Lessons in the Circle of Life

Session

DATE TIME SPEAKER
Friday, January 29, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM John Watkis, Speechwriter, Well Written, Well Said


DESCRIPTION:


Isn’t there more to life? Based on his experiences in the award-winning Disney musical, The Lion King, John Watkis provides timely and practical insights to help you understand how to overcome past failures so you can move on to future success. He also shows how to prevent burnout, how to become a person of influence and how to discover your full potential and purpose.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:


  • Learn how to become a person of influence at work and in your personal life
  • Identify the stress factors in your life that could lead to burnout if you don't manage them
  • Discover how to use past failure as a springboard to future success
  • Build more meaningful relationships in your personal and professional life
  • Hear how you can use your unique gifts to enhance your life and the lives of others

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:


John Watkis is a speechwriter, consultant and keynote speaker. He specializes in helping business professionals give better speeches so they can get better results. He is also the first Canadian-born actor to play Mufasa in The Lion King.

For almost 20 years, Watkis has been speaking to audiences worldwide. He has been a guest on the BBC’s World Have Your Say, CBC: Venture and various other television programs. He has been quoted in The Globe & Mail and The Toronto Star. His podcast and blog, Successful Speeches, are listened to and read by executives, speechwriters, communication professionals, preachers, teachers, authors, motivational speakers and entrepreneurs in over 50 countries.