The Message Of Jimmy Cabrera
Professional Speaker and Leader...      Jimmy Cabrera is a dynamic and energetic speaker, riveting his audience's attention through the very last sentence. Every presentation he gives is Jimmy's unique blend of motivation and education. His listeners receive practical techniques that can be used immediately. He has earned the National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Profession "CSP" designation. At present there are approximately 3,800 members within this association, and less than 8% have earned this prestigious certification.      Jimmy has been a professional speaker and consultant for over 20 years, speaking in both the Corporate and Educational Communities. He has the ability to speak to both the adult and youth groups. As a leader, his philosophy is, "Don't count what you have, but what you have given—that total equals your success." He sees and seeks to fulfill the need for communication, education, and a positive influence in the lives of all individuals.  Motivator, Encourager & Committed...      In the last 20 years over one million people - 650,000 of whom were youths - have experienced Jimmy's high energy presentations. His passion is to help make a difference in the lives of all those who attend his presentations. He sees, and seeks to fulfill, the need for communication, education, and positive influence in our rapidly diversifying and culturally interdependent society. His commitment to his clients is to study their needs and customize the presentation to fit and meet the objective. We are challenged to create an environment where all our people can utilize positive encouraging ideas that will enable them to progress and become successful. Jimmy wants to help create this awareness and process at your next conference or meeting for all to benefit.
Jimmy Cabrera's Personal Story
Turning Negatives Into Positives      Jimmy learned some tough lessons early in his life. As a Hispanic he was reared in a predominately segregated community. Except for his parents, he always had the feeling that no one cared. The system certainly didn't challenge Jimmy to be expressive and think about setting goals. He experienced, instead, bitter rejection and prejudice from a society that labeled him "different." Eventually he realized that though you cannot forget the past and the pain, you can forgive, learn from, stand firm, and move on. Handling, dealing, and overcoming the damaged emotions, Jimmy learned how to turn the negatives he experienced into positive learning experiences.  There Is Life After High School      Jimmy's first motivational talk was a flop. This was when others told him, "You will not make it in sales or ever become successful." Something turned and tightened within him, and he decided that he would make it; he discovered that he was a self-starter. He remembers that day so well; it was a hot day in July, 1974, alone and full of fear. But, a commitment was made that day, and he moved forward to experience the taste of success. His first motivational talk turned out to be more POSITIVE than negative.  Success Comes Through Discipline      Jimmy's friend, George Roach, encouraged him to read books to gain knowledge about sales, persuasion, negotiation, self-empowerment, business trends, etc. At first Jimmy was not receptive; up to that point in his life, reading was not a priority, not even a pastime. What jolted Jimmy into picking up a book was something George said to him, "Jimmy, if you elect not to read, you are as bad off as someone who cannot read at all." So, at the age of 28, Jimmy read his first book cover to cover, word for word. What an experience. For the first time in his life the words he read came alive. He realized at that very moment that nothing was impossible; he discovered that there is life after high school. He started to attend various seminars and workshops on communication and persuasion skills. Jimmy learned to take the phrase, "Knowledge Is Power," to the next level, which is, "Applied Knowledge Is Power." A lesson he learned, and is now passing on to all his audiences is "Success is not an Art... Success is a Discipline."  A Mission Bigger than Jimmy      Then came January, 1983, when Jimmy decided to respond to his calling. Becoming a professional speaker became bigger than a choice. It became a desire, a passion, and a commitment to help make a difference in the lives of people. The person that encouraged him and is his biggest supporter is his loving wife, Laural. By establishing and keeping his priorities in order - God, Family, & Career - Jimmy has become inspired to help other find and develop their potential to be successful.      Besides his knowledge in communication skills, self-development, and self-disciplines, Jimmy has the unique ability to counsel and guide youth, as well as adults, in the quest for professional and personal goals. His clients are assured success because Jimmy cares and makes certain that they use their utmost hidden talents.  There Is Life After Each Adversity And Challenge      Today, if you were to ask Jimmy, "Is there life after high school?" you know he would answer, "Not only is there life after high school, there is life after each adversity and challenge that we may experience. Always remember - "It is always too soon to quit!"      Through dedication, commitment, and the application of self discipline skills, Jimmy has learned to deal with adversity. By helping others, Jimmy realized he was helping himself. Yes, it becomes a "win/win" situation for everyone involved.      Jimmy will never forget who helped him - His Parents, his wife, Laural, and his friend, George Roach. He knows that one real way to adequately thank them is to continue making a difference in this country and in the lives of others. For every person with whom he comes in contact, he must try to be the best teacher, server, helper, and friend he can be. As Zig Ziglar once said, "See you at the top."
