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Michael Karpovich, CSP

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Why is there so much violence in schools today?  Why are so many kids “at risk?” How can a community or a school address the issues of substance abuse or other destructive decisions made by the student body? How can we teach leadership skills and positive self-esteem to the entire student body? 

And what about the “good kids”… are they being overlooked because troubled students receive all of the attention? With all of these issues it is no wonder that teachers, counselors, administrators and other educational professionals are stressed and at high risk for dangerous burnout!

Is there a solution to all of these needs of the school and community?

Yes! The answer to your needs is the expert, comprehensive programming skills of professional speaker Michael Karpovich.  Michael has authored and delivered programs for educational professionals, parents, “at risk kids,” student leaders, entire student bodies, and youth leadership conventions and conferences for over a quarter of a century! 

Let’s find out a little bit more about this very unique man:

Michael Scott Karpovich, CSP, was raised on a farm in mid-Michigan. His father was a physicist and his mother a bacteriologist....Michael says he doesn't know whether he was born or mixed!

Diagnosed with brain damage at age four, beaten up and called a “nerd” by bullies, and severely dyslexic... this unlikely hero has discovered that our greatest adversities are really what make us strong!  As he puts it... “Yuk makes you stronger!”

In spite of or perhaps because of his awkward start, Michael has worked successfully as a farmer, a popular radio disc jockey, a high school drama coach, a counselor, a college instructor, and an author!  Now a successful Certified Speaking Professional, Michael has presented for over a quarter century around the globe, and last year alone, spoke to over 300,000 people at high schools, middle schools, youth and educator associations, and companies! Incorporating his personal stories with humor and priceless information, Michael is asked back again and again to speak on leadership, substance abuse prevention, avoiding burnout, and violence prevention. (Not bad for a brain-damaged nerd!)

Described as “half Robin Williams and half Mr. Rogers,” Michael’s high energy, sensitive and compassionate nature coupled with his humorous and practical message keeps teachers, parents and kids on the edge of their seats!

¨      Delivers Humor & Inspiration with a practical message!

¨      Is your convention’s Insurance Policy!

¨      Co-author of five books: Teen Empower, Lead Now, Teen Power & Beyond, Go Make a Difference & The Better Bottom Line

¨      Has appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes & The Today Show!

¨      The speaker they can’t stop talking about!

 

Areas of Expertise:

 

• Stress / Burnout Prevention
• Leadership
• Bullying / School Violence
• Substance Abuse Prevention
 

Top 3 reasons to have Michael Karpovich at your next event:

 

1. Someone who can effectively entertain kids, teachers and parents while giving them practical information that will positively affect their lives.


2. 26 years of experience speaking to over four million students and teachers around the globe!


3. An effective speaker who will work all day for the price of a single talk!
 

Fee Range: 

 

$4,000 - $12,600

 

Michael's Most Requested Programs:

 

BECOMING THE BEST GENERATION™  Students learn “resiliency skills” ideal for substance abuse prevention, anti-bullying, violence prevention, self-esteem, and even school spirit programming. Becoming the Best Generation introduces youth to the importance of goal-setting and a positive self-image. Participants learn how their perspective of self creates their future. This program is particularly suited to middle school, high school and college-age students. Becoming the BEST is not an unreachable goal; unfortunately, children who receive negative input again and again will never consider it an option. This program motivates young people to recognize their potential and set higher goals. Students leave realizing they are capable of making a difference and determined that they will become world-changing leaders!

RAISING THE BEST GENERATION™   Raising the Best Generation focuses on teaching parents and families how to raise capable children with healthy self-esteem. This program is suited to parents, grandparents, community leaders and concerned educational personnel. The process of raising capable children must take into account the crisis that every family of our culture faces. Participants will learn advanced parenting skills that encourage children to make healthy decisions and positive choices in their lives. Parents will learn the three “C’s of effective discipline” and learn positive discipline methods that teach that "choices lead to consequences." Children who learn that consequences come from choices will become capable leaders!

