Calendar of Events
2016 Speaking Events
JANUARY
21-Positive pushing: How to raise a successful and happy child. Young Presidents’ Organization-Orange Country chapter, Newport Beach, CA.
“Dr. Taylor kept our audience engaged the entire time and presented insightful strategies backed by facts. I think many of the parents got a wake-up call and understood the need to establish boundaries for their children with technology. We would definitely welcome him back to our YPO Chapter for a follow up presentation. If family is a priority but you or your children are struggling with technology addiction, Dr Taylor’s strategies can help you establish rules that suit your household.” Bart DeClark, event chair
“Speaker was engaging, interesting, funny and had good and relevant data. The speaker was really interesting and informative. Great job! Great job and great take away value great topic, engaging speaker.” Assorted feedback from evaluations
FEBRUARY
17-Your children are listening: Are you sending the right messages? Sugar Bowl Ski Team, Soda Springs, CA.
MAY
2-3-Psychology of ski racing. Two days of workshops to high-level coaches. United States Ski & Snowboard Association National Coaches Academy, Mammoth Lakes, CA.
2-3-Psychology of snowboarding. Two workshops to Project Gold snowboard/skiing development camp, Mammoth Lakes, CA.
“Jim’s talks with the teenage snowboard and freeski athletes at the Project Gold camp provided a key piece to the athletic arsenal for the next generation of elite snowboarders and freeskiers. His ability to connect with all levels and ages of athlete allowed the kids to take away a variety of skills that will help their development. Offering a different tone to younger and older groups, the athletes were all able to connect with the content and gain many unique takeaways in the valuable world of sports psychology.” Kelsey Sloan, USSA Freeski Development Coordinator.
17-Prime ski racing: Psychology of championship skiing. Green Mountain Valley School, Dillon, CO.
“Dr. Jim Taylor was kind enough to pay a visit to a GMVS training camp in Colorado last month to give the kids a thoughtful and interactive seminar on 5 Mental Tools for Ski Racing Success. Dr. Taylor’s approach was lively and kept the kids engaged for the duration of his presentation. Jim’s approach provides tangible, real-life strategies to help athletes work on emotions, imagery, routines, trust, and goal setting. Mental training is such an important part of success in ski racing, but often overlooked in building a comprehensive program. The more programming GMVS can do in this area, the better! Jim’s contributions have been invaluable.” Steve Utter, Alpine Program Director
18-Prime ski racing: Psychology of championship skiing. Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, Vail, CO.
“We were very impressed with your presentation. You kept the kids engaged and we believe they all learned a lot. Many have mentioned that it helped motivate them to wake up at 4:30 am for the next day’s training! Sara Resnick
2015 Speaking Events
JANUARY
2-Positive pushing: How to raise a successful and happy child. Sugar Bowl (CA) Ski Team.
FEBRUARY
18-The theory of everything (related to ski racing, sports, and life). Sugar Bowl (CA) Ski Team.
MARCH
9-Raising generation tech: Prepare your children for a media-fueled world. National Charity League, San Diego chapter.
“Jim Taylor was the single best speaker we have ever had for our National Charity League chapter. “ Christine R.
“I thought his humor was spot on with both the girls and the moms which kept everyone engaged. He brought up essential points we all need to be reminded of in regards to our technology. My husband and I put our phones down tonight and discussed what we miss when we focus on our phones versus each other. A bit ironic, however, as I type this we are both typing on our laptops, watching the Voice and texting our daughter regarding her whereabouts!!” Cheri Kuptz
“What I got from Dr. Taylor cool talk. Don’t let others define who you are; be true to yourself and how you represent your beliefs and values.” Abby Basford, high school class president
“The information and compelling stats made me think twice on what I need to be aware of in order to set up my family on the right path to using technology in our lives.” Irene Roberts
14-15-Psychology of ski racing. Two-day workshop for racers, coaches, and parents, Bridger Bowl (MT) Ski Team.
MAY
15-The future of sport psychology. AASP Regional Conference, John F. Kennedy University, Pleasanton, CA.
