C A T H Y N E W T O N

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERCATHY NEWTON

CATHY NEWTON is a professional speaker who inspires people to take the right risks for the right reasons and inspires organizations to build a healthy, risk-taking culture. Cathy gets people in the full swing of purposeful risk taking, helping them take on challenge, improve performance and regain energy.

Cathy’s enthusiasm and love of adventure led her to showcase her award-winning advertising talents in her early teens and to perform for NFL Super Bowl crowds as a Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader during her college years. Venturing outside her own comfort zone, trying new activities and learning new things came naturally for Cathy. She devoted 22 years to the “risky business” of education. In her various roles as teacher, coach, and School District Wellness Coordinator, she studied the concept of risk in detail.

In 1992, Cathy took one of the most pivotal risks in her life by launching PRT Consulting, Inc., a speaking and consulting business specializing in purposeful risk taking. She has helped thousands of people — from law firm managers to health professionals to educators — learn how to take purposeful risks for performance improvement. Through her dynamic, interactive and insightful programs, Cathy inspires audiences to stretch themselves farther — handling performance challenges, personal wellness, teambuilding or organizational change with confidence.

Cathy is the author of three books: Living in Full Swing (Advantage, Charleston, SC, 2007), RISK IT! (Incentive Publications, Inc., Nashville TN, 1996), and It Takes Character (Incentive Publications, Inc., 2003).

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“THE REsulTs Of PuRPOsEful RIsk-TAkINg ARE NOTHINg sHORT Of AmAzINg! WHEN PEOPlE dIsCARd THEIR NEgATIvE PERCEPTIONs ANd EmbRACE THE “flIP sIdE” Of RIsk, THEY’RE EmPOWEREd TO dO THINgs THEY PREvIOuslY THOugHT WERE ImPOssIblE.” — CATHY NEWTON

Between the ages of 21 and 30, my first house burned to the ground, I had three miscarriages, my father unexpectedly died from a heart attack, and my marriage ended in divorce. As I reflected on my loss and failure, I came to truly understand the essence of risk – the bravery and resilience needed to refocus energies, to try again, and to have hope. I discovered that the mind, the heart, the body and the soul must take risks. Your perception of – and approach to – risk-taking makes a big difference as to how you feel about yourself and your life. I know because I live it.

CATHY NEWTON

CATHY’s PROgRAms ARE dEsIgNEd TO CREATE A mORE REWARdINg TOmORROW…TOdAY!

PRESENTATIONSlIvINg IN full sWINg – RIsk IT!Maybe you’ve felt like you’ve been pushed off the swing of life…or maybe you just sense that you were meant to swing higher. Don’t settle for risk aversion and mediocrity. Get up, get out, and get in the swing of purposeful risk taking. Exercise your “risk-taking” muscles and learn practical strategies to maximize your potential.

INNOvATION IN full sWINg flip Change-Resistance into a Change-Ready mindset Just when you think you have something mastered, what happens? They change it! INNOVATION is risky business! Making a change or bringing in a new idea requires a leap of faith. You must move in the direction of the unknown on the hope that things will be better. Are you and your team change-ready or change-resistant? You need a personal strategy to address your own attitude towards change/innovation and a strategy to move your team toward change-readiness.

INsPIRATION IN full sWINg foster Positive Energy and spirit in the Workplace There are stressful situations every day that can cause you to feel …no energy! …scattered energy! …even ugly energy! INSPIRATION is your ability to return to your inner spirit—your center of positive energy and well-being. In that state, you will give quality service and focused attention to others. When your words and actions are sparked by positive energy, you can better cope with workplace issues. Get a power charge that will propel you into the full swing of INSPIRATION.

CAThy’S PreSeNTATIoNS WILL PUT yoUr AUDIeNCe BACK IN The SWING oF LIFe.

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“You don’t have to be a bungee jumper or a high-stakes poker player to have good risk-taking skills. And you definitely don’t need to be a daredevil to reap the rewards.”

