff that over time creates a successful and fulfilling life, long-term -- exercising, reading, writing, reflecting, building relationships, spending time with family, etc.  Covey makes the case that what we think is urgent is really not that urgent.. the "urgent" to do list will fill up all our time b/c we let it, so it's best to attack the important, but not urgent, stuff early in the day...


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THANK YOU JEFF!!!!

Jim Davidson will be on AnimalPlanet tonight!

Jim Davidson will be on AnimalPlanet tonight! "I Shouldn't Be Alive" at  9:00 pm EST.Set your DVR/TiVo! www.speakingofadventure.com

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I Shouldn’t Be Alive – A Tale Of Determination

Jim’s survival story is now a stunning episode of the popular television show “I Shouldn’t Be Alive. It portrays Jim Davidson and Mike Price on Mount Rainier when a snowbridge suddenly collapsed and dropped them into a hidden crevasse deep inside the glacier. Sadly, Mike did not survive the fall. Jim had to find a way up the dangerous ice wall… alone. It’s a tale of determination against all odds and a lesson in how to overcome adversity when it seems there’s no way out.

Called “Killer Crevasse”, the stunning episode premiered January 12, 2011 and it will air 6 more times between January 19th and January 27th on Animal Planet, as follows:

Date	Eastern Standard Time	Central Standard Time	Mountain Standard Time	Pacific Standard Time
Wednesday, Jan. 19	9:00 pm EST	8:00 pm CST	7:00 pm MST	9:00 pm PST
Wednesday, Jan. 19	11:00 pm EST	10:00 pm CST	9:00 pm MST	11:00 pm PST
Thursday, Jan. 20	4:00 am EST	3:00 am CST	2:00 am MST	4:00 am PST
Wednesday, Jan. 26	9:00 pm EST	8:00 pm CST	7:00 pm MST	9:00 pm PST
Wednesday, Jan. 26	11:00 pm EST	10:00 pm CST	9:00 pm MST	11:00 pm PST
Thursday, Jan. 27	4:00 am EST	3:00 am CST	2:00 am MST	4:00 am PST

Please check your local TV listings to confirm times and to find it on Animal Planet HD.

Note: Other episodes of the show also broadcast on the same evening, so make sure you watch the one called “Killer Crevasse”. After you see the show, please let me know what you think.

Animal Planet regularly re-runs the “I Shouldn’t Be Alive” episodes, so watch for Jim’s show to be broadcast again in your area.

Behind the Scenes

Jim Davidson being interviewed for the TV show “I Shouldn’t Be Alive”

In the summer of 2010, Jim got an unexpected phone call asking if his survival tale could be made into a one-hour episode of the extremely popular show “I Shouldn’t Be Alive”. A film crew came to Colorado and filmed an intense interview with Jim Davidson.

Then an extensive reenactment of the Mount Rainier climb and accident was filmed on a glacier in Chile. The show is filmed and produced by the renowned Darlow Smithson Productions, the same company that made the excellent climbing film “Touching the Void”. They produce compelling stories about human endurance and emotional journeys.

“I Shouldn’t Be Alive” broadcasts on Animal Planet in the USA, and it also airs in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Learning How To Overcome Adversity

Real-life stories of tragedy and triumph are fascinating. By understanding other people’s epic struggles, we are strengthened, we get inspired and we learn how to overcome adversity in our own lives. Hearing Jim’s incredible account makes the listener ponder: “Could I do that?”

So, please watch the show, and then ask yourself:

“What would I have done?”

 

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Keynotes & Workshops by Jim Davidson Inspire You to Overcome Adversity

Jim Davidson is a keynote speaker based out of Colorado who knows how to persevere when the going gets tough.

Every one of Jim’s presentations includes:

    * Compelling adventure stories
    * Practical lessons for life and business
    * Unique, vivid color photographs of remote alpine climbs
    * Thrilling HD videos that let you experience the mountain adventures

Jim has climbed high mountains around the world. He’s led expeditions and rescues in perilous conditions. And he’s rescued himself from deep within a deadly glacial crevasse. As a keynote motivational speaker, Jim distills the lessons he’s learned on the mountains and applies them to challenges in business and life.

