Bill Cordes

Bill Cordes is known nationally as "The YOGOWYPI Guy," his trademark "You Only Get Out What You Put In" philosophy. He intrigues, entertains and inspires audiences. He has presented to will over 3 million participants with contagious enthusiasm, delightful humor, and unique delivery to teach teachers, teens, and business leaders, "Better Ways to Live Their Days."

Cordes has authored and co-authored 7 books: "The YOGOWYPI FACTOR," "Teen Power Too," "Teen Power through Christ," "Lead Now or Step Aside," "Teen Empower," and "Teen Power and Beyond."

Cordes speaks over 120 dates a year, and while he loves the work that he gets to do with teens by walking into the gymnasiums and auditoriums of America's high schools, he has the ability to create that same type of connection and enthusiasm with corporate audiences as well.

Since 1988, Cordes has keynoted programs for conferences, conventions, schools and universities nationwide. He has been featured in 49 states and Canada, and presented to over 3 million participants. He has authored and co-authored 6 books for teens and college students.

Created the college program "YOGOWYPI University" that teaches and challenges nearly 20,000 college freshman each year to maximize their college experience.

Creator of "SUP - The School Unity Project" a program desired to empower students and teachers to create a better school culture through positive personal and peer interaction.

Cordes did his graduate and undergraduate work at The University of Hawaii and Fort Hays State University where he was awarded Graduate Student Teacher of the Year by the International Communication Association.