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“If you are not
driving your carrot, you are carrying it,” says
Greg Deitchler MA, L.M.F.T., L.P.C., C.S.C. Mr. Deitchler,
a motivational speaker with Kituku & Associates and
founder of Promising Horizons, counseling and assessment
organization in Meridian, Idaho (see
www.promisinghorizons.com) offers FIVE proven insights
that inspire, challenge and equip you to never carry your
carrot.
Here is Greg’s story:
“When you are five years old, you don’t want to hear
health care people tell you that you might die soon. You
want to be surrounded by your friends and toys, not by
specialists and panicking parents. You want to hear how
cute you are and see your parents’ smiles of approval when
you try things for the first time. But strange medical
words uttered by a changing flow of health professionals
delivering unpleasant treatments became my life at five.
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I didn’t know what
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia or radiation therapy or
chemotherapy were, but I soon learned. Chemotherapy and
radiation treatments were the things that made me vomit
and lose my hair. I learned that having cancer was bad. At
five years of age, I was facing death. Fear, anxiety,
tears and prayers filled my life. But I hoped that this
awful time would end with life, not death. Three years
later, my cancer went into remission and according to
doctors, we were through the woods.
The gratitude that replaced anxiety as we settled back
into our everyday life was soon disrupted by a frantic
trip to the hospital. I fell asleep and went into a coma.
My cancer had returned. Back then, a relapsed leukemia
patient needed a bone marrow transplant to have a 50%
chance of surviving. Since there was no national bone
marrow donor registry, matches were sought among immediate
family members. Without a transplant, 99% of leukemia
patients died.
My family was tested and no match was found. I was going
to die.
As my parents prepared for my death with deep sorrow,
doctors proposed trying a new research-based treatment. My
parents, willing to do anything to save my life asked our
pastor to give me a blessing before embarking on the new
therapy. It took two years of the non-protocol treatment
before I was in remission again, but 27 years later, I am
still cancer free.
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Acute Lymphocytic
Leukemia brought
Eric Larson, another leukemia
patient, into my life. Like me, Eric was told he was
to die. However, he decided to become a chiropractor.
When I questioned his decision given the odds of his
survival, Eric gave me a picture that he had drawn.
The drawing portrayed people walking down a sidewalk
with sticks jutting over their heads and a small
carrot dangling in front of their faces. Also in the
picture was a man driving a large carrot car down the
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Eric said, “Greg, you cannot have your life controlled by
others. You need to learn to drive your own carrot.” Eric
lost his battle with cancer, but only after graduating
from chiropractic school, establishing a chiropractic
clinic, starting a scholarship fund for students surviving
cancer, becoming Director of Camp Rainbow Gold (a camp for
children with cancer), and living a very full life.
Because of Eric, I decided to drive my own carrot.”
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Here are 5 proven ways
on how you can
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Commit to a full life
Greg believes that you have a purpose in this world.
However, it is important for you to set goals that
will allow you to live your purpose and they (goals)
should align with the life you envision living in the
future. He advises you to identify goals you can
achieve in a short term (1-3 years). You should also
have goals to accomplish in 4-7 years (medium range
goals), and long-term (7-10 years) goals.
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Be more than a dreamer
Instead of focusing on his 1% chance of survival, Greg
set a goal to become a psycho-social oncologist. He
went to college after high school and then to graduate
school where he learned counseling, a calling that has
equipped him to be an instrument of saving marriages
and a northwest authority in children’s mental health.
But before then, he was a speaker/fundraiser for the
American Cancer Society at the age of 10. Mr.
Deitchler was instrumental in starting Camp Rainbow
Gold, a camp for kids with cancer. As an extension of
the camp, Greg founded the first teen support group
for teens surviving cancer. Mr. Deitchler became the
youngest person ever to be elected as the vice
president of the Local American Cancer Society at age
19. Actions turn dreams into reality.
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Surround yourself with top
achievers
Greg adheres to my advice: “Run with horses even if
you are a donkey.” The people you surround yourself
with determine how you live your purpose. If you need
positive energy and creativity surround yourself with
achievers. “Driving your own carrot doesn’t mean you
do it solo,” says Greg.
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Commit to continuous learning
This is not just a statement for Greg. He is a past
participant of the How to Speak and Get Paid (Greatly)
seminar and still invests in my one-on-one coaching
services. He says of his mentor, Eric Larson, “Even
while facing death, he decided to go to graduate
school and get all the learning he could while here in
this life.” You know that is commitment to learning.