Rally Your Resilience — Reaching Your Summits in Business and in Life!

(45-75 minute keynote)

Preview this keynote

Buried alive inside a glacier. Trapped alone 80 feet down inside a dark crevasse, with no rescuers coming. Jim Davidson barely survived after a snowbridge suddenly collapsed beneath his feet, dropping Jim and his partner deep inside a hidden glacial crevasse. Somehow, he had to climb up an overhanging ice wall of the crevasse before time ran out.

How does someone face tremendous challenge? How can you overcome adversity?

When you experience Jim’s compelling, inspirational presentation, you learn valuable lessons about:

• Persevering through overwhelming difficulties
• Rallying resilience to overcome adversity
• Confronting setbacks as you reach for your summits in business and life

From this epic experience, Jim shares an uplifting message that inspires organizations and audiences to be resilient and triumph over life’s crevasses. As Jim’s
signature keynote, this riveting story is now featured in a one-hour TV episode of I Shouldn’t Be Alive and in a new adventure memoir called The Ledge (2011).

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Resilient Leadership & Engaged Teamwork

(60-75 minute keynote, or 1-2 hour interactive workshop)

Preview this keynote

High-altitude expeditions and rescues face rapidly changing conditions, limited resources and uncertain team dynamics – just like today’s fast-paced business world. By examining some exhilarating mountain rescues that Jim and his teammates did in Colorado and Alaska, Jim facilitates a unique, interactive leadership presentation on:

• Developing resilient leadership skills
• Promoting engaged teamwork
• Adapting to change while reaching your goals

Jim shares stunning mountain photos and riveting stories to set the stage, then the participants work in groups to “be the rescue team”. They analyze the complex situation, identify key leadership and teamwork skills, and develop solutions to intricate resource problems. Jim facilitates energetic discussions and brief self-reflections that help attendees expand their capacities and apply the lessons to their careers and personal lives.

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Surviving Storms

(45-60 minute keynote or 1-2 hour interactive workshop)

Preview this keynote

In life, business and mountaineering, there are storms. Mountain storms bring sudden wind and white-out blizzards. Life’s storms can be struggling with economic issues or facing a personal crisis. After 29 years of climbing high peaks around the world, Jim knows what it takes to endure such storms and he shares stories and insights to show you how to:

• Adjust your plans, attitudes and actions
• Engage problems through drive, direction, and discipline
• Endure stormy times and resume ascending once good conditions return

It is certain that all storms end. Remembering this is crucial for surviving tough times, maintaining momentum, and thriving in spite of unexpected setbacks. In this thrilling presentation, Jim will share tips and techniques to help your team survive storms, and thrive afterwards.

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Expedition Execution – Reaching BIG Goals

(45-60 minute keynote, or 1-2 hour interactive workshop)

Struggling and succeeding on BIG expeditions requires focused goal setting, self-discipline and commitment. Jim has reached dozens of soaring summits, including the sixth highest in the world (26,906-foot tall Cho Oyu in Tibet). From his many expeditions, Jim distills mountain-tested techniques for reaching BIG goals in life and in business. His adventure stories, vivid photographs, and exhilarating videos bring to life his practical methods for how to:

• Create plans for reaching BIG goals
• Implement successful execution strategies
• Reach your BIG goal, no matter how high

Through hard-won wisdom gained during expeditions from Alaska to Nepal, you’ll discover how to reach your BIG goals.

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Resilience Retreats

(2-4 hour workshop up to a 1-2 day retreat)

Every organization needs leaders and team members who are engaged, resilient and committed. Our Resilience Retreat uses a well-crafted Adventure Experience model for corporate team building that develops the crucial characteristics of resilient leaders and followers.

