Free Motivational Topics in Phoenix
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What’s Your Bike?
Dave Cooke, CEO and Board Chair, 100Pedals, Inc.
Request This Free Speech“What’s your bike” introduces audiences to the struggles of addiction in the family, while lending credibility with those on their similar paths. Dave takes his audiences on a profound, personal journey where they transition from a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness to a place of empowerment and possibility, as they confidently begin the search for their path through the adversities which are dragging them down. MORE >
As the audience discovers the possibilities for change in the face of chaos, Dave moves them from a place of fear and worry to one of hope and opportunity while helping them recognize the impact of both on their lives and their outcomes.After learning his youngest child was addicted to heroin, Dave Cooke spent the next eighteen months on a relentless quest to save him. This determined commitment took him through all the experiences a parent goes through – deception, theft, overdoses, multiple arrests, jail, homelessness and untold sleepless nights. With every painful experience guilt and failure took another piece out of his spirit to the point where he felt as though everything was lost. His business nearly collapsed, his health was suffering, and his relationships were falling apart. Dave was broken in every way imaginable.
Late one night, in a desperate plea for relief, Dave took on a personal challenge to ride his bike for one hour a day, for one hundred consecutive days. It was an activity which completely changed his life. Dave’s inspiring story provides powerful insights into the experiences of being a parent of an addicted child, while offering an incredibly inspiring message for parents struggling to find their way through life’s adversities such as the chaos of their child’s addiction.
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What is Happiness / Success?
Mark Reinoso, Managing Partner / Owner, Desert State Fire, PM Contracting Team, Irvington House
Request This Free Speech"I want to be rich" "I want to be famous" "I dont want to work" "I want good food" "I want to travel." "I want kids, or more kids". "I want someone to share my life with"...the list goes on and on. Those are all admirable goals, but that's not what makes us happy. Happiness is more than a great bottle of wine, a fat bank account, or an exotic place. MORE >
We come from all walks of life, have vastly different figures in our bank accounts, we come from different countries...we couldn't be more different! But yet, almost all of us would consider ourselves happy. Even people in war torn countries consider themselves happy.Enjoyment is temporary, and so is discomfort. You can enjoy a great meal, or a ride on a scooter, a trip to a foreign land... Happiness isnt excitement, or enjoyment. Just because you really enjoyed that roller coaster of that glass of whiskey, doesn't mean you are happy. And Just because you aren't enjoying yourself in that particular moment, doesn't mean you are unhappy.Just because you dont enjoy your visit to the proctologist or gynecologist, doesn't mean you aren't happy.
Happiness is a deep abiding feeling...its visceral.Its a deep abiding feeling that you have. Its knowing that you are living your best life you can with the circumstances you have. It's knowing that you are cultivating the best relationships you can, that you are wanted and needed by the people you love.
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The Stories We Tell Ourselves: The Importance of Shifting Your Mindset
Brad Graber, Author, Dark Victory Press
Request This Free SpeechWe all have stories we tell about our lives. Some are shared in families. Others, with friends. Stories about when we met the love of our life. About the day our children were born. How we found our first job. But there are other stories that we don't share. Those are the internal stories going on in our heads. The stories we tell ourselves about our worthiness. About how people think about us. Stories that affect how we process the world around us. Stories that rule our nature and impact the quality of our lives. How can we edit these stories and find a better path? MORE >
Brad is a former healthcare administrator. He holds a B.A. from S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo and an M.H.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. He no longer works in healthcare but continues to volunteer with non-profit organizations. He is the author of the award-winning novels The Intersect and After the Fall. He also writes a weekly blog: There, I Said it! His third book - What's That Growing in My Sour Cream? - is a compilation of Brad's best humor essays. His newest release is Boca by Moonlight, the story of a widower who learns the importance of friendship and family. For more information about Brad Graber go to www.bradgraber.com.Warm, engaging, and at times, very funny, Brad will be a welcome addition to your meeting.
