PREVENTION
Motivational Speakers for Prevention & Support
Though many times an individual may not reach out or ask for help specifically, it doesn’t mean they don’t want or need intervention. You may be seeking motivational speakers, youth speakers, speakers for schools or speakers for teachers. These motivational speakers will focus on drug and alcohol abuse prevention, suicide and depression awareness, and other types of violence – fueling those who hear with resilience and hope.
If you are looking for help to prevent bullying, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and suicide awareness, here are some of The Fisher Agency’s top motivational Speakers for the best and most impactful motivational speech on today’s topics.
AARON DAVIS
THE ENTHUSIATOR
Does your school have issues that demand immediate attention? Then Aaron Davis can empower your students and staff to take positive action before tough issues become headlines.
Based on his expertise and life experiences, he thoroughly understands the importance of making the right decisions early in life, as well as the dreaded consequences of following the wrong crowd.
Aaron has been where your students are today and he has experienced first-hand some of the success that they seek tomorrow. Because of his enthusiasm and passion for seeing young people’s lives change, he is known, nationwide, as the Enthusiator.
Aaron holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was a member of the 1994 National Championship football team.
He has spent countless hours with young people in junior and senior high schools, colleges, and juvenile detention centers. He has worked directly with youth as Urban Outreach Director for Campus Life, and as an Educational Specialist for the University of Nebraska.
Aaron is co-author of the books: The Making of an Unshakeable Character and The Heart of a Difference Maker and is the author of the inspiring book, The Truth About Success.
Aaron Davis travels from Nebraska
BOBBY PETROCELLI
10 SECONDS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER
“My message is clear and simple 10 seconds is all it takes to change a life forever.” Bobby Petrocelli speaks these words from experience. A drunk driver crashed through his bedroom and killed his wife. Bobby was seriously injured, but by no means is he a victim. Instead, he turned TRADEGY into TRIUMPH. As a high school teacher, counselor and coach at the time of the accident, he developed a strong passion to reach out to young people everywhere.
Now, as a motivational speaker, he encourages teens to live a triumphant life and find the faith, hope and love that they are searching for. He emphasizes making positive choices at all times, even under pressure. Those who experience Bobby leave motivated by his awesome story, refreshed by his charismatic personality and warmth, and empowered to face their personal challenges.
Bobby’s professional experience includes 11 years as an educator, counselor and coach. He holds a Masters degree in Counseling. He is author and co-author of eight different motivational books. His powerful story is presented in Triumph Over Tragedy. His latest book is 10 Seconds IS Changing Lives Forever: Letters of Hope. His story has been featured on Geraldo, Sally Jesse Raphael, The Hour of Power and The Family Channel.
Bobby Petrocelli travels from Florida
DAVEY MUISE
FIND YOUR SHOVEL
A former pre-school teacher now standing on stages worldwide as the frontman of renowned Boston hardcore band, Vanna – Davey Muise lives his life by following his heart and pursuing his passions without fear of judgment. Despite growing up in a broken home in New England, Davey viewed his situation as an opportunity to overcome his surroundings and use them as a platform to inspire others. He’s harnessed the lessons he’s learned from living through depression, divorce, abandonment, and failure and used them to help inspire future generations to do better.
Davey has dedicated his life to being about people. Whether it’s touring with his bands, producing in a studio or working one on one with students, he takes the values he’s learned with punk rock and brings them to the world. He has brought those ideas to life with his nonprofit Shovel Brand, in which he raises money to help clothe homeless and at risk students in his community and, one day, the globe. Davey’s overall message is sure to hit home with everyone who hears it. Davey’ s mantra is sure to echo in your heart, mind and soul forever: “I believe in you if you believe in me.”
Davey uses his music as a vessel to tell youth across the globe that they are not alone in their fight; that although we may feel weak and useless on our own, we can band together and become a force strong enough to foster real change in our lives and even in the lives of others; that we can “find our shovel” and dig ourselves (and others) out of the negativity we may be buried in.
