I have overcome many difficult challenges in my life and have experienced the deepest lows. Through a series of personal candid stories students will "feel" me as I relate to them in a way that overcomes our distance and breaks down our walls. They will understand through my stories that I understand them, sympathize with them and have answers for them. The famous Victor Borge once said, "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people"! I agree and use comedy and laughter to establish our connection. Through humor, your students will begin to accept me not just as another speaker, but also as their friend. The tension between us lifts and they realize I am with them, I understand them. I am preparing them for my message of hope! An emotional bond is cemented when my stories begin to prod at their own hearts. I begin to ask questions and dig deeper into their psyche and self-esteem. I relate my difficult life challenges with theirs and begin to draw them into introspection. Instead of just listening they are now looking within, awakening to themselves and drawing out clarity. Never teaching or telling, I am merely a coach, assisting in their own personal awakening to their life's purpose. In finding their purpose they find clarity, character and happiness. At the peak of their emotion I help them draw their own conclusions, make their own choices and understand the consequences of what they choose. Friend, the NEW "About LIFE" school assembly is about AWAKENING! When we live through a "fog" we wander around aimlessly leaving ourselves open to depression, apathy or even worse drugs and violence. When we AWAKEN to who we are and our purpose the "fog" lifts and a new life begins to unfold. I know because I was once in that "fog", and having been lifted from it, I have devoted my life to helping teens escape their fog! This NEW school assembly really is "About LIFE" and is a life-changing teen event!