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Cam F. Awesome

Awesome Talks from the Awesome Speaker

I am proud member of the National Speakers Association. As Captain of the USA National Team for almost a decade, I had the privilege to travel to over 30 countries in international competitions. I share the unique lessons learned from my travels with audiences.

My presentations cover a range of crucial topics such as Developing Cultural Competence, Avoiding distractions to be one best self, Creating one’s own reality, and leveraging technology as a tool rather than a distraction. What sets me apart is my background as a stand-up comic. Having performed at venues such as Funny Bone, Laugh Factory, Hyenas, Gotham Comedy Club and more, I can instantly connect with my audience and keep them entertained throughout the speech.

Along with my work as a speaker, I also serve as an emcee for a variety of events such as charity functions, festivals, award shows, and galas. Whether I am announcing live actions, introducing the band, or filling time with humor, my high energy is always evident.

High-energy speeches for professional audiences & institutions

I am a proud member of the National Speakers Association, and I travel extensively to speak to professional audiences from various industries. I take pride in the fact that my presentations are designed to leave the audience feeling invigorated with a long-lasting sense of drive and direction.

Positivity and Resilience

The Knockout Power of Gratitude

Building a wellness program around gratitude

In our fast-paced corporate world, enhancing employee retention and nurturing happiness are top priorities for forward-thinking companies. Wellness programs abound, but one key ingredient often overlooked is the practice of gratitude. Despite its proven link to emotional fulfillment, resilience, and stronger relationships, it remains underutilized.

Discover how embracing gratitude can be a game-changer. Gain strength and chart a course towards a more fulfilling life. Plus, Cam shares riveting true stories from his path to the Olympics, illuminating the resilience and determination born from a gratitude mindset.

Cam possesses an extraordinary gift for conveying the boundless benefits of embracing an “attitude of gratitude.” Witness how this mindset can revolutionize your life, focusing your perspective on the abundance of blessings.

Prepare for a speaking experience unlike any other. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill, monotonous presentation filled with boring PowerPoint slides. It’s a lively, interactive, and humorous talk, charged with high energy, engaging exercises, and actionable takeaways for your everyday life. Embrace the incredible power of gratitude. Through straightforward exercises designed to break free from old habits and beliefs, you’ll reshape your life and set your sights on a brighter future.

Themes & outcomes
  • The Importance of Gratitude: Understand that gratitude is a vital but often overlooked component of employee well-being, with proven connections to emotional fulfillment, resilience, and stronger relationships.
  • Game-Changing Impact: Recognize that embracing gratitude can be a game-changer, both in your personal and professional life, by enhancing your strength and leading you towards a more fulfilling existence.
  • Resilience and Determination: Gain insights from Cam’s personal journey to the Olympics and how the practice of gratitude played a pivotal role in cultivating resilience and determination.
  • Cam’s Unique Perspective: Explore Cam’s extraordinary ability to convey the numerous benefits of an “attitude of gratitude” and how it can revolutionize your life by shifting your focus towards recognizing the abundance of blessings.
  • Actionable Takeaways: Receive practical takeaways and exercises that you can implement in your everyday life, helping you to integrate gratitude into your routine and break free from old habits and beliefs.
  • Brighter Future: Learn how embracing gratitude can help you reshape your life and set your sights on a brighter future, both personally and professionally.

“Cam Awesome’s speaking is nothing short of extraordinary. His ability to captivate an audience is unparalleled, weaving together humor, inspiration, and profound insights seamlessly. Cam’s energy on stage is infectious, creating an engaging and dynamic atmosphere that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. His unique perspective and authenticity shine through in every word, leaving a lasting impact on all who have the privilege of hearing him speak. Cam Awesome is not just a speaker; he is a force of motivation and empowerment that leaves a lasting impression, making him a standout choice for any professional conference.”

Lori McCombs
Lori McCombs
Maher Group, LLC (Conference Planning & Association Management)
Positivity and Resilience

Dealing with Unexpected Change and Setbacks

Change is constant. How do we make change sustainable?

