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Increasing Your Personal and Professional Power To New Levels Of Excellence

Have your attendees ever had a negative day at home or at work? How did they feel at the end of it? Tired, drained... Now, have your attendees ever had a positive day at home or at work? How did they feel at the end of it? Energized. What if they could create every day to be a great day? This program will show participants how to make every day that way through actual tools and techniques that will increase their energy level for a more effective personal and professional life.

"Our attendees were truly blown away by your presentation. They moved from skepticism to belief, as they participated in your exercises and experienced the results for themselves. They found your information to be impactful and actionable. These days that is what they are looking for--things they can do or things they can change to directly and immediately improve their bottom line or their life. Your presentation delivered over and over again. They wanted more than 75 minutes."

Sue Cantwell
Director Education & Organizational Development
Grocery Manufacturers of America

Switched-On Living

Would you like to be vitally alive and take charge of your energy and your life? Then Switched-On Living is the program for you. Successful and effective people who are full of energy are enjoying life, too. Following the easy techniques in this program, you can become one of these "switched-on" people and have energy to spare.

Your Success Formula: Personal or Business

How many people receive honest, accurate feedback enabling them to be more successful in their business or personal lives? This program utilizes the highly respected Inscape Personal Profile System to give participants this feedback. By understanding themselves and others, they can become more effective in their work or home lives.

Your Management Success Formula

With the increase in competition and changes in the workplace, the key to good management practices now requires a clear under- standing of human behavior. Through this program managers will learn their own behavior style while they also receive a picture of the style of the people they have to manage. This information will allow them to better relate to and motivate their subordinates and is also valuable in team building, hiring, and the correct placement of personnel.

Managing the Stress of Change

This is a presentation that addresses the specific situation of the stresses we experience as a result of both expected and unexpected change in our lives. Participants will learn techniques that will enable them to cope with the stress of change more productively and effectively.

Speeding To Effective Time Mastery;
Working Smarter, Not Harder

With the complexities of the business world today, there never seems to be enough time to accomplish everything we need to do. Through this program participants will discover their own time management strengths and weaknesses, leading to the development of a personal and effective time management strategy.

 

"The evaluations we received back from the membership on you presentations were some of the highest we have seen all year. We intend to invite you back to speak to our group again in the future."

Lisa Beckman
2nd Vice President
Association of Legal Administrators

 

INDUSTRY LEADERS' COMMENTS


"Of all the Superstar authors that I have coached —Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen, John Gray, Lisa Nichols, and so many others—and assisted along their journey, Dr. Jerry Teplitz is my favorite for deep content.

His immediate ‘stick to the ribs,’ CEO-level put-it-in-the-workplace processes can change your bottom line results in a single session.

Dr. Teplitz is the leading master trainer in the world today. That’s why we literally BEG Jerry to present his programs at our trade shows for the world’s elite business leaders five times a year.

B.J. Dohrmann, Founder of CEOSPACE,
Best- selling author, and Radio show host

"We had heard great things about you from Manufacturers' Agents National Association (MANA) after you spoke at their Keystone Conference.  The glowing ratings from MANA members inspired our committee to book you for our next Conference. 

You had the audience involved within minutes, and soon even the toughest skeptics were convinced.  Above all, you showed that by harnessing the power of the mind people can change their lives.  Thank you very much for two wonderful presentations!"

E.W.G. (Teddy) Pope, P. Eng.,  CPMR
Chair, Independent Manufacturers' Representatives Committee 
Industrial Supply Association

"I want to recommend to you an exciting Keynote speaker we recently had speak at our annual conference. His name is Dr. Jerry V. Teplitz and he did an outstanding job to the extent that 98% of the participants rated his session Excellent or Good with 66% saying it was Excellent and 32% saying Good."

Dianna Braud 
Director of National Programs 
Safety Council of Louisiana Capital Area

"We have had Dr. Teplitz present at four of our seminars in the past two years that include senior and mid level managers in state and federal bank regulatory agencies. I see many of the participants at subsequent programs.

Months and years after seeing Dr. Teplitz, they tell me they are still using some of these techniques. If you need a sure hit program that delivers immediate and long lasting value, this is it."