In this workshop, motivational keynote speaker Jim Davidson blends academic insight and hands-on experiential learning. It is built on field-tested knowledge gained during leadership and teamwork challenges on high peaks from the Andes to the Himalayas. By blending the keynotes and workshops listed above with reinforcing activities, this corporate team building program includes:

• Foundations of resilient leadership
• Leadership styles, methods and techniques
• Teamwork dynamics & the resilient leader
• Developing and leading engaged teams
• Energizing and enlightening teamwork challenges & much more

By dissecting real-world leadership and teamwork challenges from Jim’s expeditions and rescues, your team discovers how to implement a challenging plan while being resilient leaders and engaged team members. Attendees stay invigorated through a rotating pattern of presentations, small group interactions, and large group discussions. By alternating these learning methods we connect with all types of adult learners (visual, auditory and kinesthetic) and create a fun atmosphere. Multiple adventure-themed team-building activities make this workshop an experiential learning experience with meaningful networking opportunities.

Drawing parallels between dangerous mountains and risky markets, Jim shows that corporations often face the same problems as mountaineers and need the same determination and resilience to persevere.

As a workshop leader since 1990 and a trained facilitator, Jim skillfully guides your group. Jim will work with you to create a program that addresses your company’s exact needs. To have your team be strengthened by Jim’s powerful corporate team building program, contact Jim today.

Peter Roussel - Former White House Spokesman Interviewed on ABC13!

Peter Roussel - Former White House Spokesman,  Strategic Communications Consultant/Media Trainer,  Speaker,  Television & Radio Commentator, and Author, Columnist and Editor had an appearance on ABC13 on Sunday, January 9,2011! Check out Peter Roussel interview!

Win a Free Trip to Vegas, Baby.. Vegas!! (offer from Jeff Civillico!)

Win a Free Trip to Vegas, Baby.. Vegas!!

Sign up for Jeff Civillico's newsletter today and automatically be entered into a drawing for a FREE trip to Las Vegas. On April 1st, Jeff will be drawing another lucky winner from his subscriber list for a free trip to Vegas.  One fan will win:

    * 2 FREE roundtrip tickets to Las Vegas ($500 total limit)
    * 2 FREE nights stay at the South Point Casino
    * 2 FREE tickets to see Jeff perform in a major show on the strip

Offer is valid for one calendar year (until April 1, 2012) at a mutually agreeable date. A video of the drawing will be posted on the blog.

SIGN UP HERE!!

Official Rules
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Subject to all federal, state, and local laws. To participate in Jeff Civillico’s “Free Trip To Vegas” Drawing you must be 18 years of age, a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, and signed up for Jeff’s online newsletter by 11:59:59 PM (EST) March 31, 2011. Signing up for Jeff Civillico’s newsletter (http://www.jeffonstage.com) automatically enrolls you for your chance to win. One entry per person. Winner will receive 2 roundtrip airline tickets to Las Vegas up to $500 in value, 2 free nights stay at South Point Casino, and 2 free tickets to the show Jeff Civillico is performing in on the date chosen by the Winner.  In the event that Jeff is not performing in Las Vegas on the date chosen by the Winner, the Winner will receive 2 free tickets to an alternate headliner comedy show of Jeff’s choosing.  Offer is valid for all of 2011. Winner’s name will be drawn on camera on April 1, 2011. Winner will be contacted and video of drawing will be posted online. Employees of Jeff Civillico, advertising and promotion agencies, web site providers or other parties involved in any aspect with the creation, production, operation, execution and fulfillment of the Drawing and the immediate family members (parents, siblings) and/or those living in the same household (whether or not related) of each are not eligible to win. Winner’s name, as well as a version of these Official Rules, suitable for printing, will be posted on Jeff Civillico's website and his social media platforms including twitter, facebook, youtube, and wordpress at Jeff's discretion. By entering this Drawing, each Entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of Jeff Civillico, which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Drawing.

Keeping It Simple - Jeff Davidson, The Work-Life Balance Speaker and Expert

UConn alum Jeff Davidson ‘73 (BUS), ‘74 MBA, is known as The Work-Life Balance Expert and is the author of 56 books, including The 60-Second Organizer, The 60-Second Self-Starter, and The 60-Second Innovator.

The following is an excerpt from his new book, Simpler Living (Skyhorse Publishing, 2010).