CONTAGIOUS LEADERSHIP™   This program is designed to introduce high school students to a type of leadership that surpasses self-centered individualism. Participants will receive a new definition of effective leadership and learn how to use it to positively affect their peers and community. Students will discover how positive leadership can stop substance abuse, school truancy, teen suicide, teen pregnancy and other typical dysfunctional experiences of youth from painful cultures. In addition to high school students, this popular program is frequently requested by college and university groups as well as parents, teachers, and other adult groups. With this very program Michael represented the United States of America at the first International Sales Symposium in Adelaide, Australia!

THE ART OF TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF™    Michael’s most requested and most popular program… bar none! This program introduces educational personnel, counselors, social workers and other mental health workers to the effects of "burnout" on both a personal and professional level. The Art of Taking Care of Yourself is a discussion of how obligations and a loss of perspective facilitate "burned out" feelings in people. Featuring the six stages of burnout, the purpose of this program is to introduce and demonstrate specific skills that prevent "burnout."
 

Testimonials:

 

“Michael possesses a unique style and wonderfully blends his themes and humor so that all can relate. He is one of the very few people who has the ability to capture the undivided attention of students, faculty members and parents and not only makes them listen but really hear him. AND BOY, DOES HE WORK FOR YOU! I had him hopping from the crack of dawn to beyond sundown and he never let us down! His energy and enthusiasm was continuous. We really got our money’s worth! If you work with Michael, he will meet every expectation you may have and is more than willing to tailor his program to meet the needs of your district. You will not be disappointed!”  -Paula Gallagher, Whippany Park High School, Whippany, New Jersey

“He was a tremendous success as the leadoff to our 11th Teen Institute. The teens overwhelmingly voted “Karp” as the best and most sincere speaker we’ve ever had for this nationally recognized program. I have subsequently booked Michael for Parent and Teen programs and for my Professional Speakers Series. He has been equally received at both of these programs. One school board member said it best, ‘He was superior, revealing and motivating…’.”
- Tom McNally, East Kentwood High School

“Never in my years of experience have I met an adult that could reach so many young people in such an effective way... Michael is by far the best!” - Marlene Gonet, Substance Abuse Counselor, Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI

“I have been attending professional library and literacy conferences for about 40 years. In all that time, I can’t remember any other presenter making the incredible impact you had on your audiences at the Literacy Volunteers of America national conference. The written evaluations and remarks from those participating in the general session and your two workshops were really outstanding! Such words as ‘fantastic,’ ‘exceptional,’ and ‘outstanding’ were common. One attendee said, ‘Thank you for saying so clearly what I already knew. You had a new way of framing the hardships of life.’ Another person exclaimed, ‘He has such a different perspective on life and pain. He makes us see that pain can be used to our advantage!’ Here is another quote: ‘I got so much from this that I cannot begin to list it. I just want to savor the coin’s edge.’ Someone else remarked, ‘Michael was fantastic! He made me really reexamine my life.’”  - Brenda Gray, LVA Conference Program Manager

“I believe that Michael Karpovich is one of the best speakers that has addressed students at Novi High School in my ten years here. His keynote address “Becoming The Best Generation” was entertaining as well as thought-provoking. The students and staff of Novi all gave many positive comments concerning Michael’s ability to speak openly and honestly concerning self-esteem and making positive decisions.”  - Don Crockett, Activities Coordinator, Novi High School


“High school students are a challenging audience to address and assemblies can be anxious times for administrators and teachers. Mike entertained and educated our students and staff for ninety minutes. Our students responded to his presentation with a standing ovation. I recommend Mike and can tell you, from experiences, to relax and let Karp weave his magic.”
- Bob Smith, Principal Wickliffe High School, Wickliffe, Ohio
“He spoke to our hearts, to our minds and to our souls. His message was loud and clear, quiet and subtle. He was very deserving of the standing ovation given him.”  - Nancy A. De Korp, Ed.D., Coordinator, New York Statewide Advocacy for School Health
 

 

 

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