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The Art of the Pivot: How to Rebuild When the Plan Falls Apart
John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley
Request This Free SpeechEvery life has a moment where the plan stops working. A career ends. A business fails. A health crisis hits. What separates the people who stay stuck from the ones who rebuild isn’t talent or luck – it’s the willingness to pivot without losing yourself in the process. Drawing from his own experience rebuilding across multiple industries and life stages, John Franklin Wiley delivers a talk that’s equal parts strategy and soul. He shares the pivots that worked, the ones that didn’t, and the quiet internal shifts that made the difference. MORE >
Your audience will walk away with:
• The three stages of every successful pivot (and where most people stall)
• How to distinguish between quitting and strategic retreat
• Why your next chapter doesn’t have to look anything like the last one Practical takeaways for anyone in transition, starting over, or wondering if their best days are behind them. Spoiler: they’re not. -
Streets to Submarines to the C-Suite: What Four Decades of Unlikely Turns Taught Me About Resilience
John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley
Request This Free SpeechBy 15, John Franklin Wiley was on the streets. By 20, he was aboard a nuclear submarine. He went on to become a top income earner, a pastor, a CEO, and the founder of a nonprofit that turned an abandoned hospital into housing for homeless families. MORE >
Along the way, he lost everything more than once and rebuilt every time. This isn't a rags-to-riches motivational speech. It's an honest, sometimes funny, deeply human look at what resilience actually costs and why the most important chapter of your life might be the one you haven't written yet.Your audience will walk away with:
- Why resilience isn't about grit – it's about knowing when to pivot
- The difference between surviving and rebuilding on purpose
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Speechless: Losing My Voice and Finding My Strength
Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC
Request This Free SpeechJust two days after losing her father on Thanksgiving 2022, Dr. Deitra C. Payne lost her memory and her ability to speak — and from that hospital bed, began one of the most extraordinary comeback stories you'll ever hear on a stage. Drawing on her personal journey from crisis to triumph, she delivers a deeply moving and ultimately uplifting presentation that blends research-backed resilience strategies with authentic humor and storytelling. If she can find her voice again, so can you. MORE >
What followed that devastating moment was a masterclass in perseverance. Dr. Payne walks audiences through the mindset tools and inner strength that carried her back to purpose, equipping attendees with practical strategies for navigating their own adversity. Audiences leave not just inspired, but genuinely equipped — with a renewed belief in their capacity to overcome whatever stands in their way. -
Shooters Shoot: Your Win Is In Your Willingness to Take the Next Shot
Cornelius Turner, School Counselor, Coach, and Mentor, CTTheMotivator
Request This Free SpeechIn my speech; Shooters Shoot I focus on the inevitability of failure in the pursuit of accomplishing a goal or doing anything of significance. Metaphorically speaking; great shooters are characterized not by never missing; but by not allowing misses to dictate their willingness to take the next shot. So is life; when we aim for a goal/accomplishment challenges, misses, resistance is inevitable. In my speech; I aim to challenge the listener to keep shooting in this game called life. MORE >
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Second Acts: Why Your Most Important Chapter Might Be the One You Haven’t Written Yet
John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley
Request This Free SpeechAfter decades of building, leading, and sometimes losing – what comes next? For many people over 50, the answer feels unclear. The career is winding down. The identity you built around what you did is shifting. And no one’s talking about it honestly. John Franklin Wiley knows that moment. He’s reinvented himself more times than he can count – from the Navy to business, from ministry to private equity, from loss to rebuilding. In this reflective and energizing talk, he shares what he’s learned about purpose, identity, and the surprising freedom that comes when you stop performing and start becoming. MORE >
Your audience will walk away with:
• Why retirement isn’t an ending – it’s a design problem
• Three questions that reveal what your “second act” actually looks like
• The permission you’ve been waiting for (and why you don’t need it)Especially resonant for audiences 50+, retirement communities, active adult groups, and life transition workshops.
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Purposeful Living: Stop Existing and Start Thriving
Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC
Request This Free SpeechMost people are busy — but very few feel truly alive in what they're doing. Dr. Deitra C. Payne challenges audiences to step out of autopilot and into a life defined by intention, passion, and meaningful contribution. As a coach who has helped countless individuals navigate career transitions, personal reinvention, and the pursuit of long-deferred dreams, she knows exactly what it takes to move from simply existing to genuinely thriving — and she delivers that message with warmth, humor, and the kind of honesty that sticks. MORE >
This presentation walks audiences through the process of identifying their core values, aligning their daily choices with their deepest aspirations, and building the courage to pursue a life that actually feels like theirs. Whether your audience is at a career crossroads, craving more meaning, or simply tired of playing small, this session is the permission slip and the roadmap they've been waiting for. -
Mindful Productivity: Harnessing Presence for Peak Performance
Frankie Kounouho, Master Certified Mindset Coach, Mindful Balance Transformational Coaching
Request This Free SpeechIn a world of constant distractions and relentless demands on our attention, the pursuit of productivity often feels like an uphill battle. However, amidst the chaos, there exists a powerful tool that can revolutionize the way we work and live: mindfulness. MORE >
In this enlightening speech, Mindset Coach Frankie will explore the transformative potential of mindfulness in enhancing productivity and effectiveness. By cultivating a deep sense of intentionality and alignment with our values, we learn to work smarter, not harder, maximizing our productivity while minimizing stress and burnout. This engaging presentation is a call to action for anyone seeking to cultivate a more balanced, fulfilling, and productive life—one rooted in presence, purpose, and profound self-awareness.