Michael Karpovich Speaking Topics

• Leaving a Legacy

  Have you ever asked yourself...“How can I make a difference -• I am only one person?” We all want to make a difference in our families, in our community and in our world. This requires more than simplistic self-esteem; you need clear goals and powerful self-confidence! Everyone would like to “do something good”… imagine making a difference that lasts long after you are gone! During this exciting program, you will learn how to motivate yourself so that you can make a difference that lasts in that which matters to you most. In the end, most people sit and complain as they passively watch the world speed by -• only a few have what it takes to actively make a difference. It is not an option any longer... we must leave our legacy!

• Designing Your Destiny

  What do you want out of life? If a sculptor pictures his finished piece before he begins to sculpt, and the traveler knows his destination before he begins his trip, why don't we design our futures to be exactly as we would like them to be? During this power-packed program, you will use your dreams to create a positive future. If you ever wanted to positively impact your peers, your colleagues, your community, or the world, this program is for you!

THE BEST GENERATION

Never before . . . have we been so inadequately prepared to be capable citizens and human beings. It is time that our society as a whole begins expecting and encouraging the best from us. For too long we have been addicted to mediocrity, materialism, and an unhealthy individualism. When we encounter painful, sad and enraging experiences we often let that experience beat us down! Developing a healthy resiliency is the key to dealing with this and circumstances now demand that we recognize and work to develop...

THE BEST GENERATION! ™

Imagine a generation of individuals that is capable of making a difference among its friends and peer groups...in its schools, communities, and world. A generation aware of the issues and prepared to take action! This program has been designed to discuss and explore the possibilities of this “best generation” . . .

BECOMING THE BEST GENERATION™

Becoming the BEST is not an unreachable goal… unfortunately children who receive negative input again and again will never consider it an option. This program is especially designed for students and introduces youth to the importance of goal setting, a healthy self-esteem and resiliency skills. Participants learn how their self-perspective creates their future. This program is suited to middle school, high school and college-aged students. This presentation often starts youth dreaming of bigger goals and recognizing their potential. Students leave this program realizing that they are capable of ma

The Art of Taking Care of Yourself

Times of change in our business environments can bring feelings of insecurity and anxiety about the future, increased stress and a loss of perspective. Prolonged stress and loss of perspective can lead to burnout... which ultimately affects your bottom line! During periods of change and growth, companies can equip management and staff with specific coping skills in order to maintain morale and productivity. Employers and employees alike need to know how to face new future directions with a healthy perspective and concrete self-care skills. The Art of Taking Care of Yourself™ is a highly informative yet entertaining program that guides employers and employees in learning how to take care of themselves during periods of change. Highlights include the six stages of burnout and setting healthy boundaries. You will learn how to maintain perspective in your life and set boundaries that empower you as well as positively affect your company, colleagues, employees, friends and family! Your results will be:

• Develop a healthy perspective
• Prevent burnout
• Improve company morale
• Increase corporate bottom line

In a culture addicted to adrenaline and stress, we find that we often lose perspective and experience “burnout.” You can prevent “burnout” through this entertaining and informative session that guides you and your peers into healthy self-care! Highlights include the six stages of burnout and setting healthy boundaries. Learn how to maintain perspective in your life and set boundar

Contagious Leadership

This program was designed to introduce a new style of leadership that surpasses self-centered individualism. Participants receive a new definition of effective leadership and learn how to use it to positively affect their colleagues and their community. Discover how positive leadership can stop negative or dysfunctional experiences and encourage positive experiences. This popular program is frequently requested by corporations, associations and other clients. Objectives include the following:

• To draw a picture for participants of the benefits of "a leadership that spreads."
• To make the connection between self-esteem, self-image and leadership.
• To have participants practice the different aspects of contagious leadership.
• To have participants learn and practice specific leadership building skills.
• To discuss and practice encouraging others to find the leader within themselves.
• To stress the necessity of big dreams and grand goals for great leaders.
• To present an in-depth, goal-achieving strategy for participants.