Today, Davey tours non-stop with Vanna, who have played in front of audiences in over 20 countries and sold nearly 100,000 records worldwide. Davey and his wife are also invested in Hope For The Day, a non-profit organization dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention.
Davey Muise travels from Oregon
HARRIET TURK
POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES
For 20 years, Harriet has challenged teens and adults across North America to make positive life choices through her keynotes, workshops, retreats, school assemblies and corporate presentations – offering her unique, fresh perspective in a world peppered with indifference, complacency and difficult decisions. Powerful, engaging and insightful, Harriet pulls no punches and connects with her audience when she “tells it like it is”. She weaves her humor and her down-to-earth Southern sensibilities into unforgettable messages, challenging listeners to make positive choices.
Most speakers come from a particular field of expertise. Their training is so brand-specific that they are unable to cross over into different fields. Not so with Harriet Turk. Since 1985, Harriet has worked as a:
- Probation Officer
- Youth Programs Coordinator
- Flight Attendant
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
- College Professor
- Nationally known Professional Speaker, Trainer and Consultant
Why different positions in several different fields? Harriet is intrigued by many different careers and loves to work with people. While each position had very different roles, there was one underlying appeal: Connecting with others. In every position, Harriet was regarded as a top performer. In her first year as a pharmaceutical sales rep, Harriet was named Rookie of the Year and the #1 Top Performer. In every position, Harriet was also selected as a trainer, consultant for new programs, and a mentor to new employees.
Harriet will lead your participants on a journey from being ho-hum to being high achievers. Her interactive and energetic presentations combine humor with content, competition with integrity and performance with character.
Harriet Turk travels from Tennessee
MATT BELLACE
Comedy & Learning!
Students today need a speaker who can connect with them on a personal level – a dynamic speaker who can hold their attention with humor, interaction and passionate stories.
Advisors need a speaker who can deliver useful content to students about substance abuse without lecturing to them. Matt Bellace, Ph.D. is the speaker who can meet and exceed those needs.
As a stand-up comedian, Matt is a regular at comedy clubs in New York City and across the East Coast. Matt’s comedy is sharp, honest and always consistent with his message. He performs regularly at the legendary Caroline’s on Broadway and Stand-Up NY. In fact, two of his jokes were featured in The New York Times. In 2005, Matt performed at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.
Matt has more than fifteen years of drug and alcohol prevention experience. In 1993, as a Bucknell University sophomore, he founded a grassroots prevention group called C.A.L.V.I.N. & H.O.B.B.E.S. (Creating A Lively Ingenious New Habit Of Being (at) Bucknell (and) Enjoying Sobriety). Former Bucknell president, William “Bro” Adams, referred to the organization as “revolutionary.” In 1996, the group moved into a 23-bedroom, former fraternity house on campus, prompting US News & World Report to remark, “how times have changed.”
A member of the National Speakers Association, Matt has been speaking nationally and internationally for over a decade. His “How to Get High, Naturally!” program has been best described as a combination of interactive demonstrations, inspirational stories and stand-up comedy. Dr. Bellace has spoken at national conferences, such as Youth to Youth, PRIDE and FCCLA. His schedule regularly includes over 100 high school and college programs across the country.
In June 2005, Matt achieved his greatest accomplishment to date. He received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA). Dr. Bellace’s subspecialty is child and adolescent neuropsychology, the study of the developing brain and behavior. He completed his internship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center (NYC), working with patients on the Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury units. Dr. Bellace’s dissertation topic was emotional memory, an expertise that is not lost when he presents to an audience. As a speaker, Matt delivers an impactful program, using every aspect of his life experience.
Dr. Bellace’s primary goal is to encourage young people to pursue natural highs and make healthy choices. He believes that by empowering students to make healthy choices and pursue natural highs, students will be less likely to abuse substances.
Matt Bellace travels from New York