Roger Stromberg
Senior Vice President-Education
Conference of State Bank Supervisors

"As the Program Chair of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Professional Convention Management Association I recently had the distinct pleasure of coordinating our May monthly luncheon with guest speaker, Dr. Jerry Teplitz.  His presentation on Managing the Stress of Change: Doing More With Less, was one of the best programs we have had in years.  As you can imagine, the topic was exceptionally timely, but it was the way in which Jerry incorporated interactive components that kept the audience captivated.  He brilliantly illustrated tools and techniques that can help us increase energy levels while reducing stress thus resulting in a greater level of productivity and creativity.  His methods were easy and can be applied to all aspects of life allowing his message to be more personally inspiring to all."

Paige Kanatous 
Program Committee Chair 
Rocky Mountain Chapter 
Professional Convention Management Association 

"Choosing you to deliver the closing keynote was one of the best decisions we could have make. Our members were thrilled with the information and energized to go back to their associations. Without a doubt, your keynote was the highlight of the seminar."

Melissa Leighton
Assistant Director, Executive Officers Council
National Association of Home Builders

"Our attendees were truly blown away by your presentation. They moved from skepticism to belief, as they participated in your exercises and experienced the results for themselves. They found your information to be impactful and actionable.

These days that is what they are looking for--things they can do or things they can change to immediately and directly improve their bottom line or their life. Your presentation delivered over and over again. They wanted more than 75 minutes."

Sue Cantwell
Director Education & Organizational Development
Grocery Manufacturers of America

"Thank you for participating in PCMA's Leadership Conference in Austin, Texas.  It was by far our best Leadership Conference to date.  You are to be commended for the outstanding job you did in helping us to offer participants relevant information targeted to our leaders and senior meeting professionals."

Deborah Sexton 
President and CEO 
Professional Convention Management Association

"Thank you for your excellent presentation.  Your presentation entitled Managing Stress - How to Relax and Enjoy helped in making our 121st Convention a memorable event for Battery Council International and we received many favorable comments on your session.  It certainly was one of the contributing factors in making the convention such an outstanding success."

Maurice A. Desmarais, CAE
Executive Vice President 
Battery Council International

"Your topic, "Increasing Your Leadership Power to New Levels of Excellence," was enthusiastically received by all attendees. 

According to the evaluations, 100 percent of the attendees rated your program as excellent (76 percent) or good (24 percent).  I thought you'd like to see the comments directly from the attendees, "Speaker is GREAT!", "Very uplifting and positive!" and "Jerry will be a hard act to follow."  You made us look like heroes!"

James M. Hartley, CAE
Executive Director
Ohio Society of Association Executives

"Our September Kickoff Meeting was an incredible success. Our group is a tough crowd. We were unsure how our members would receive you because your presentation is so very unique.

We didn't need to worry for a second. By the time I got back to my office that day, I had messages from people thanking me for choosing you as a speaker. What a wonderful position to be in."

Monique Landucci, Program Chairperson
Southern Connecticut Association of
Life Underwriters

"Your interactivity with the audience made the presentation more effective and thought-provoking.  It's an accomplishment when one can walk away with something that can be applied in our everyday lives.

Congratulations on achieving that by providing unique 'tools' that we could incorporate immediately.  We're confident that the impact you made with members of ASAE-Hawaii will result in a repeat performance.  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to transcend to a new level of excellence!"

Kathy Castillo 
Immediate Past President 
Aloha Society of Association Executives

"During both sessions Dr. Teplitz captivated the audience with his considerable presentation skills and his programs' content.  No wonder that the feedback about Dr. Teplitz that we received from our attendees was outstandingly positive. 

If you are looking for an innovative presentation then I wholeheartedly recommend that your consider Dr. Tepltz."

Brian A. Mangines 
Immediate Past President of the FSA 
Florida Staffing Association

"WOW!  Every speaker enjoys a standing ovation and the really good ones richly deserve it.  Too bad there's nothing else we can do to let you know how much all of us here at the Florida Speakers Association were moved by your day with us. 

I'm still getting feedback about the great day-long session you did for us and the impact it had on people.  You've given us one of the most memorable sessions we've experienced.  Let me add on a personal note that I've been using some of the techniques you taught us and they have made a huge impact on my work."

Rebecca Staton-Reinstein
President
The Florida Speakers Association

"Thank you very much for your wonderful program. I think the comments from the physicians say it all. The participants really believed that this was entertaining and educational. I think the physicians left there with the idea that their attitude will have a direct effect on dealing with their patients."

