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Timothy K. Lynch
Office of Fleet Management
City of Philadelphia
Rick has a magical approach that provides a clear and
concise message specifically designed to the needs of his
audience. Rick will provide all the motivational magic you
will ever need, propelling your organization to the next
level of greater success.
Thomas Mulhern
Frontier Communications
Rick Saldan is a compelling and absorbing motivational speaker and
magician.I have been to five of his
Motivational Magic presentations and it is amazing how he keeps our
college audiences on the edge of their seats.
A highly entertaining performer with great comedy flair. Rich content to
increase students' productivity, peak performance and motivation. If you
need an outstanding motivational speaker for colleges, Rick is definitely
one of the world's greatest speakers and magicians!
Dr. Rob Gilbert, Sport Psychologist,
Montclair State University
Rick Saldan has the wit, wisdom and sorcery of a wizard. He
has a dynamic personality, and all will enjoy his
captivating stories, comedy and magic!
Dennis Slaughter
Credit Suisse First Boston
Rick Saldan delivers a first-class show! A pro in every
sense of the word. Funny, unique, entertaining and polished.
Brian Letscher, Actor
Hawaii Five-O, NCIS, Cold Case, Law & Order and The Mentalist.
Rick Saldan is a wonderful combination of master magician, comic
improviser and first class speaker. The audience loved his program, which
was music to our ears. If you love celebrity motivational speakers such as
Tom Hopkins, Dale Carnegie and Zig Ziglar, then you'll love Rick!
Dottie Burman, President
Burtley Productions, Inc.
Rick Saldan
is an incredibly talented performer and motivational speaker with great insight. He shares many powerful
motivational messages that will enhance your life for the better!
Jack Murray, President
Dream Illusions
Rick is one of the best inspirational speakers on
the scene today. Funny, fun loving and highly energetic. If you want to
make your next event into an extraordinary one, then invite professional
speaker Rick Saldan and his amazing Motivational Magic.
Andres Lara, President
Inspiration Times Magazine
Use Your Head to Reduce Your Stress Author: Suzanne Zoglio, Ph.D.
1. Just for a day, carry an index card with you. Every time a self-limiting thought like "I'll never get ???” pops into your head, turn it into a strategy statement. Example: "I'll never get promoted.” Change to “I’ll probably get promoted if I do a bang-up job on this new project."
2. Learn to turn every complaint (yours or anyone else's) into a question. Complaints are statements of defeat. Questions -on the other hand- beg to be answered and send you on a solution search. For example, if you catch yourself saying, "Every one's in a rotten mood today!" (A complaint), turn it into a question: “What can I do to lighten things up?”
3. Watch your language! Especially when you talk to yourself. The next time you trip up, notice what you say. "Idiot! Jerk! You always do that!” Stop right in the middle of the verbal self-abuse, and ask what you would say to a good friend who had just made the same mistake. More likely, it’d be: "Hey, you did the best you could under the circumstances.”
4. The next time you want to do something but feel you shouldn’t, ask: "Why not?" or "What's the harm?" Once you consider the options instead of just reacting in a knee-jerk fashion, you’ll find a way.
5. Conversely, when you find yourself thinking, "I don't want to, but I really should," think again! Don't just say, "yes" out of habit. Is the request appropriate? Are you the right person? Can you negotiate a later deadline? If you can’t say, "Yes, I'd be happy to" and mean it, don't take it on! Be creative and negotiate. Or be tactful, and decline.
6. When your mind is operating at a breakneck speed, and you feel like your life is careening out of control, stop for a 1-minute "planning" break. Write down the top ten things you have to get done today. Then rank each item: 1 –3 in order of how important it really is. Now start tackling the #1s. No fair giving all 1s. Prioritize, or get help!
7. At least three times a day, take a one-minute “retreat.” Stand still, take five slow, deep belly-breaths (inhale to the count of 6, release to the count of 6. Stop for 1 minute of centered breathing…and you’ll be more efficient following ...honest!
8. Next time you find yourself playing the "blame game" -"She makes my blood boil" or "That jerk ruined my day" or "This place depresses me. consider the power you’re giving away. You can't control annoying people, but you can control how you respond. No one can stress you without your help. Either shake it off, or take action to improve the situation. But don’t empower "the enemy" by getting stressed.
9. When your brain screams, "Hurry up. You're not doing enough," check your expectations. Is your to-do list truly doable? Have you stopped to review your "done" list? Just one self-pat on the back will remind you that you’re making progress. Go from task to task without any pause for applause and you’ll end up feeling overworked, under-appreciated, and incompetent.
10. Feed your esteem. If you want less stress, you’ll have to tame your brain. Start each day with an affirming statement: "I’m prepared, pumped, and competent" or "It's the start of a great new day.” Remember, your surroundings are bombarding you all day long with subtle and not-so-subtle messages of how "challenging" things are. Start running your own tapes of hope, confidence, and appreciation for what's right in your day!
Suzanne Zoglio is a motivational speaker and author of Create A Life That Tickles Your Soul (named “Outstanding Book of the Year” and “Most Life-Changing” in the Independent Publisher Book Awards 2000. FREE motivational newsletter at www.tickleyoursoul.com