“Just wanted to say, “thank you.” You truly are a gifted speaker and our students (as well as myself) were left inspired, recharged, and motivated. It was great to see the passion, warmth, and dedication you have to this field. Thanks again for taking this opportunity to give back to our next generation of mental skill coaches and sport psychologists. We respect you, Jim.” Mat Park, assistant professor
“Tonight you helped me realize the importance of first helping athletes understand these attitudes as well as better ways to explain them. The creative ways you used analogies such as who holds the gun, the let-down from not getting that perfect birthday gift and your wonderful caveman stories helped me understand things better and will surely help me in my future career. Once again, I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful presentation.” Richard Iacino, master’s candidate
SEPTEMBER
11-Two essential mental skills: Imagery and routines. Green Mountain Valley School, Valle Nevado, Chile.
OCTOBER
13-14-What’s your ‘thing?’: Key elements to developing a successful sport psychology consulting business. Six-hour workshop, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Indianapolis.
“It was GREAT!! It was exactly what I was hoping for and exactly what I got. I appreciate you sharing so much …your journey, your development, how you do stuff, your model. Thanks too for being SO practical in the workshop. I loved it and made my head explode with ideas.” Steve Hamilton, Ph.D.
“Thank you very much for an awesome workshop. One of the things I appreciated most was the structure you built in (PP slides, topics); however, you casually adjusted (Day 2) to give some extremely practical recommendations along the way. One other thing I really liked about the workshop was your candidness. Your workshop was the highlight of my conference.” Jason Grindstaff, Ph.D.
NOVEMBER
8-Eight attitudes that make or break athletes. Far West Ski Association annual meetings, Squaw Valley, CA.
21-Eight attitudes that make or break athletes. Squaw/Alpine Foundation, Squaw Valley, CA.
21-Positive coaching: How to coach successful and happy athletes. Squaw/Alpine Foundation, Squaw Valley, CA.
DECEMBER
19-21-Prime ski racing: Psychology of championship skiing. Three-day workshop for Crystal Mountain Athletic Club, Seattle, WA.
Our whole family really enjoyed our time of learning from your seminars. Thank you for your insight and information on so many different aspects of sports psychology. Your material — books, blogs, and speeches — will help me to be a better mom, coach, and mentor in sports and in life. I would definitely recommend you as a speaker for any school group, sports team, or parent organization. KC Holm
2014 Speaking Events
JANUARY
11-12-Psychology of ski racing. Two-day clinic for racers, coaches, and parents. Craigleith Ski Club, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
FEBRUARY
15-Teaching generation tech: Self-identity, Thinking and relationships in the digital age. Keynote address. Emotions, Mind & Self conference, San Francisco.
15-Educating successful and happy children: Developing self-esteem, ownership and emotional mastery. Breakout session. Emotions, Mind & Self conference, San Francisco.
JUNE
3-Psychology of ski racing. Day-long workshop for athletes and coaches. Sugar Bowl Ski Academy, Norden, CA.
JULY
10-Psychology of Cycling. Achieve Cycling Team, Mill Valley, CA.
11-Leader-as Decision-Maker. A leadership workshop for senior officers. U.S. Coast Guard, Alameda, CA.
SEPTEMBER
15-Educating Generation Tech: Prepare Your Students for a Media-fueled World.Invited keynote, Madera (CA) Dept. of Education.
“I left the session thinking about raising children and teaching them to interact with others face to face as well as with technology. Just as parents guide their children, as they grow up, to function in society they will now have to provide guidance as their children develop their use of technology. With guidance children can become value driven, guided by their convictions along with being caring of others as they function in the digital world.” Stella Bohn, Mathematics Teacher
“I really liked the notion of teaching students how to balance access to 24/7 technology tools while at the same time using technology purposefully as a learning opportunity. It seems that finding balance between our use of technology and the other aspects of life that give us joy is well worth considering.” Kathy Woods, Director, Curriculum & Instruction
OCTOBER
10-Positive Pushing: How to Raise a Successful and Happy Child. Menlo Park-Atherton Educational Foundation, Menlo Park, CA.
“Dr. Taylor’s discussion was a wonderful mix of facts, funny anecdotes and practical advice. I appreciated his “Positive Pushing” approach to parenting, advocating for parents to challenge their children to reach their full potential while having empathy and compassion. His focus on teaching our children self-esteem and resiliency by praising their effort rather than the result really resonated with me and everyone who attended the event walked away with some simple strategies on how to raise happy and successful children.” Amy Coolican, MPAEF officer
14-15-Psychology of Ski Racing. Two-day clinic for athletes and coaches. Sugar Bowl Academy, Soda Springs, CA.
