BiographyATTITUDE! It begins and ends there. Your ATTIUDE shapes how you think, the decisions you make, how you feel about yourself, how you deal with and overcome adversity and ultimately the successes you have in your professional and personal life.
There is also a lot in between and I have been sharing my attitude and what comes in between with Fortune 500 companies like Bank of America, MBNA America and other companies like Skillsoft and Kaplan Testing Prep and Admissions. Rehabilitation centers like Father Martin Ashley Drug and Alcohol Treatment center and Pro Physical Therapy. Colleges and Universities like Penn State, Washington College and Penn State’s Smeal School of Business to name a few.
What makes me different then other Motivational Speakers?
For 15 years I have gone to bed every night paralyzed and woken up every morning just as paralyzed but I am still living the life I always imagined I would be living. This accident changed my life it never for a second changed what I wanted out of my life. As a result I have an unmatched combination of professional skill sets and personal experiences. My 15 year professional career began as an entry level customer service representative and culminated in my 6 years in the office of the Chairman and CEO of a Fortune 500 company. In my personal life 15 years ago I refused to be defined by what other quadriplegics could or couldn’t do. As a result, I blew away what doctors said I could expect from my life and I live an independent life- something the doctors insisted was impossible. My hard work, determination and Attitude allowed me to be back at work full time close to a year from the day of my accident- again something the doctors insisted was impossible.
“I was captivated by the inspirational story.”
“Bill’s examples of how attitude makes a major difference in the choices and actions we take were excellent.”
Why you should hire Bill Cawley?
Well that depends. Is your company, team, group facing difficult challenges? Dealing with change? Then I can help whether it be through; a speaking engagement(s) at an off-site, opening or closing of conferences, business meetings, or other speaking opportunities as well as half and full day seminars and coaching programs.
My senior management experience at 2 Fortune 500 companies gives me invaluable real world business experiences. I have seen what you have seen and been through what you have been through. Let me help your company, organization or team not only achieve but surpass its goals regardless of the competitive landscapes.
Let me also give your company, organization or team an injection of ATTITUDE at the same time. As you know attitude is critical to success whether your business is running well and even more important when facing turbulent times. By complementing my professional experiences with compelling personal experiences I reach and motivate audiences across the country. I reach and motivate in ways other speakers just can’t because they simply don’t have the depth and variety of experiences I have professionally and personally.
While the experiences and examples related were different (and would be for everyone), the lessons learned and take-always were applicable across the board.
I thought Bill was an excellent speaker with very thoughtful things to say. His experience is certainly relevant to what we do at Kaplan—yet he also offered up things that can be very useful to use outside of the workplace as well.
I thought Bill did a nice job engaging his audience with his story. It is always a pleasure talking with someone so inspirational. Thank you.
What do you get from working with Bill Cawley
As a client whether it is a speech, seminar or coaching you will receive a highly customized program. I work with clients to fully understand their needs and adapt my messages accordingly. I draw from real, practical experiences from Fortune 500 senior management positions, to starting and managing my own consulting company, to running 2 non profits, and the challenges of balancing work and family.
My conversational, down to earth, humorous speaking style allows me to easily and quickly relate to and connect with an audience. My practical day to day approach to business challenges and inspirational approach towards life immediately engages the audience. I show how to overcome both the seemingly insurmountable adversity and the day to day challenges we all face in our professional and personal lives.
15 years ago I responded to a question that very few people are ever asked to respond to, “Bill, what are you going to do as a quadriplegic?” My response, “the same things I was going do if I could walk.” I have challenged myself to not let this accident change what I wanted from my life. Now I challenge audiences to challenge themselves.
Audiences leave inspired and empowered because my messages are re-enforced with real, impactful and every day examples that create a long lasting impact on audiences across the country.