The responsibilities of job, home, and family all too often transform the daily routine into one big blur. Carving out quality leisure time becomes difficult.

True leisure means engaging in a pleasurable and rewarding activity without being preoccupied by other aspects of your life. You can’t force leisure into an otherwise frenzied schedule and expect it to feel good. Sometimes, the strains you experience during the week make you place great emphasis on weekends and other days off. You hope to relax, but the pressure is enormous. You can’t rest even when you have the time to do so. Your mind may not be free to enjoy it.

Make no mistake: Leisure is a fundamental component of your life. If you don’t have frequent and rewarding leisure time, you’re missing out.

When time is at a premium, leisure activities are usually the first items to disappear from the daily schedule. One of the advantages of simplifying your life is that you’ll have more windows of opportunity to do stuff just for fun. Think of leisure as your reward for all those little extraneous things that eat up precious minutes of your day.
Overly Optimistic

If you routinely forfeit your leisure time because you have “more important things to do,” you may be underestimating how much time those other things actually take. Most people routinely shortchange themselves on the amount of time required to complete a given task, according to research at an American Psychological Association conference. The problem is a failure to evaluate performance honestly. Folks generalize from those rare occasions when everything went perfectly.

If you want to get tasks done on time so that you can enjoy leisure activities, realistically calculate during a project’s planning stages the hours that will be required. Then increase the time commitment by 25 percent to safely allow for unexpected delays.
Relearning to Relax

If you’re unaccustomed to having free time, you may need a brief refresher course in choosing and planning leisure activities. Here are the basics.

Indulge Your Desires

Devote one afternoon or evening per week entirely to yourself. Use those hours to do something, anything, that you enjoy. Listen to your favorite music. Assemble a jigsaw puzzle. Dig in your garden. Do whatever you always wish you could but never seem to find time for. And do it where there’s nothing to remind you of other obligations.

Get Lost

If you find yourself constantly watching the clock while participating in a leisure activity, you’re not truly relaxing. Let yourself go, to the point where you lose track of the hour. In this state of timelessness, you can derive optimum benefits from relaxation.

Opt for Low-Tech

The popular fascination with technological advances in all areas of life has diverted attention from the simple pleasures of many traditional pastimes. People think they must have the best, most up-to-date equipment available to enjoy themselves. When keeping up with trends becomes the focus, the sheer pleasure of leisure is lost. Let yourself have fun without trying to outdo your friends and neighbors.

Where do you weigh in on the leisure scale? This brief quiz can help you find out. Simply answer yes or no to each question.

1. I fully understand the value of leisure in my life.
2. I have at least one rewarding weekend a month.
3. I take care of errands during the week so I don’t use up my weekends.
4. I plan and take an annual or semiannual vacation.
5. I engage in rewarding, relaxing hobbies or other interests.
6. I regularly exercise at a tennis club, pool club, spa, or another facility.
7. I can be comfortable doing nothing at all at selected times.
8. I can relax without the use of chemical substances.
9. I engage in regularly scheduled leisure time activities.
10. I have achieved a reasonable balance between work and play.

Tally up your yes responses. If you have five or fewer, you definitely need more leisure in your life.

Reprinted with permission from Simpler Living by Jeff Davidson, Skyhorse Publishing Inc. © 2010

Want to know more about Jeff? Email me and I'll answer your questions and get you in touch with him! swhitten@fivestarspeakers.com