John R. Semmer, M.D.
American Association of OBGYN

"Your session was well received, rated highly and added substantial value to both professional and personal lifestyles.  Thank you for your contribution of time and talent, and for providing for us such an outstanding program.  Your wonderful presentation and all your efforts helped make this program a great success!"

Joel A. Dolci, CAE
President & CEO
New York Society of Association Executives

"You are a terrific speaker, and the highest compliment I can give you is that, once again the hard-to please CEOs took away a wealth of usable knowledge. Your session was not only informative, but also highly entertaining and enjoyable."

Joe Mancuso, President
Executive Officers Club

“Your presentation really made the convention. Weeks after the convention, they are still talking about all they learned.

Keeping the attention and interest of attendees for months afterwards is no small feat and definitely something to be proud of. It is speakers like you that make my job easy. You not only educated, but you entertained as well.”

Robert M. Weiss, Executive Vice President
Home Builders Association of Kentucky

"You were wonderful! Your delivery was superb. A speaker that has the power to make people think about and discuss his program long after the presentation is over is phenomenal. "

Glenda C. Cochran, CPS
Director, Young Bankers Section
Virginia Bankers Association

"The workshop was very well received and attendees gave it an overall satisfaction rating of 4.6 on a 5 point scale.  The comments from the attendees' evaluation forms clearly show how much they enjoyed the workshop. 

 "This seminar was amazing!"  "It's truly amazing how Jerry's techniques can change the way you work and live."  "This program grabbed me!"  These are just a few of the great things said about the workshop, and I can only echo their responses. "

Frances M. Gilbert, Executive Director 
Tallahassee Society of Association Executives
 

"Your presentation was one of the best attended programs we have had over the past four years and one of the best quality presentations we have been privileged to present."

Robert F. Lucas, Assistant Executive Director
National School Boards Association

"Your comments were thoughtful, provocative, and gave plenty of valuable advice for improving one's performance and outlook on life.  You held the members attention and entertained us with audience participation and involvement.  I appreciate your enthusiasm and professional presentation.  Congratulations for a job well done."

C. A. "Buck" Vandersteen
Executive Director
The Louisiana Forestry Association

"I would just like to say thank you for presenting two of the most well received programs our members could attend."

Lisa Kinsman, Education Director
Maryland Association of Realtors, Inc

"Your presentation was outstanding. We have received nothing but glowing comments from everyone who was in attendance. You may be sure that your contribution to the conference helped make the experience most enjoyable for the attendees."

Patricia L. Shinko,
Director, Educational Conferences
Food Marketing Institute

"Your survey results were quite impressive.  All of these people have seen hundreds of speakers in their careers but nothing they have seen before has more potential for a positive impact in their personal and professional lives.  I think many were amazed by the results of the exercises that you conducted."

Judith D. Sullivan, CAE 
President and CEO 
Michigan Association of Community Bankers

"The ladies and gentlemen in the group thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and came away with positive attitudes and ideas."

Karen L. Stallings, Director of Education
Independent Insurance Agents of America, Inc.

“Your programs were truly enlightening…. Our attendees were particularly pleased with your innovative approaches to time-management and motivation.…

As a whole, your ratings on the evaluations were superior.”

Jeff Lambert, Program Manager
National Association of Home Builders

"You not only captured out managing partners' attention, but you kept their attention."

Barbara A. Foley, Administrator
Association of Legal Administrators,
Independence Chapter

"Time passes on, but not the wonderful and lasting impression you left with all of our attendees.

I just want you to know we are still talking about your presentation and your unique approach to dealing with our work and lives. Thanks again for helping make our conference such a huge success."

Nancy Crowe, Director Meetings & Events
Alabama Independent Insurance Agents, Inc

"There are many speakers one hears in ones life who motivate them and then in two days it is forgotten.  What you teach one uses on a daily basis and does not forget.  I recommend you to anyone who is looking for the best speaker in the business."

Gary J. Rosenberg, CMP
Immediate Past President
PCMA - Southwest & Pacific Chapter

"I wish to express our sincere appreciation to you for a most interesting and worthwhile presentation. I feel that the program was a success and received well by everyone."

Michael R. Lowry, Education Chairman
Young Presidents' Organization

"According to our Sales Agents and Brokers, your program was one of the best we have offered."