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Never forget to be grateful
Greg says, “Having cancer taught me that MY ATTITUDE
is what determines how good (or bad) an experience is.
Gratitude for the little things of life allows you to
continue moving forward, even when things are tough.”
He believes appreciation for “who and what brought you
to this point in your life” helps you have proper
perspectives of life and set priorities that are
essential in achieving your goals.
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I went back to college again, I’d concentrate on two
areas: learning to write and to speak before an audience.
Nothing in life is more important than the ability to
communicate effectively.
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The
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How to
say what you say and give people hope and empower them to think and
act |
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9
proven strategies to reach millions with your words/cause with a
zero/shoestring budget |
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Before you read what will be covered in the seminar, take
a moment and read what Clay Corner, a participant
in a past seminar said. Here it is:
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Hi Vincent,
I just wanted to share with you how blessed I was this week by your seminar.
The difference between Wednesday and today is that I now know:
1. That it is OK to get paid to speak
2. How to understand and engage my audience to create
amazing results
3. How to market my services 24 hours per day
Thank you. It was worth a fortune.
I gladly committed to the next level of training and look forward to
learning and applying all that I can. Just to let you know, I have
received a bargain and would have easily paid twice or more of this amount
or more for your services.
Clay Corner
is an accomplished national consultant with years of training in public
speaking. |
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Dear fellow speaker, what do you make of a case like
Jennifer Christiano’s. Jennifer got results from what
she learned immediately. She attended the seminar and
in three business days (seminar ended on Saturday),
Jennifer appeared in the Idaho Statesman (100% free of
charge!). In addition to the |
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description of her
accomplishments and services, her picture was
also printed. This was just one of the tips Jennifer
picked up from
the seminar.
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Vincent,…it
was truly an experience that will enhance not only my
career, but also my life in general , even my
marriage. The marketing information you shared with us
alone was worth many, many, times the financial
investment I made to attend…you are truly an “Angel
Along the Path” who is making a tremendous positive
difference in my life.
Jennifer Christiano |
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Dear Vincent,
I can't thank you enough for the opportunity to attend
your "How to Speak and Get Paid" advanced workshop
this past week! Your willingness to share your "tips"
"strategies" and "must knows" of professional speaking
was invaluable. The stories and examples made it
obvious that every bit of advice had been time-tested
as you learned the business.
More important than just the practical information
though, was the sincere encouragement you always
offer. It is a reminder that success in a field we are
passionate about must be shared to make us truly
successful. Thank you for your warmth and wisdom!
All the Best - Always!
Marsha McKinney,
ARM, Owner, Simple Safety |
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There is one thing I guarantee my students—you will
learn practical tips that will allow you to propel
your fulfillment (success is not only elusive but also
very deceiving) into new heights. You will live
consciously aware of why you do what you do, the
impact it has on the lives of other people’s
professions or personal endeavors and the tangible and
intangible rewards you derive. |
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Further, you will learn how to speak so that people want
to hear you and pay (very well) for your words. The second
part is to teach you how to let people know what you do
faster without you investing thousands of dollars. In
fact, I teach participants how to market with a zero
budget…that is where I started and still use it.
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9 must have skills
that will get you invited to
speak/train and get paid |
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Develop the platform image that captivates audiences all the time
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Know what makes each of your presentations memorable
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Learn to make any audience listen, learn and call you back
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Top tips to turn your fear of public speaking into a profitable
possession
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3 strategies you need to know and relate with any of your audience’s
expectations
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Learn how to make your information lead to maximum audience learning
experience
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How to use your uniqueness and deliver presentations skillfully
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Why, when and which tangibles to use for maximum presentation impact
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How to catapult your business and declare your presence and expertise
with products:
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bought—thus keeping your cash flow healthy
without you leaving home |
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create market awareness within days |
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How to produce Top Selling products with minimum budget
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How to package your products to maximize profit
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How to start and keep
your speaking/training
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Getting from unknown to a celebrated and well paid speaker/trainer or
consultant
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How to charge morally acceptable fees you don’t feel guilty about
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9 proven ways to market your business with minimum budget for maximum
returns
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How to create a dominant presence and derive rewards in a competitive
market
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The Be-MISH strategy that gets you paid for your expertise
and speaking skills
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The 7 streams of income that keep dollars flowing into your business
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Strategies for leveraging your services to add value for clients and
increase your fees
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How to skyrocket your profits and minimize your costs with every
engagement
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Dr. Vincent Kituku:
What an amazing experience! Your training on “How to
Speak and Get Paid!” was one of the most value-packed
trainings I’ve ever attended. I arrived expecting to
learn how to get paid as a speaker and left with a
better understanding of my speaking abilities, useful
ways to make my speeches stand out, and how to market
myself as a speaker.