24-Raising Generation Tech: Preparing Children for a Media-fueled World. Mind-Change conference, San Francisco.
“I was extremely impressed with Dr. Jim Taylor’s presentation, Raising Generation Tech: Prepare your Children for a Media-fueled World. Dr. Taylor shared his extensive research and unique viewpoint in a way that really resonated with the audience. Thanks for your message and your energy!” Shira Goldetsky, conference director
2013 Speaking Events
FEBRUARY
17-Developing life skills in young people. Parent workshop, Sugar Bowl (CA) Ski Team.
20-Two essential mental skills: mental imagery and routines. Athlete/coach workshop, Sugar Bowl (CA) Ski Team.
21-Prime business: The psychology of spectacular success. LPL Financial Due Diligence meetings, San Jose, CA.
27-Prime business: The psychology of spectacular success. Natixis Global Asset Management leadership meetings, Los Angeles, CA.
MARCH
14-Psychology of cycling. Osher UCSF Mini-Medical School for the Public on Cycling Medicine, San Francisco.
16-Psychology of ski racing success. Far West Ski Association Performance Camp, Sugar Bowl, CA.
23-24-Psychology of youth diving. Two-day educational program for divers, coaches, and parents. Whirlwind Diving, Fairfield, CT.
APRIL
13-Psychology of cross-country ski racing. Invited speaker, USSA Super Tour kick-off, Truckee, CA.
27-Prime leadership for 21st century business. Professional Develop Program workshop, Graduate School of Economics and Business Administration, St. Mary’s College (CA).
“Thanks for your excellent and very rewarding seminar for our Professional MBAs. I very much appreciated your thoughtful and comprehensive approach. I look forward to having you back with many more attending.” Shyam Kamath, Associate Dean of Graduate Business and Global Programs
MAY
9-10-Psychology of alpine ski racing. Two-day workshop for coaches and parents. British Columbia Alpine Ski Federation, Kelowna, BC.
“Jim came to our annual Spring meeting and captured the minds of all who attended. Knowledge of sport, and in particular our sport, allowed Jim to touch the minds of both coaches and parents. We all learned and were entertained.” Bruce Goldsmid, CEO, BC Alpine Ski Association
OCTOBER
3-Positive pushing: How to raise a successful and happy child. Cultivate, Grow, Harvest: Young President’s Organization-Central US Regional Conference, Napa, CA.
4-Finding balance in an unbalanced life. Cultivate, Grow, Harvest: Young President’s Organization-Central US Regional Conference, Napa, CA.
23-Raising generation tech: Prepare your children for a media-fueled world. Youth Mental Health Symposium, Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
NOVEMBER
6-Life skills for successful achievers. Young Presidents’ Organization-Washington, DC chapter.
23-Prime coaching: How coaches can get the most out of their athletes. Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows Foundation, Truckee, CA.
2012 Speaking Events
JANUARY
10-Your children are listening: Nine messages they need to hear from you. Clairbourne School, Pasadena, CA. (attendance: 80)
“Dr. Jim Taylor’s warm and engaging style helps his audience to quickly settle into the deeper issues of confronting parents in these complex times. His well-balanced ideas are clear, organized, and delightfully specific in a way that allows parents to immediately put these ideas to use. Dr. Taylor will benefit school audiences everywhere.” Robert W. Nafie, Ph.D., Headmaster
“As in his two previous visits to our school, Dr. Jim Taylor’s presentation to our parents was timely, thought-provoking, and inspiring. His discussion of the important messages children need to hear from their parents and other adults was presented in a lively and engaging manner and we received a great deal of positive feedback from both parents and teachers who were in the audience. Highly recommended!” Gloria Stahmer, Assistant Head of School
22-Mental preparation for ski racing. Sugar Bowl (CA) Ski Team. (attendance: 80)
MARCH
20-Positive pushing: How to raise a successful and happy child. Stevenson School, Carmel, CA. (attendance: 85)
22-23-Prime business: Raise the bar for spectacular success. 2012 Transamerica Capital Coaching Forum, Boston. (attendance: 190)
“I was hoping to hear something inspirational and really needed some new motivational insight with respect to my business practices. Your meeting was perfect timing! Your presentation was clear and concise. Basically, your overview of your Prime Business pyramid made sense – especially, how all the categories relate to our personal and business lives. You provided a way for each person to manage, cope and excel within the complicated world that we live.” Frank Grasso, CFP, CLU, COGENT Wealth Management, Inc.