Valorie Burton Blog Post: 4 Mistakes to Avoid in the New Year

From Valorie Burton's BLOG

Week 52: 4 Mistakes to Avoid in the New Year _________________________________________________            Welcome and Announcements Welcome to our  new subscribers since last week! _______________________________________________ In the News Tune in to CNN next Sunday, January 9th at 5:20 pm Eastern for my interview about "How to bounce back from setbacks in the New Year." Want a head start in the New Year? For the New Year, Valorie is taking on new coaching clients.  Visit http://www.valorieburton.com/coaching/personal-coaching.html and schedule an introductory session or CONTACT FIVE STAR: fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com. __________________________________________________ This Week's Topic: 4 Mistakes to Avoid in the New Year     Dear Friend,   "Without a vision, the people perish." - Proverbs 29:18 Last week, I encouraged you to intentionally create more positive emotion in your life as a strategy for success and resilience.  This week, I encourage you to get clear about your vision for this year.  Clarity is power.  How much clarity do you have about where you are headed in your work, finances, health and relationships? New Year's resolutions have gotten a bad rap.  Most folks set them out of wishful thinking, but don't have a clear vision or realistic plan to reach them.  By the end of the month, they're long forgotten and the following year it is proclaimed that "resolutions don't work."  But resolutions - or goals, as I prefer to call them - do work.  There are some rules you must not break, though, if you are to succeed.  Breaking these rules means your vision is fuzzy: 1.      Aiming at too much. Sure, you may have a long list of bad habits you'd like to break, but if you resolve to break them all at once, you're likely to overwhelm yourself and give up.  Instead, build your confidence by setting small goals that you can reach in the near term.  Make your goals small, specific and attainable.  For example, if your goal is to lose 40 pounds and you've identified 10 bad habits that have led to your weight gain, start by changing just one or two habits.  Replace your afternoon visits to the vending machine with a healthy snack you keep in your desk, or replace 30 minutes of television viewing with a brisk walk with someone in your household.  Break your goals into bite-sized pieces.  2.      Not aiming at all. Worse than aiming too high is having no vision for where you are headed.  Goals contribute to happiness and well being.  They don't have to be daunting or terribly serious.  Create "fun goals," centered around activities that bring you joy and lots of positive emotion.  Perhaps it's a hobby you commit to engaging in at least once a week or something you add to your schedule that you can look forward to daily. 3.      Aiming at the past. People often feel pressured to "catch up" on all the things they think they should have done last year or the year before, so they pile on resolutions out of anxiety over missed opportunities and procrastination.  Can you relate?  Forgive yourself for what you didn't do in the past and focus on the present.  It's the only moment you can do anything about. 4.      Keeping your goals to yourself. Research shows that when you publicly declare a goal, you are more likely to achieve it.  It is an act of commitment that makes it more real.  And the accountability of telling someone else your intentions is a motivator.  When you keep your goals a secret, it's too easy to let yourself off the hook!  So share your goals with those who will encourage you along the way and whose opinion you value. My challenge to you this week: Get clarity!  Be specific about what you want.  Declare it.  Then take a step towards the vision. Journaling assignment: What is one thing you really want, but have not yet committed to pursuing? When will you make a decision to go for it? Until next time ... Warm wishes, P.S. Encourage your friends and family by sharing this newsletter and invite others to subscribe! Just send them to www.valorieburton.com, where they can enter their email address on the home page. Valorie Burton, a life coach and speaker, is the author of Listen to Your Life, Rich Minds, Rich Rewards, What's Really Holding You Back?, Why Not You? and her latest, How Did I Get So Busy? The 28-Day Plan to Free Your Time, Reclaim Your Schedule and Reconnect with What Matters Most. Subscribe to her FREE, inspirational e-newsletter at www.valorieburton.com. For more information on Valorie Burton - to have her talk at your next event or be your life coach, contact Sarah Whitten at FIVE STAR at swhitten@fivestarspeakers.com.   (c) Copyright 2010 Valorie Burton and Inspire Inc.

We hope you
have a wonderful holiday & best wishes for the new year!

CHEERS!

The FIVE STAR Team

www.fivestarspeakers.com . 913.648.6480 . fivestar@fivestarspeakers.com

Steve Gardner | CEO of FIVE STAR Speakers & Trainers - JUST GOT ELF'D!

 

I just elf'd my boss: Steve Gardner, CEO of FIVE STAR Speakers & Trainers
[wearing a pig-nose from 12.10.10's Genimation™ session with Bob Smith!]