In the past few years, we’ve learned a crucial lesson: Life is unpredictable, and change can strike at any moment, affecting anyone, anywhere. This necessitates our ability and willingness to adapt swiftly, professionally, and effectively. Often, we must do so without all the facts or a concrete plan, and without giving in to complaints or procrastination. It can be challenging, but there’s more to consider. If we fail to embrace change under these circumstances, someone else surely will step in. It’s a demanding task, but let’s tackle it head-on.

Renowned speaker and Change Expert Cam F Awesome offers an intriguing, engaging, and humor-filled exploration of why each of us responds to change differently. He will impart invaluable strategies and fresh perspectives to empower you to navigate evolving business practices successfully. If you often find yourself grappling with unexpected and bewildering changes, then come join Awesome and depart with both physical and mental tools to proactively harness change without losing your sanity in the process. You’ve got this!

Themes & outcomes
  • Embrace Change: Change is a natural part of life, and instead of resisting it, embrace it as an opportunity for growth and development.
  • Mindset Matters: Your attitude and mindset play a crucial role in how you perceive and adapt to change. Cultivate a positive and resilient mindset.
  • Be Adaptable: The ability to adapt to new circumstances and learn from them is a valuable skill. Cultivate adaptability by staying open to new ideas and approaches.
  • Set Clear Goals: Define your goals and objectives during times of change. Having a clear sense of purpose can provide motivation and direction.
  • Learn from Failure: Failure is a part of any journey, including adapting to change. View failures as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than as setbacks.
  • Stay Resilient: Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity. Cultivate resilience by practicing self-care, maintaining a support network, and staying focused on your goals.

“Cam’s presentation on “Building a Champion Mindset” blew me away and I cannot express enough how profoundly it impacted me. From the moment Cam began sharing his life story, I found myself thoroughly enthralled, hanging onto every word as he unfolded a narrative of resilience, determination, and unwavering motivation.

Cam’s ability to navigate through adversity with such grace and strength is nothing short of awe-inspiring. His life journey serves as a testament to the power of the human spirit and the capacity we all possess to overcome challenges. I was particularly moved by the way he shared his experiences, offering not only a glimpse into his personal struggles but also imparting valuable lessons that resonated deeply with the audience, and sprinkling in just the right amount of humor along the way.

Cam’s presentation was more than just a speech—it was a journey that touched the hearts and minds of everyone in the audience. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to have witnessed such an inspiring presentation and am confident that Cam’s story will continue to motivate and uplift others as it has done for me.

Judith Ratcliffe
Judith Ratcliffe
Assistant Director of Continuing Education at CCSU
Positivity and Resilience

Developing a Championship Mindset

Facing disappointment, learning from failure, coping with loss, and adapting to change

The cultivation of resilience is not a passive endeavor; rather, it thrives when deeply embedded within an organization’s culture. Resilience becomes the defining trait when a robust set of values permeates throughout the entire entity. In his role as your resilience keynote speaker, Cam will guide the discourse on the genesis of resilience, elucidating how individuals and organizations alike stand to benefit significantly by establishing a bedrock of resilience as their operational foundation.

A resilient team member is distinguished by their ability to focus on what lies within their control, casting aside excuses in favor of effective decision-making and a results-driven mindset. Cam will impart valuable insights on shifting the focus towards the controllable elements, steering individuals away from unproductive excuses and towards a more constructive orientation. As a resilience keynote speaker, Cam possesses the knack for redirecting attention to the core priorities.

Another pivotal facet of a remarkable resilience keynote speaker is the aptitude for helping participants identify their weaknesses and develop innovative strategies for bouncing back from setbacks. Organizations that have successfully instilled a culture of resilience are adept at abbreviating the ‘challenge curve’ and expediting their recovery processes. Resilient individuals and organizations consistently outperform their competition, even in the most trying circumstances. Cam adeptly demonstrates how to prepare for adversity and leverage that preparedness to hasten the path to recovery.”