“I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Taylor’s Prime Business presentation. His refreshingly simple, yet profound process gave me the step-by-step tools I need to have more mental balance and focus. I believe that having the right mindset will empower me to be more successful and Dr. Taylor’s techniques will show me the way. “ Stacy Clifford, Holistic Wealth Advisors
“Excellent stuff… Liked this a lot….The psychological aspect is so important and we don’t spend nearly enough time on this… Really liked this discussion…Tremendous presentation…very useful material…excellent!” Attendee comments
APRIL
9-Psychology of rowing. Marin Rowing Club, Larkspur, CA. (attendance: 25)
14-Applied sport psychology in action. 2012 Southwest Regional Sport Psychology Conference, Denver. (attendance: 70)
27-Prime business: Raise the bar for spectacular success. 2012 Transamerica Capital Coaching Forum, Los Angeles. (attendance: 180)
“I want to thank you for your presentation in Los Angeles last Friday. I found the material pertinent and entertaining. Your experience as a performance psychologist was relevant and is sorely needed in my industry (financial services). No doubt any individual would find the principles you present of immense personal value. I was able to jot down a number of great ideas from your presentation that I am confidant will increase my success with far less stress.” M. Brett Sutherland, LPL Branch Manager
“Very organized and impactful; Good reflective information; Good presentation; Enjoyed learning new skills; Practical information to improve mindset and thus grow business; Great, made sense, easy to understand; Excellent.” Attendee comments
MAY
1-Your children are listening: Nine messages they need to hear from you. San Francisco Parents of Multiples. (attendance: 24)
3-4-Prime business: Raise the bar for spectacular success. 2012 Transamerica Capital Coaching Forum, Dallas. (attendance: 200)
“Well organized and clear info; Great advice; Excellent presentation, made me really think about my personal and business habits.” Attendee comments
17-18-Prime business: Raise the bar for spectacular success. 2012 Transamerica Capital Coaching Forum, Minneapolis. (attendance: 195)
“A+; Really made me think to look at what I need to improve to enjoy success and grow with it; A great overall game plan; Good stuff, glad I attended; Great information with actionable items; Learned a lot; Very good; Great review of importance of mental attitude; Enjoyed; Great focusing meeting, good presentation; Good ideas; Different and refreshing; Useful-good personal and business development tools.” Attendee comments
25-Getting the mo’ going in your start-up. Stakeholders’ meeting facilitation. The Aspen Clinic, Colorado. (attendance: 10)
JUNE
13-Prime business: The psychology of spectacular success. Merrill Lynch Southeast Regional Optimal Practice Forum Two, Miami. (attendance: 235)
JULY
12-Achieving prime performance in sport, business, and life. Bohemian Club, Monte Rio, CA. (attendance: 160)
SEPTEMBER
28-30-Preparing young athletes for success in sport and life. Three-day workshop for athletes, coaches, and parents. Burke Mtn. Academy, VT.
“This year, we wanted to bring in an expert on Sport Psychology because we saw it as an opportunity to augment our already strong athletic programming. Jim was a natural fit because of his years of working with the unique challenges alpine ski racers face, in addition to being a former internationally ranked racer himself. The response from our coaches, parents and athletes has been nothing short of amazing. We couldn’t be happier!” Eric Harlow, Head international coach
“When Dr. Taylor met with the girls at Burke, he talked a lot about frustration, anxiety, and fear in ski racing. He explained to us the importance of positive self-talk and confidence in skiing, and gave really relevant examples of skiers who, just by being more confident, relaxed, and positive, have been able to take their ski racing to the next level. Every time he introduced a new idea he asked us how we felt about it or if we had experience with it, so it gave us an opportunity to make it personal and interact with him. When we talked at dinner that evening, we all thought it was helpful and relevant to skiing as well as the rest of our lives. I think confidence and positivity are things that a lot of girls, especially our age, struggle with, and it was great to get some resources to deal with them and hopefully will help us to improve in competition.” Tara Humphries, 18-year-old Nordic skier
“Gripping, thoughtful, witty, on point and poignant is how I felt about Jim Taylor’s lecture on parenting athletes. I learned a lot in 90 minutes. He succeeded in making me aware, and made positive, simple suggestions that I will definitely implement.” Charlie Humphries, parent
OCTOBER
15-16-Psychology of ski racing. Two-day workshop for athletes and coaches. Sugar Bowl Academy, Truckee, CA.