Congrats to Jeff Civillico: Featured in Campus Activities Magazine: 2010 Rock ‘n Road Show

Our amazing & very talented friend, corporate comedian, juggler, entertainer & all around great guy, Jeff Civilico, was featured in this month’s edition of “Campus Activities Magazine,” the #1 publication for campus entertainment. The article reviewed this year’s Rock n’ Road Show at Akron U Jeff participated in. Although we LOVE him in the corporate world - Jeff gets a large portion of his calender filled up by doing college orientation & family weekend shows.

BIG SHOUT OUT to Jeff Civilico! We can't wait to start hogging more of his time doing corporate shows and getting the same RAVE reviews he's received from the college-industry as we will from the corporate audience! For more information on Jeff Civilico - full bio, demo videos, booking fees or general interest - feel free to contact FIVE STAR Speakers & Trainers at: 913.648.6480, email us at: marketing@fivestarspeakers.com, or use the FIVE STAR contact form to receive more info on Jeff.

Looking for a great book to expand your brain over the holidays? Check these page-turners out!

Looking for the Perfect Holdiay gift for the Sports Lover? Order the books By Don Yaeger - it will be the PERFECT Gift!

Don Yaeger - Friday, 11/19/10 in Overland Park, Kansas

Today I heard Don Yaeger speak at the Accellerent Breakfast in Overland Park, Kansas. Don is New York Times Best-selling Author. Long-time Sports Illustrated Writer. Cancer Survivor. Entrepreneur. Captivating Storyteller. Speaker of Champions.

Don is an AMAZING speaker. He is one of my favorite motivational speakers - he is a phenomenal storyteller. This morning he spoke about how he was the 6th man who scored during a one-on-one match with Michael Jordan! He spoke about the life of Warrick Dunn - who is probably the most deserved, talented and heart-felt athlete out there! His story is incredible and Don Yaeger was able to write the book on his life. He also was able to spend MANY days and years with his close, good friend, the late Coach John Wooden. Who - quoted by Don today - gave great advice: "Show me your friends & I'll show you your future!"

More on Don Yaeger: As the author of 17 books, four of which became instant New York Times best-sellers, Don Yaeger has developed a reputation as one of America's most provocative journalists. His award-winning writing career, including 10 years as Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, has led to guest appearances on every major talk show in America - from Oprah to Nightline; from CNN to Good Morning America.

Few can lay claim to as exciting and colorful career as Don. In his 20-plus years as a journalist, he has conducted interviews with some of the greatest athletes of our time - Michael Jordan, Mia Hamm, Emmitt Smith, Serena Williams, Jimmy Connors and countless others. He has lived with Walter Payton, writing the NFL legend's autobiography as Payton courageously battled cancer, and even interviewed the President of the United States in the Oval Office.

Using lessons learned from a lifetime in sports, Don shares the formula that he has seen in the great winners he's worked with - and explains how that formula can work for others.

John Wooden, Legendary UCLA Coach and winner of 10 National Championships says, "My time with Don Yaeger is always both a treat and intellectually stimulating!"

Don customizes each speech or breakout session (see below) to meet the needs of his audience, but the topics he is most asked to discuss include:

What Makes the Great Ones Great(Ideal for corporate or association groups focused on leadership and development)

As a New York Times best-selling author and Sports Illustrated Associate Editor, Don has had the opportunity to spend time with some of the greatest winners in the world of sports. Using these rich, personal accounts gathered from more than 20 years of interviews with legends like Walter Payton, Jimmy Connors, Dot Richardson, Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jordan, John Wooden, Pat Riley, and Dale Brown, Don has distilled Sixteen Consistent Characteristics of Greatness.

Don shares these lessons with audiences in an easy, engaging style, which helps participants realize that they, too, can achieve a higher level of personal success. In his most popular speech, Don illustrates how the great ones achieved their own greatness by detailing common characteristics in

   1. How they think
   2. How they prepare
   3. How they work and
   4. How they live.

Turning Adversity into Advantage(Ideal for survivorship groups)

Don, a cancer survivor, relates stories and lessons taken from those who have encountered great challenges and become better, not despite them, but because of them. In this speech, he reminds his audience that adversity is one of the most potent forces in life - it can build you up or tear you down. Your reaction to adversity - big or small - shapes your character, clarifies your priorities and defines your path. And, as described in this speech, it can fuel your greatness.

