Elizabeth Hagan Motivational Speaker from Lexington, KY

Elizabeth Hagan is a motivational speaker and teacher. Elizabeth teaches life enhancing techniques that are easy to incorporate in daily practice: relaxation meditation stress reduction positive communication healthy food choices These practical tools enhance and encourage living love, a peaceful life, and positively handling challenging situations. She began practicing meditation at the age of 12 and since then has learned advanced techniques from master teachers. Since 1990 she has been teaching individuals and groups similar meditation and stress reduction techniques in various venues, including recent multi-week workshops for a physician's patients. Her past experience includes program director for Very Special Arts Kentucky, and 36 years as an advertising consultant, art director, visual designer, illustrator, project facilitator and creative director. Her clients include international publishers, Fortune 250/500 manufacturers, health care, retail, wholesale, non-profit, and political campaigns. She designed a Kentucky Governor's VIP Derby invitation. Also as director of the Sanctuary of Delaware, a non-profit center providing programs for relaxation, stress reduction and self-empowerment founded by Martha V. du Pont, she developed, and implemented programs, seminars, workshops and services. She taught workshops in self-discovery, and relaxation techniques. She negotiated contracts and coordinated guest speaker events. In 1992 The Sanctuary sponsored Dr. Deepak Chopra's, “Quantum Healing” full day seminar and luncheon for 100 attendees, at the University of Delaware Campus. Dr. Chopra, MD, F.A.C.P. is an internationally recognized speaker, and best-selling author of over 80 books, including 22 NY Times best sellers. She coordinated the event, working closely with Dr. Chopra's organization, the Sanctuary, the University of Delaware and media. “Ms Hagan brought to her job creative energy and a charm that won over the most difficult clients. …She created programs that became very popular and were well received at our center…I cannot recommend this fine woman enough…We are sorry to lose her, but believe that any company who gains her is truly blessed.” —Martha V. du Pont If you are seeking engaging, enlightening, motivating multi-session classes, workshops, or single-session presentations, Elizabeth will work with you to accommodate your needs. Some of Elizabeth's presentation topics are: TUNE IN! Ever wonder if meditation and stress reduction techniques really work to improve quality of life, health, communication, and relationships? Learn why physicians and respected medical research supports meditation as a proven, beneficial mind-body complementary medicine. This multi-week class is filled with information, practical tools, and instruction to relax, reduce stress, recharge your energy, improve communication, manage time more effectively and connect harmoniously with yourself and others. “I have learned that I can quickly relieve some of the symptoms of stress in my neck and shoulders with better techniques. I would absolutely recommend this class to others. There is a whole other aspect/dimension to life that needs to be experienced/embraced to improve your quality of life.” —Debbie Fibel, MD, MDVIP “My teacher is an expert in this area of Life!”—Margaret M “I always worried I was doing it [meditation] incorrectly. So I gave up. Now I know I can!.... It really has helped me to not react emotionally and to be able to lose some tension in my body.... This class expands your mind and opens your heart, and helps you to enjoy life more.”— Jennifer R Elizabeth is also a political speaker in the sense that she passionately encourages in a dynamic presentation, each of us speak up on issues of concern, to be a voice in our government. She has achieved success in working for positive change on a local level with state, or national impact. As one example, in Delaware she facilitated a committee of massage practitioners that successfully changed archaic laws governing massage therapy in Delaware. STAND UP, SPEAK OUT, ACT AND LEAD WITH LOVE “Do you want to have an influence on a local, state, or national level but don't know how to get started? This non-partisan, non-political-agenda, presentation focuses on effective communication tools to help you be heard by those you wish to influence. “Stand UP! Speak OUT! Act and Lead with Love.” is one of the most empowering presentations I have ever witnessed. —Steven Smith, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Elizabeth's “Stand Up, Speak Out, Act and Lead with Love” presentation was fabulous! She shared her experience in a wonderful and entertaining teaching. If you want to learn practical tools to communicate effectively in a way to affect positive change in a respectful and loving manner, I recommend attending this presentation. Suzanne McIntosh, Lexington, KY reading and writing tutor