Speaker, Author, Professor and Reformed Class Clown
Over a half million people at more than 500 conference events have been inspired and energized by Dr. Bird.
It's Not a Crisis, It's an Inconvenience!
Impact on Education and the Corporate World
Dr. Bird's transformative, research-based principles of positive psychology and optimism have captivated immense and receptive audiences nationwide. Professionals, administrators, educators, executives, and Fortune 500 companies have integrated his optimistic and relevant messages into their organizational cultures. Emphasizing the importance of sustainable optimism and resilience, Dr. Bird has helped countless organizations navigate challenges and achieve their goals during the most complex and technologically demanding time. His insights have enhanced workplace morale and fostered environments where creativity, collaboration, and productivity can thrive.
See Dr. Bird in Action
Relevant and Practical
Dr. Bird captivates audiences with relatable and actionable examples.
Humorous and Engaging
Dr. Bird is entertaining, funny and memorable.
Inspirational and Memorable
Dr. Bird shares moving, real-life experiences.
Do it Afraid!
Actionable Takeaways from Hearing Dr. Bird Speak
The most important part of a keynote, professional development workshop, webinar, or “wellness day” is to develop insightful, practical, and memorable takeaways that can be immediately implemented. Dr. Bird gives leaders, as well as audience members, practical tools to commit themselves to productive positive growth.
Re-energize, Re-engage, and Re-discover Your Passion
Embrace hope and recognize that your hard work is meaningful and worthwhile.
“Do It Afraid” and Get… Things… Done!
Take actionable steps towards your goals despite fear and hesitation. View challenges as inconveniences rather than crises and let go of negative influences in your life.
De-escalate Tension
View challenges as inconveniences rather than crises and let go of negative influences.
Harness the Power of Resilience
Understand the constant presence of change and allow it to bolster creativity rather than hinder it.
Sustainable Optimism and Positivity
Develop tools and methods to foster a positive workplace environment and combat the negativity and pessimism prevalent in today’s changing world.
Embrace Your Flaws
Acknowledge that it's okay to feel imperfect. Dr. Bird refers to himself as a “normal neurotic,” and supports the notion that it’s preferable to be happily flawed rather than be perfectly miserable.
Tapping Into Your Best - When Your Best is Needed
Dr. Bird provides strategies to audiences to realize and utilize their own strengths
With the popularization of rudeness, incivility, and entitlement, many people feel defeated and demoralized. Dr. Bird moves audiences to awaken their internal positivity, resilience, and their own capacity to re-discover their inner power. Each individual gains tools that allow them to embrace change and face difficult challenges. His work continues to resonate with both individuals and organizations, fostering a culture of optimism and growth.
Customized Speaking Engagements
Thoughtful, Impactful, and Memorable
Whether it is a packed auditorium, a small leadership group, or a large conference ballroom with hundreds of participants, Dr. Bird is readily accessible to collaborate with your team long before your conference day arrives! He is widely known for his expertise and genuine interest in utilizing each organization’s goals, values, mission, or conference theme to create a uniquely tailored speaking engagement that is unforgettable and resonates with your audience. All of Dr. Bird’s presentations deliver smiles, laughter, reflection, and practical applications to participants. He is frequently requested to speak multiple times to the same organization. His presentations hit the mark; are fresh, relevant, and never the same!