17-Raising generation tech: Prepare your children for a media-fueled world. Greenwood School, Mill Valley, CA.
“Your talk was a delightful and informative evening, and left me feeling grounded in an understanding both of the value and permanence of ever-evolving media and our need to address its ubiquitous presence with both an understanding of our children’s needs and a firm commitment to their health and safety. The tone was just right for those folks who are just beginning to question their boundaries around their children’s media use, and there was substance for those who already limit media use, but still appreciate reminders about how important it is to stay alert and strong.” Peggy Rock, Head kindergarten teacher
19-Your children are listening: Nine messages they need to hear from you. Menlo Park (CA) Atherton Education Foundation.
24-Mental preparation for alpine ski racing. Loveland (CO) Ski Team. 24-Mental preparation for alpine ski racing. Park City (UT) Ski Team.
NOVEMBER
6-7- Preparing for the rigors of the competitive race season. Two-day workshop, Sugar Bowl Academy, Truckee, CA.
7-Positive pushing: How to raise a successful and happy child. Lake Tahoe School, Incline Village, NV.
“As an experienced head of school who has observed parents become more and more confused over the years about their roles and responsibilities in guiding their children, I am delighted to have discovered Dr. Jim Taylor. Jim kicked off our Parent Speaker Series this year with a timely and humorous presentation that struck a chord in all parents present — and their children ranged in age from 4 to 17. He was wonderfully clear about the role of parents as adults, not as their children’s friends. He spoke directly to the complicated emotions and reactions we too often feel when our children are not “successful” in the ways we have anticipated or expected. He provided specific strategies for dealing not just with our off spring, but with ourselves. I found it particularly gratifying that he was willing to express opinions and approaches that firmly addressed the accountability of parents. I look forward to having him return and work with us again.” Ruth Glass, head of school
“I had the opportunity to hear Jim Taylor speak recently about Positive Pushing. He is a very charismatic and engaging speaker and his delivery is both humorous and compelling. More important is the message he gives about teaching our children self esteem, ownership and emotional mastery. After hearing Jim’s presentation, I am excited to implement his strategies to help guide my boys in learning to realize their full potentials.” Stacey F. Herhusky, parent
12-The use of technology in maximizing athletic performance. Panel discussion, Aspire4Sport International Sports Conference, Doha, Qatar.
“Jim provided significant insights into the area of sports psychology and sports science. He offered an interesting discussion of how sports psychology and sports science can improve an athlete’s performance and approach to their individual sports along with analyzing a number of aspects related to their performance and attitudes towards competition. In answering audience questions, Jim was able to easily focus on the essence of their questions and relate his answers to the ideas he had expressed in his initial presentation and also add new and valuable information. After the presentation audience members were eager to have individual follow-up discussions of the topics of the presentation with Jim.” Dr. Peter Bowman, director, Qatar Center of Excellence for Sports Technology
13-Prime sport: The psychology of maximizing athletic performance. Workshop, Aspire4Sport International Sports Conference, Doha, Qatar.
27-Raising generation tech: Prepare your children for a media-fueled world. Menlo Park (CA) Atherton Education Foundation.
DECEMBER
11-13-Getting psyched up for race season. Three-day workshop, Burke Mtn. Academy, East Burke, VT. 28-Positive pushing: How to raise a successful and happy child. Northstar Team Foundation, Truckee, CA. 28-Prime snowsport: Triumph of the competitor’s mind. Northstar Team Foundation, Truckee, CA.