He has discussed this subject with athletes and entertainers like Tim McGraw, who watched his father lose a battle with brain cancer. McGraw's experience preceded the release of Don's monster hit, "Live Like You Were Dying."

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Little League
(Ideal for sporting organizations and schools)

Sportsmanship. Leadership. Teamwork. Honesty. Humility. Through emotional, personal stories, Don shows how these and other life lessons are learned in little league.

Don tells how legendary Alabama Coach Bear Bryant used football to break down racial stereotypes and how Bryant's decision impacted many in the South. He also details how the US government uses sports to help rebuild the fabric of fledgling democracies. From his experiences in Iraq, Don reveals that one of the first moves made after the capture of Saddam Hussein was the successful restoration Iraq's sports community, providing Iraqi youth with opportunities to compete in soccer, basketball and track. Why? Sports give communities, families and friends something positive to rally around.

What Will Your Legacy Be, And What Are You Doing to Ensure It?
(Ideal for religious audiences)

In today's live-for-the-moment world, few of us have given thought to the legacy we will leave behind. While working with two exceptional athletes - Walter Payton and Tug McGraw - as they were battling for their lives, Don spent hours discussing the subject of legacy with them. Both men provided lessons that changed Don's life - lessons too important not to share.


Breakout Sessions:

Institutional Reputation Management
Don has covered some of America's most challenging stories over the last two decades. This session will cover everything from tips on how to create a well of good will with today's media to developing a communications plan to guide you through any potential crisis.

Building Your Personal Brand
Everyone recognizes the value of a brand. In fact, BusinessWeek magazine once said that Coca-Cola's brand alone is worth $67 BILLION. But you don't have to be a Fortune 500 company to be a brand. Today, in the Age of the Individual, every one of us is a brand. And, just as executives at Coca-Cola must do, it is your responsibility to increase your brand value daily.

The first step is understanding and defining your brand - skills for which Don Yaeger has developed a national reputation. His company, 180 Communications, has been asked to work with some of the most famous athletes in the world of sports - including the #1 draft pick each of the last 3 years in the NFL drafts and 2008's #1 draft pick in the NBA - to define and nurture their brand.

Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business you're in, anyone can benefit from this training. Don will teach you how to define and then build your brand in order to maximize your professional potential.

The Discipline of Writing
As a journalist and author, Don has spent years searching for the tricks to the trade of writing. In this session, he'll share those tricks with you.

When the Media Comes Calling
In today's age of instantaneous communication, companies and individuals alike need to be more knowledgeable than ever when it comes to media relations.  If a member of the press contacts you, will you be ready for that call?  How will you react when a question comes your way that you weren't expecting?  And what if you actually want to tell your story?  Is there a trick to getting a reporter to see your story as worth telling?  Don Yaeger has developed a national reputation for answering these questions. His expertise has been sought out by countless high-profile athletes, business leaders and elected officials.

As a New York Times bestselling author and former associate editor of Sports Illustrated, Don has been on both sides of the microphone. He has conducted interviews around the globe and has been interviewed on countless national television and radio shows about his work.  His 20-plus years of experience give him the qualifications to teach you how to win the battle between a professional interrogator and an amateur respondent.

Building Tomorrow's Leaders
Don discusses the early building blocks of success in this session aimed at younger audiences.

Crisis Management
As the author of the best-selling book on the Duke lacrosse scandal - a spectacular example of poor crisis management - Don has studied ways to prepare for and manage potential crises. This seminar is a shortened version of a one-semester course that he taught at a major university.

Reclaim Your Career - Valorie Burton Interview

Posted on CNN - November 14, 2010 | 11:58 PM ET
Reclaim Your Career

With six simple steps you can boost your position, reputation, and responsibilities at work. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield talks to life coach Valorie Burton about the small steps you can take to improve your career. Valorie is the author of the book "What's Really Holding You Back?"

