"Time to Stand!" program and presentations by Sean Stephenson

Programs Description
Video Demo (High School)
STANDING OVATIONS
Why "Time To Stand" is a Program that Works

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Programs Description

"Time To Stand" (Keynote - 1hr)
Most people live their whole lives on their "BUTS." Our "BUTS" are those excuses that hold us back from doing the things we would like to or need to in life. "I would like to get in shape 'BUT' I don't have the time, energy, patience, etc." "Time to Stand!" is a powerful presentation that outlines where our "BUTS" come from, why they control us, how to get off of them, and how to encourage others to join us in STANDING. Audiences are taken on a journey through human potential, using emotional stories from Sean Stephenson's life. Predicted not to survive at birth because of a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth and caused his bones to be extremely fragile, Sean has triumphed in life with the power of STANDING.

"From Where You Stand" (Workshop - 1hr 30 min)
Imagine a program where student leaders could learn how to implement the principles of STANDING into their organizations, campus, and lives. Getting students off their BUTS is the main focus of this HIGHLY INTERACTIVE presentation. Through discussion and activities, Sean applies the STANDING lessons from, "Time to Stand!" directly into the lives of your student leaders. This program takes an in depth look at the real BIG BUTS on your campus. "From Where You Stand" cuts students loose from the insecurities that are weighing them down. As a board certified therapist, Sean uses humor and compassion to develop a safe and controlled environment where students can discuss real challenges such as peer pressure, body image, and stress. The lessons learned in the course of this program will make a positive impact on the development of your campus leaders.

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Time to Stand! Video Demo:

This video is a sampling of several segments of content taken from Sean's (high school) program, "Time to Stand!" This one hour program was presented to a High School audience and later edited down to a showcase for your viewing pleasure.

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STANDING OVATIONS

LETTER 1
Click the photo to the left of this paragraph to view a letter from Mike Richie, the District Administrator from Northland Pines School District in Eagle River, Wisconsin. This one letter clearly states why Sean's program "Time to Stand!" is making a profound impact in school districts around the country. If your school is considering scheduling Sean Stephenson's program "Time to Stand!" please read this letter before making your decision.

LETTER 2
Click the photo to the left of this paragraph to view a letter from Dr. Jeffery Daley, the District Principal from Luther North High School in Chicago, IL. This one letter clearly states why Sean's program, "Time to Stand!" STANDS out amongst other programs. If your school is considering scheduling Sean Stephenson's program "Time to Stand!" please read this letter before making your decision.

                 Article

Click the photo to the left of this paragraph to view an article written up in a Chicago suburban newspaper about Sean's impact on students. The article covers Sean's message, why students of all ages are captivated by Sean's presentation style, and why Sean's material benefits students directly. Read for yourself why the media believes Sean's lessons are invaluable for our children to be hearing. This article drives home the point that Sean Stephenson is the man school systems need to bring in to teach students to take a STAND for their own mental health and physical well being.

                 Video

     Click the video to the left to view a clip of Sean on the
    evening news being featured for his work with students in
    a Chicago school district. Watch as Sean interacts with
    the students and listen to their reactions to him. Schools
    will see that Sean's message is all about taking a STAND
    for yourself no matter what people think or say about you
    in life. Sean makes the point in the video that TEASING
    and BULLYING is out of hand in schools around the country
    and tells students what they can do to handle this
    pressure.

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Why "Time To Stand" is a Program that Works

1. Sean's life condition (size, wheelchair, brittle bones) automatically diffuses any students' thoughts of, "Well easy for you to say..." This rapport allows his message to be immediately absorbed and not resisted.

2. Sean is not a motivational speaker. He is a board certified therapist with a concentration on human behavior and leadership development. Speaking is merely one medium he uses to reach college students.

3. Sean is the acclaimed author of three books. His first book, How Youth Can Succeed has been distributed to thousands of students nationwide.

4. Sean has empowered students across the globe (47 states and 6 countries) for nearly a decade.

5. Sean's message and life story has appeared in the media world-wide on "The Oprah Show," CNN, The Discovery Health Channel, and in the New York Times.

6. In Sean's powerful presentation, "Time To Stand!" he outlines where our "BUTS" come from, why they control us, how to get off of them, and how to encourage others to join us in STANDING.

7. Sean's program is not a fluffy motivational speech. "Time To Stand!" hooks the emotions of the students while implanting nuggets of wisdom and logical strategies for moving past their excuses and fears.

8. Sean will teach your audience members to support themselves in a position of strength and get off their BUTS and take a STAND.

9. Sean will get your students to laugh, cry, and, most importantly, to STAND.

10. The number one reason Sean is called into schools is to eradicate the BIGGEST BUT OF THEM ALL, "I would do that 'BUT' I don't have enough time, money, energy, etc."

11. Sean not only addresses the excuses but the "BUTS" that fuel the insecurities behind them, "I would love myself, BUT I am not pretty enough, wealthy enough, or popular enough, etc."

12. Sean shares with his audience moments from his life that are EXTREMELY engaging, such as the fact that he was predicted not to survive at birth because of a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth, confined him to a wheelchair and caused his bones to be extremely fragile (breaking over 200 times since birth).

13. Sean is a presenter that lives his message of STANDING! Instead of riding on the excuse, "BUT I am in a wheelchair," Sean has worked in the White House for the President, filmed a fitness video with Ms. Fitness Universe, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate.

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