“Dr. Jim Taylor is fantastic! He came to speak to our athletes, coaches and parents at the Northstar Ski and Snowboard Program. His presentation on Prime Snowsports was very engaging and the content extremely insightful. He made abstract qualities of top performance, such as motivation and confidence, accessible. He also gave our athletes concrete tools to enhance their success. An elite athlete himself and having worked world-wide with many accomplished athletes, his presentation is authentic and credible. The talk was well received and the athletes left inspired and fired-up! Five Stars!!” Melissa Huml, President, Northstar Team Foundation
2011 Speaking Events
FEBRUARY
9-Your children are under attack: How popular culture is destroying your kids’ values, and how you can protect them. Woodside Elementary School, Woodside, CA.(attendance: 40)
“Last night’s presentation with Dr. Jim Taylor was enlightening, sobering, comforting and humorous all at once! Dr. Taylor gave us hard facts and common-sense philosophies related to raising children in today’s world and, in addition, sent us home with practical advice and strategies we can implement at home. We left feeling empowered and motivated to take a more active role in monitoring our kids’ exposure to popular culture. It was an eye-opening experience and extremely thought-provoking.” Cindy Goldberg, mother of two
APRIL
5-Positive pushing: How to raise a successful and happy child. Trinity Pre-school and Kindergarten, San Rafael, CA (attendance: 20)
“It was a pleasure to be a part of Dr. Taylor’s discussion on positive pushing. In a style which is direct, witty and affable, he invited parents to join him in meeting the challenges which face our children today. His dedication to helping parents raise successful and happy children was inspiring. The audience was clearly engaged, entertained, and challenged.” Sarah Centeno, M.D.; Child psychiatrist; Mother of three
“We were very fortunate to have Jim present nuggets of wisdom from his book ‘Positive Pushing.’ His discussion was poignant and chock full of helpful anecdotes relating to parenting as a whole and raising children in this very hectic and competitive world. “Positive Pushing” is a must read for parents who want to raise happy and responsible kids. Because of Jim, we all feel more comfortable with the concept of “pushing” as a child-rearing tool and a tool for instilling self-esteem in our children.“Sarah Fonkalsrud, Parent speaker chairperson; mother of two
“I truly enjoyed Jim Taylor’s presentation on “Positive Pushing.”He brings a unique perspective to the art of child rearing. His unusual background as both a Ph.D. in Psychology and a competitive athlete supports his balanced approach to working with children and families. He encourages an empathetic and compassionate approach and simultaneously advocates for challenging children to reach their full potential.” Paige Cross, mother of two
6-Psychology of triathlon. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team-in-Training, San Francisco. (attendance: 50)
“Last night’s psych talk got me really fired up! All of Dr. Jim’s ideas really hit home. He is inspiring, funny, and, most important, he helps our ‘newbie’ triathletes become better prepared for the new challenges with which they will be faced in the coming months. And TnT really appreciates Dr. Jim donating his valuable time to our cause.” Samir Ghosh, Head Coach, San Francisco Tri-Team
21-Life skills for successful achievers. Branson School, Ross, CA. (attendance: 85)
MAY
10-Prime Business: How to raise the bar on corporate performance. Natixis Global Associates, Oakland. (attendance: 12)
“Dr. Taylor understands what it takes to get us to become our very best. We all have dreams of new heights of success, and Jim has the passion, intellect, and insight to guide us to those ends. If your goal is to achieve your goals, then don’t miss Jim Taylor.” Ted LeClair, Senior Vice President; Commander, 20-year veteran, U.S. Navy
“I attended Dr. Jim Taylor’s session and was delighted and surprised with the applicability of his remarks to both my professional and personal lives. Jim was engaging and shared specific ways our team could achieve stronger performances. His ideas on ‘stress mastery’ and ‘single tasking’ are two examples of areas where a person can make small changes to be less stressed and more productive/focused. Jim’s Prime Business Pyramid is a valuable tool that I have now posted on my wall – he pushes the envelope but delivers the information in a manner that is invigorating and easy to apply to the real world.” Jennifer Champion, Investment Consultant
18-Money and children: How teaching money sense now pay big dividends later. Private Ocean Wealth Management, San Rafael, CA. (attendance: 20)
“Jim offered powerful insights and practical advice during the webinar. He wove personal stories with the latest research to create a learning and sharing environment for all attendees.” Ralph Latza, Financial Advisor
JUNE
7-Raise the bar to spectacular success. Two workshops. 2011 Global Wealth & Investment Management Advanced Education Symposium, sponsored by Merrill Lynch. Orlando, FL. (attendance: 168)
22-Raise the bar to spectacular success. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Best of the Best Business Exchange, Kohler, WI. (attendance: 125)