Ben Quintana,
Programs Manager, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
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give a presentation in front of other participants
and get their input on how you can improve your
skills.
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Seminar
and 30 days phone consultations. (Meals—Dinners, lunch
and refreshments and workbooks are included). Please
note—you can transfer your investment to later dates or
another seminar or to a colleague. We have no refund
policy once you have registered for
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Relate with their jobs, family/personal matters or the place they call
home.
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Appreciative that people have come to listen to you.
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Acknowledge all those who have helped you with arrangements for you to be
there.
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Enthusiasm is contagious. Let it spread from you to your audience
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Dress for the occasion.
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Be a human being…eat and/or visit with them before and after your speech.
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Help with room and stage preparations, if needed – you’re the hired
hands, not the star.
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Spontaneity will work for you – comment on the messages of previous
speakers.
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Be considerate. Include everyone in any activity that may be part of your
speech.
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If you ask them to raise their hands, don’t forget to tell them to put
their hands down.
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If you ask them to stand up, tell them to sit down after you have made
your point.
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Participation, either in games or questions, helps them to stay with you
and retain what they learn.
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Please, don’t beg for laughter by repeating a point of gesture
unnecessarily.
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Speeches are not training sessions – get to the point.
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Use appropriate humor. No jokes on sex, politics and religion.
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Your response to an emotional situation is important. If they cry, slow
the pace of your speech.
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Develop suspense and deliver the punch line powerfully.
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Visual aids are to help you but not to annoy, confuse or distract your
audience.
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Be flexible, things may not work as expected yet audiences still expect
something from you.
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If you have an accent, slowing down is advisable. I KNOW IT.
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Do something, like getting to the level of your audience’s eye level for
a while, especially if you are speaking to children.
BONUS--the only reason you should speak -
Always leave them with something to act on or think about.
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It is indeed horrible for any presenter to ever face an
audience without proper preparation. There is no
substitute for content and great delivery skills.
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Native of Kenya, Africa, and resident of Idaho since
1992, Vincent has been a featured speaker and
trainer at numerous Real Estate conferences and
training programs. An award winning speaker and
writer, he is one of the less than 7% of all
professional speakers to earn a CSP (Certified
Speaking Professional), the highest award for
professional speakers. Dr. Kituku has worked with
championship sports teams and trained leaders on how
to inspire productivity all the time. What sets
Vincent apart is his ability to weave life
experiences in Africa with corporate America and
culture in providing solutions for personal and
professional growth.
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Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku is known as a research-based
motivational speaker. He presents motivational keynotes
and training programs on leadership, employee
motivation, overcoming buffaloes at work (change),
customer service and living and working with cultural
differences. Vincent is the founder and president of
Kituku & Associates, LLC, a business that is dedicated
to developing leaders and employees in business and in
life.
What has set Dr. Kituku apart is the ability to use his
experience in research to evaluate/assess client needs
and then tailor his keynotes/training presentation to
meet their objectives. Harold G. Delamarter,
President/CEO, Prestige Care Inc. said, "Before the
Retreat, Dr. Kituku gained as much information as
possible about our company and the industry we are
involved in. He made telephone calls to management team
members to tailor his seminar very closely to the needs
of our employees and the circumstances they face each
day in the present economy. Dr. Kituku was so widely
received in July, the decision was made to ask him to
return to again present to our company in October."
Vincent's clients list includes Cisco Systems, Micron,
Hewlett Packard, Genworth Financial, US Fish and
Wildlife, US Air Force, Women Council of Realtors and
National Association of Mental Health. He has been the
motivational speaker for the successful Boise State
Football Team since 1998. Dr. Kituku works have been
featured by numerous publications including the
Presentations Magazine, SkyWest Magazine, National
Speakers Association Magazine and many newspapers which
publish his weekly columns. Vincent holds the Certified
Speaking Professional designation that is earned by
fewer than 7% of all speakers worldwide.
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