Robert Popp, Vice President
Sales and Management Development,
Century 21 Real Estate Corporation of Northern Illinois

"Your 'techniques' were shared through- out the remainder of the conference and those who missed your sessions certainly wished they hadn't! It is easy to see why you are in such demand as a speaker."

Rose Chambers, Executive Director
Professional Association of Health Care Office Managers

“Great information that can be put to immediate use!”

Cheryl Foster, National Director Sales
Coast Hotels and Resorts

“Awesomely invigorating! Realizing you can take negativity and turn it positive so easy is a great and much needed tool.”

Pamela Cover, Executive Officer
Home Builders Assoc. of Western Maryland
Cumberland, MD

"The audience was captivated the entire time and I've seen first hand that the knowledge gained was carried back and shared with others who were not able to attend and participate.  Through your engaging and amusing presentation, you were able to prove to us all the strength and invaluable power of "positive thinking"."

Michael J. O'Connor
President
Virginia Petroleum, Convenience and Grocery Association

“Not what I expected, but wouldn't have missed Jerry's excellent presentation. Rates Five Stars.”

Lew Shaw, Executive Director
National Football Foundation

"Our attendees enjoyed your presentation and we were glad to have you as a key component of our annual Conference for the third time!  Your evaluation scores were top notch.  For your general session, you received a 4.89 for content and 5.12 for delivery out of a possible six.  And the breakout session scored 5.25 for content and 5.29 for delivery.  Our attendees obviously were pleased with your sessions."

Sharon Boyle 
Vice President 
FSMA

“Dr. Teplitz’s interactive style, humor and readily useable tips made this a very productive seminar for our top agents.”

Nita Everton, Director of Training
William E. Woods

“A great program! The techniques Dr. Teplitz taught can be used right away and every day.”

Fran Gilbert, Executive Director
Tallahassee SAE, Tallahassee, FL

“Thank you for directing such a successful leadership program. We received many comments on the excellence of the program and of the accompanying exercises."

Donna D. Wachter, Executive Director
Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics

"Thank you for a refreshing new approach to workshop topics that put the WOW! back into our meeting!!  Stress is so realistic to everyone in today's society.  It is great to have had the opportunity to share a simple approach with our attendees that will linger in their minds for years to come.  We count it a privilege to add you to our list of outstanding speakers."

Lois Keenan
Executive Director
Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association

“The most unique presentation I’ve attended.”

Ashley Walker, AVP
North Atlanta Nat’l Bank, Alpharetta, GA

"Jerry, your ability to weave together business strategy with hands-on exercises was fascinating.  Especially valuable were the deliverables and take-home nuggets from your message.  Our salespeople left motivated with a renewed sense of commitment; and feedback such as, "Jerry was amazing and  This session is still making me think" is not uncommon."

Tedde N. Reid, President
Supply & Equipment Foodservice Alliance, Inc. (SEFA)

"What a fantastic presentation. You held our interest throughout the whole session. Well done!! Thanks for a great presentation."

Dr. Adrian D. Geering
Chairman
The Executive Committee

"Thank you for opening our annual conference with two dynamic programs.  They certainly set the stage for the conference. You also took special care in crafting your presentation delivery so there was audience participation and increased buy in to your concepts, your sessions were fun, not drudgery.  Jerry, you are a true artist.  I thank you for not only providing valuable information but for making this year's conference one of the best.  I am very pleased with the results."

Joan Tezak 
Executive Director 
Colorado Society of Association Executives

"The workshop that you presented recently at the annual Conference of the Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® , drew outstanding reviews from attendees.

The comments from those in attendance ranged from "Energizing" to "Amazing". You promised to deliver a presentation that would lead members to a more proactive and positive frame of mind in the conduct of their business, and you definitely delivered on this promise."

Joseph T. "Jody" Landers, III
Executive Vice President
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® , Inc.

"Your presentation was very well received with great feedback from the audience.  During these critical times, it becomes more imperative as leaders to constantly re-tool and calibrate our leadership skills.  The presentation provided practical applications and methodology for our members to implement in their daily lives.  We look forward to an opportunity of inviting you back for another presentation in the future."

Gary Murakami
Co-Director, Programs
Northern California Chapter 
Professional Convention Management Association

 

MORE COMMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS

“Fascinating program….I recommend it for every age.  We started using Dr. Teplitz techniques immediately in our office!”