CATHY SAYS…

INfluENCE IN full sWINg get great Results in building social CapitalDo you understand the give-and-take sequence that builds your “social capital” and makes your organizational world go round? You can INFLUENCE others — co-workers, vendors, clients, family members —through understanding the EXCHANGE process. It’s the ABCs of Influence:• Allies…• Behavior Styles…• Create trust…

Flex your social risk-taking muscles and learn practical strategies for maintaining habits that contribute to rather than compromise your relationships.

INTEgRITY IN full sWINg… keep Your Cool in a Crazy WorldWe live in a crazy world that is more complex, less stable, and more problematic than ever before. Ethical breakdown proliferates. Emotional ineptitude is running rampant. Nevertheless, you are responsible for your actions and behavior. Learn how to integrate your behavior with universal tenets: Respect, Responsibility, Kindness and Self-Control. Learn practical strategies for keeping your ethics intact and your integrity in full swing.

TEACHINg IN full sWINg…

looking for Truths and seeking Answers in difficult TimesTeaching is a high calling, but with it comes high pressure. Changes in methodology, testing, and student safety create a great deal of challenge for educators. In spite of that, your mission remains the same: student motivation and achievement! Look for the truths: revisit the reasons why you are here. Seek answers: learn practical strategies to motivate and engage students. Renew your commitment and get back in the full swing of high performance teaching.

Specifically deSigned for educatorS

CATHY NEWTON

“CATHY, THERE Is sOmETHINg INHERENTlY CAPTIvATINg AbOuT YOuR PREsENCE…YOu HAd NuRsEs REgAlEd IN lAugHTER. YOuR INfORmATION Is vAluAblE ACROss THE bOARd Of HumANITY.” – mARYANN RICE, RN, sT. JOHN’s mERCY HOsPITAl

CATHY dElIvERs ON HER PROmIsEs“Cathy Newton delivers on her promises… she covered every area of concern, laced her speech with wit and humor, managed to relax the attendees, and the interactivity with the crowd was flawless, unforced, and comfortable.”John A. Short, CMP EventPros, Inc

TESTIMONIALS

CLIENTS INCLUDE

“THE sTAff CAmE AWAY ENERgIzEd”“Your energy and enthusiasm were a great way to end our Hematology-Oncology Section Retreat. The staff came away energized, with some great ideas on how to implement teamwork in our department. Your dynamic presentation style, humorous exercises and straightforward suggestions really made an impact!”Katherine R. Mick, RN, Education Coordinator, The Children’s Mercy Hospital

“WONdERful TO WORk WITH”“You were wonderful to work with. Your desire to know our audience and meet our objectives was evident during our conversations prior to the IFB conference. And your presentation was excellent.” Melissa Brooks, Iowa Farm Bureau

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YOu ARE THE bEsT!“Although this event is held annually and has included a variety of speakers, you are the BEST! Our counselors said that this year’s event was by far the best Counselor Appreciation Day that they had attended. We owe this accolade to your enthusiasm and unforgettable presentation. You had a compelling impact.”

Charisse Childers, COLLEGE NOW Director, Arkansas Northeastern University

I must have taken the message about risk

taking to heart. When I got back to work

after the conference, I decided to take a

chance at what I thought was impossible.

My company was searching for a new

plant manager and I (a computer

draftsman) put in for the job. They were

so impressed with my request, they are

putting me through a progressive training

program for plant management.

Thanks for the inspiration!

David Davidson, conference participant

MAC Equipment, Inc.

“Your opening keynote and break-out sessions were the favorites of the conference. A participant commented, Cathy is likely to be changing the world — if even one of her ideas gets put into action — one person at a time.”Carol krenning, AmeriCorps kansas

THESE ARE JUST A FEW THE ORGANIzATIONS THAT HAVE BOOKED CATHY NEWTON. FOR MORE EXAMPLES VISIT WWW.CATHYNEWTON.COM

“WOW!...Your enthusiasm was catching and made us all ready to take risks.”Nancy DunwiddieAssocation of Missouri Electric Cooperatives

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