27-Businesspeople are world-class “athletes.” Natixis Global Associates. Boston, MA. (attendance: 15)
SEPTEMBER
16-Preparing elite ski racers for Olympic success. One-day coaches clinic. British Ski Team, Manchester, England. (attendance: 30)
“Jim Taylor managed to engage a varied audience with his clear and precise presentation style that was thought provoking and enlightening. Whatever level of coach, there was information that was relevant and could be applied to developing athletes. I have never had such positive feedback on a presenter before and his input into the UK Snowsports conference helped to make sure it was a fantastic success” Tim Fawke, CEO, Snowsport England
17-18-Psychology of ski racing. Two-day coaches clinic. Snowsport England, Manchester, England. (attendance: 70)
“As the keynote speaker to the UK Snowsports Coaches Conference 2012, who also gave additional off- and on-snow workshops, Jim Taylor delivered everything we could hope for and then some more! The coaches were captivated by Jim’s enthusiasm, realism and very practical knowledge. Jim brought his expertise to the conference and delivered it in a simple understandable language which everyone could relate to. The feedback we received from our coaches has been fantastic and I would highly recommend Dr. Jim Taylor as a keynote speaker and educator to any organization–sport or business–that is looking to motivate and develop their members.” Robin Kellen, CEO, Snowsport Wales
20-Raise the bar to spectacular success. Two workshops. 2011 Global Wealth & Investment Management Advanced Education Symposium, sponsored by Merrill Lynch. Orlando, FL. (attendance: 185)
OCTOBER
15-Positive Pushing: How to Raise a Successful and Happy Child. Sugar Bowl Academy, Tahoe, CA. (attendance: 65)
“Dr. Taylor is a tremendously engaging and entertaining speaker. Most importantly, his message perfectly complimented our efforts to educate parents about our commitment to long term athlete development. Our parents were very grateful that we had brought in such a respected expert to help them support their children as athletes and as people.” Bill Hudson, Executive Director, Sugar Bowl Ski Team Foundation
NOVEMBER
2-Your children are listening: Nine messages they need to hear from you. Olentangy (OH) School District. (attendance: 156)
“After reading Your Children are Listening: Nine Messages They Need to Hear From You I was eager to hear from Dr. Jim Taylor himself on this relevant topic to both parents and educators alike. I respected Dr. Taylor’s message not only because it makes sense and works, but because of the wealth of knowledge and expertise he brought to the topic both as a professional working with families and children and as a parent himself. His parent talk and book were inundated with useful research to support his idea of healthy messages!” Lauren vanDoorn, School Counselor, Upper Arlington (OH) School District
DECEMBER
3-4-Psychology of ski racing. Two-day workshop for athletes, coaches, and parents. Multnomah Athletic Club Ski Team, Portland, OR. (attendance: 157)
“Your Dos and Don’ts for Ski Racing Parents was a real eye opener for our parents. Your talk on mental training to our athletes and coaches was really engaging for everyone. But your work on the hill with the racers was truly exceptional. Being able to put the mental skills into action while free skiing and gate training was what really sold everyone on the importance of the psychology of ski racing.” Jesse Scroggins, Head Coach
27-30-Psychology of ski racing. Three-day workshop for athletes, coaches, and parents. Collingwood, Ontario Ski Club. (attendance: 430+)
“We had the pleasure of having Dr Jim Taylor spend three days with our program. During that time he did workshops for parents, athletes and coaches. Every parent should hear Jim speak before they enter their children into sports. He helps to bridge the gap between coaches and parents to allow athletes to grow and learn valuable life lessons. Jim clearly understands the big picture for developing athletes and I would strongly recommend any sport body to bring him in for workshops. It’s well worth the investment.” Graeme Buckrell, Director
“Dr. Jim gave a fantastic speech to our 7 and 8 year old “rising stars” ski racers, their coaches, and parents. He was able to “young down” his vocabulary and main message to meet this age group and it was extremely interactive and effective. His discussion about life skills was exactly what these children needed to hear. It was the ideal starting point for us as parents and coaches to use some simple techniques that will assist them in their overall development.” Kevin Gosselin, Development Coordinator
“Your talk had many great “nuggets” for me as a parent and a ski coach of 9 & 10 year old kids. The idea of praising kids for their actions versus praising kids generically (i.e. “good job”) was an important reminder. As a parent, this is not as easy! I will have to be very conscious when I speak to my own kids after a ski race to ensure I choose an appropriate approach and the right language…..then train my husband to do the same!” Angela Gougeon, former Canadian ski team member, mother of 2, ski coach