Themes & outcomes
  • Resilience as a Culture: Resilience isn’t something that happens spontaneously but is built into the very fabric of an organization’s culture. It becomes the defining characteristic when strong values promoting resilience are established throughout the organization.
  • Individual and Organizational Benefits: Cam emphasizes that the adoption of resilience benefits both individuals and the organization as a whole. Resilient individuals contribute to a more robust and adaptable organization.
  • Control and Accountability: Resilience involves focusing on what is within one’s control and relinquishing excuses. Attendees are encouraged to shift their mindset towards effective decision-making and a results-oriented approach.
  • Preparation for Setbacks: Cam underscores the importance of identifying weaknesses and developing creative strategies for bouncing back from setbacks. Organizations that embrace resilience can shorten the recovery time in challenging situations.
  • Mindset Shift: Attendees are encouraged to shift their mindset from making excuses to taking proactive steps, focusing on what truly matters, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.
  • Effective Decision-Making: Cam emphasizes the role of resilience in improving decision-making by prioritizing controllable factors over external circumstances.

“Cam is an enthusiastic, engaging, humorous speaker. He encouraged a wide range of participation which kept the program entertaining and lively. Cam’s true life experiences were uplifting and added to an understanding of his life choices and perspective. I strongly recommend him as a presenter.”

Francesca Villani
Francesca Villani
Hebron Town Clerk
Cultural Competence

Intent vs. Impact

Learning to communicate respectfully across cultures

“In a world marked by diversity, cultivating respect and understanding becomes paramount for forging stronger relationships and nurturing one’s self-esteem. Throughout my tenure as the Captain of the USA National Boxing Team, I had the honor of embarking on journeys to more than 30 countries, each offering invaluable lessons in coexisting harmoniously with individuals from all walks of life.

In my presentation, I generously share the wisdom gleaned from these global experiences. I delve into how I cultivated a profound appreciation for diversity, fostering a heightened sense of empathy towards people hailing from diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, I underscore the vital role of preventing misunderstandings, preserving emotional well-being, and mitigating biases as we strive to construct healthy relationships within our multicultural society.

The contemporary workplace is a salad bowl of cultures, and effective inter-office communication across these cultural divides is imperative to avert potential challenges. In this interactive and enlightening session, Cam provides practical guidance on navigating cultural communication in the workplace, offering insights and strategies to enhance collaboration and understanding.”

Themes & outcomes
  • Respect and Understanding: Respect and understanding are essential components for building better relationships and fostering higher self-esteem in a diverse society.
  • Global Insights: Cam’s international experiences as Captain of the USA National Boxing Team offer valuable insights into coexisting harmoniously with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Appreciation for Diversity: Cam shares how he developed a deeper appreciation for diversity, emphasizing the importance of embracing and celebrating differences among people.
  • Empathy: The talk highlights how exposure to diverse cultures can lead to increased empathy, promoting a more inclusive and compassionate workplace.
  • Preventing Misunderstandings: Cam underscores the significance of preventing misunderstandings, which can lead to hurt feelings and biases, and discusses strategies to minimize such issues.
  • Interoffice Cultural Communication: Cam’s presentation provides practical advice on effective inter-office cultural communication, helping attendees navigate potential challenges and promote better collaboration.
  • Enhanced Workplace Culture: Implementing the insights and strategies discussed in the talk can lead to a more inclusive and culturally sensitive workplace culture, ultimately benefiting both employees and the organization as a whole.

“I loved how interactive and honest you were with the topics that need to be discussed. Your positivity and openness to cultures other than your own is something a lot of people have not had the opportunity to experience.

One a side note, I taught on St. Vincent 20 years ago in the Peace Corps and had the opportunity to visit many other Eastern Caribbean island, including Trinidad (loved it!). It was so wonderful to hear you speak about Trinidad and the Caribbean in general.”

Julie Hochler
Teacher, Shawnee Mission South High School
Rolling Stone
ESPN
The Washington Post
Netflix

“Funny, engaging, and inspiring. Cam blew us away.”

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