Mastering Change: "The Process And Profit In Mastering CHANGE In Your Life and Career"
Embracing And Dealing With Change On A Daily Basis Will Ensure A Positive Transitional Change In Your Life And Career
Brief Summary	Selected Points & Benefits
Fact: Most individuals find it difficult to deal with change. Why? I have received many responses: "The fear of failure," "The fear of the unknown," "Many individuals are set in their ways," "Routine," "Familiarity," and the list goes on. Remember, one of the major reasons that many resist or fear CHANGE in the workplace is that most individuals cannot deal with change in their own lives. This workshop is designed to give individuals a step-by-step approach to "Master Change." Once an individual masters change in their own lives, they deal with and develop the ability to master any change in the workplace. In today's turbulent and fast society, individuals find themselves wrestling with constant, ongoing changes. As a business, or as an individual, we must learn to deal with and create ways to profit from all our experiences. In all that we face, let us choose to take positive action to deal with the emotions that will surface. This will enable all of us to remain teachable, and will ensure SUCCESS.      In this presentation, the participants will learn, and leave with, a plan of action that will include the six steps that will affect positive transitional change in their lives, careers, and companies.	YOU WILL LEARN: How to identify your concerns and the obstacles that may be blocking you from experiencing positive change... That before you can go forward, you must discover where you are now... Through the Five "R" Experience Evaluation... How to deal with your emotions so that you can make a positive transitional change... How to deal with the barriers and habits that may keep you from going forward and mastering change... How to take the obstacles in change and turn them into opportunities. This will help you in the transition of change... A step-by-step process that will guide you in making the right decisions to experience measured results... How to better understand the role that your self esteem will play in the success of any change in your life and career... How to implement these steps of mastering change in both your life and career...   PROGRAM LENGTH Keynote Presentation: 60 to 90 Minutes Seminar or Workshop: Two to Four Hours: Custom designed for your organization PRESENTATION CHOICES Keynote, Facilitator, Audience Participation Exercises and Handouts will be provided...
Motivation: "Find Your NICHE or Stay in a DITCH"
Finding Your Niche Is Not One Major Event, It Is A Journey Of Discovering Your Full Potential In Life And Career
Brief Summary	Selected Points & Benefits
It can be a conscious or unconscious decision to fall into, or even worse, create a ditch in your life or career. It is sad, but true, that a majority of individuals are trapped in a DITCH. Ditch...? No way, you think, but that ditch, in many cases, is better known as a "rut" which has been painfully followed out slowly over the years by stagnation, confusion, insecurity, depression, and worse—denial. Peering at the world from their mental burrows, these individuals may see no light at the end of the tunnel. Remember, just as a meteorologist can identify the warning signs of a storm, we too can become informed and aware, therefore, recognizing the warning signs of a DITCH.      Once we recognize that we may be headed into a rut (ditch), instead of dwelling in a pit of our own fear, we can discover the positive values and characteristics of our true NICHE. Yes, we can develop a maintenance program to ensure that we stay out of a future ditch in our life or career.      In this presentation, the participants will learn to appreciate self development by learning how to LAUGH at themselves, fall in LOVE with themselves, and become successful BECAUSE of themselves.	YOU WILL LEARN: How to identify the warning signs of a potential DITCH. This will help you avoid digging your own ditch... To discover all the things that you are doing right and seek better ways of doing things for continued success... How to become pro-active by taking charge of your life... How to bolster your confidence by understanding that "applied" knowledge is power, and how to use that power... What self-promotion is and how to reach out beyond your own limitations by getting involved with others... How to define and practice the true meaning of "stewardship." What goes around, comes around... How to handle failures and adversities, and how to turn them into opportunities from which to learn and grow... How to develop the impetus for success for your NICHE: Effort, Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Excellence...   PROGRAM LENGTH Keynote Presentation: 60 to 90 Minutes Seminar or Workshop: Two to Four Hours: Custom designed for your organization PRESENTATION CHOICES Keynote, Facilitator, Audience Participation Exercises and Handouts will be provided...
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