Ronald Williams, Treasurer
City of Suffolk  
Suffolk , VA

"I thoroughly enjoyed your program, and count it as one of the best I have heard in the four years I have been a member of the Arizona Chapter.  The tips and ideas you gave us were invaluable.  I know that your program hit home.  And it certainly stayed with me."

Beth Terry 
President 
NSA - Arizona Chapter

“Absolutely amazing”

Ziggy Martin, Sales Manager
Midwest Cabinet and Counter

"Our entire group was very enthusiastic about Dr. Teplitz.  Not only did he draw in our audience and capture their attention, but he held their attention with his dynamic, original, and energetic presentation.

His creative and imaginative technique will be a breeze for our group to implement immediately, making the benefit of his program literally instantaneous.  His ability to energize a group is amazing.  Dr. Teplitz' contribution lead to one of our most successful meetings ever."  

Diane M. Crandall, Member, Speakers Committee
Orange County Chapter, ALA

“Most concise and helpful lecture on personality profiling and I've been to a bunch. ”

Mark Sorensen

“This is the first time I've ever had a chance to implement a tool that gets a dramatic, high energy result.”  

Marcelle McCullough, Owner
Masterpiece Meetings

"Our entire group was very enthusiastic about Dr. Teplitz.  Not only did he draw in our audience and capture their attention, but he held their attention with his dynamic, original, and energetic presentation.  His creative and imaginative technique will be a breeze for our group to implement immediately, making the benefit of his program literally instantaneous.  His ability to energize a group is amazing.  Dr. Teplitz' contribution lead to one of our most successful meetings ever."  

Diane M. Crandall, Member, Speakers Committee
Orange County Chapter, ALA

“I was in this class for over 1 ½ hours.  It seemed like 30 minutes.”

Lois White, Treasurer
Highland County Treasurer's Office
Monterey , VA

“What I learned was so interesting and useful. I can't wait to share what I learned with all my family and friends.”  

Rebecca Cien

“Jerry is one of the most entertaining, and enthusiastic speakers that I have ever seen!”  

Gina Marasco
Sales Associate
Bigelow Homes

“Most incredible, delightful session I’ve seen in a long time!”  

Betty Manning Hardman, Manager of Meetings
Interstate Batteries, Dallas, TX

“I plan to use Dr. Jerry's techniques to take stress out of my life.”

Judy Downing 
Century 21 – Bob Capes Realtors

“The idea that management, i.e., leadership has the potential to enhance the quality of life for each person we manage, work and live with, coupled with empirical research validating these concepts is powerful.”

Louis P. Batson III
Batson Architects, Inc.

“The most unique presentation I've attended.”

Ashley Walker, AVP
North Atlanta Nat'l Bank, Alpharetta , GA

“Great for those who want to make changes in their life or want to learn to grow or better oneself.”

Brad L. Osen, Principal Engineer
Ninyo & Moore

“This was a completely energizing and enlightening seminar.”  

Fay Medina – Nedd, Sales Manager
NOMCVB, New Orleans LA

“It was so refreshing to learn that the power to change myself was always inside.”  

Samantha Smith, Corp. Meeting Planner
The Travel Team, Inc., Buffalo, NY

“This seminar was awakening and I am now ready to change everything about and around me.”  

Sidnitra C. Bates, Meetings Coordinator
The Matworks, Beltsville, MD

“Thank you. This is the “key” I’ve been looking for.”  

Shawn Tolliver Graham, Event Designer
Soiree, Jenkintown, PA

“Today's session - 90 minutes 'flew-by.' It was over before it started.”  

Jim Suzman, Director of Public Works
Town of Smithfield, RI

“Skeptical at first – but now a believer”  

Carolyn Wieder, Convention Mgr
Alumni Association, School of Medicine – LLU

“I am looking forward to using the time management tools to relieve stress and to make my professional and personal life less hectic.”  

Gary Burns, Signal Technician
Douglas County

“Unbelievable, this program has a profound impact on daily activities.”  

Darlene Mitchell, Manager
Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce, MD

“I intend to use some of the skills I've learned in this session immediately in my personal and professional life.”  

Don Fullerton, Traffic Signal Engineer
City of Jacksonville, FL

“This was the most interesting and useful program I have attended in years!!”  

Linda Peek
Piedmont Medical Center

“This is probably the most life changing seminar I've been to in a long time.”  

Sue Rodi
Baines Ral Estate, Inc GMAC

 

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