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Valorie Burton | FIVE STAR Showcase Speaker | Week 45: Stop Stalling and Get It Done!

Book Valorie as a speaker Click here to take Valorie's quiz What's Holding You Back that is in the November Issue of O Magazine. Click here to purchase!  Got a question for Valorie?    Ask in the comment section of the blog or e-mail her at lifecoach911@ valorieburton.com Week 45: Stop Stalling and Get It Done _______________________________                 Welcome and Announcements Welcome to our new subscribers since last week.  __________________________________________________ In the News   November SaleTake 20% off Valorie Burton's Comprehensive Library, which includes all five of her books and the Listen to Your Life DVD.  Reg. $79, Sale $63.20.  Click here to purchase now! Washington, DC AreaJoin Valorie at the Maryland Women's Conference on Friday, November 19th.  Click here to register. O Magazine Article Check out Valorie's article What's Holding You Back in the November issue of O Magazine beginning on page 176. Newly Launched CAPP Institute WebsiteCheck out the newly launched CAPP (Coaching and Positive Psychology) Institute website!  Click here to learn about our six-month accelerated certification program.  Complete details are coming soon. Emmy Nomination Aspiring Women, the TV show on TLN that Valorie co-hosted (2009-10 season) with comedian Chonda Pierce and Shirley Rose, has been nominated for two regional Emmy awards!   Follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/valorieburton.  Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com.  Join my network on Myspace at www.myspace.com/valorieburton. __________________________________________________ This Week's Topic: Stop Stalling and Get It Done Dear Friend, "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."  It's a famous Will Rogers quote - perfect for recovering procrastinators, like me.  How about you? What are you stalling on right now?  It only takes a moment to get unstuck.  It's a decision.  And takes just a little discipline to get focused and get busy. Take these five steps to get started: 1. Stop and refocus. Whatever you are doing that is not really a priority right now - watching TV, checking email, whatever - stop it. Take a deep breath.  Ask yourself, "What do I need to do right now?" 2. Take a step, any step. Immediately after stopping, take a step in the right direction. If you need to clean up, start picking things up.  If you need to write a report, open up Word and start typing. If you need to take control of your finances, gather up your bills and get yourself organized. 3. Be willing to do badly. One of the reasons many people stall is that they are afraid of doing it wrong - whatever "it" is. Don't worry about that. Just get started.  Most people never get started, so you are ahead of the game if you just get in the game. You can go back later and edit, fix or improve upon your first effort. Don't let perfectionism hold you hostage. 4. Tell somebody. When you tell somebody else what you are going to do, you are far more likely to actually do it.  If you keep it to yourself, no one has to know when you don't take action. Use accountability as a tool to get things done.  5. Create some pressure. Sometimes having too much time to do something can be your biggest problem.You take a leisurely attitude because you have "so much time." Before you know it, you have no time at all.  If you know you tend to procrastinate, create some structure that gives you a specific window of time to accomplish your task. Ever notice how productive you are right before you go on vacation? You know that in order to leave, you have to get these things done. And you do.  Create pressure, if you need it, and it can be the catalyst to get you going. My challenge to you this week: Stop stalling. Just do it!   Coaching question:What next step will you take now to move in the right direction? Until next time ... Warm wishes, P.S. Encourage your friends and family by sharing this newsletter and invite others to subscribe! Just send them to www.valorieburton.com, where they can enter their email address on the home page. Valorie Burton, a life coach and speaker, is the author of Listen to Your Life, Rich Minds, Rich Rewards, What's Really Holding You Back?, Why Not You? and her latest, How Did I Get So Busy? The 28-Day Plan to Free Your Time, Reclaim Your Schedule and Reconnect with What Matters Most. Subscribe to her FREE, inspirational e-newsletter at www.valorieburton.com. Please feel free to forward The Coaching Session with Valorie Burton E-Newsletter to friends and colleagues, but please forward in its entirety. The Coaching Session with Valorie Burton E-Newsletter is written and distributed by Inspire, Inc. (c) Copyright 2010 Valorie Burton and Inspire Inc.