Jeff Yalden visits the (Haunted) Largest HS in Iowa – Lincoln High School
Top Teen Motivation Speaker: Expect the Unexpected High School Motivational Speaker, Jeff Yalden in Des Moines, Iowa: Believe in Yourself and Engage! Jeff Yalden began his two-day stint in Des Moines, Iowa by speaking with student leaders in the ninth-grade building at Lincoln High School on February 1, 2017 – meeting them “at their level” […]
The Largest Tech Campus in Illinois invites Jeff to speak to 1600 Students
On October 18, 2016, the largest high school tech campus invited Jeff Yalden to speak to their 1600 plus teenagers. Lake County High Schools Tech Campus in Grayslake, IL is one of the best campuses that Jeff has visited. Jeff was amazing with the quality of programs, the staff, and most important the teens he […]
The Body Does What The Mind Thinks
Yesterday was a bad day. Emotionally I was done. Depression was hitting and I couldn’t snap myself out of the funk. Yes, I am one of those people that battle with Mental Health. I’ve been fighting depression, anxiety my whole life. I was diagnosed with bi-polar type 2 in 2013 and PTSD in 2013 as […]
Integrity of the True Professional Speaker
Integrity of the True Professional Speaker My first speaking experience was back in 1992 when, as a United States Marine, I was invited to speak to a high school audience. I will never forget the rush it gave me—what a fantastic feeling! The opportunity presented itself several more times before my honorable discharge in 1994, […]
7 Tips to Effectively Deal with an In-School Suicide
7 Tips To Effectively Deal with an In-School Suicide Imagine for a second you are dealt with an emergency situation in your building, where you have to react immediately to an in-school suicide. What do you do? Do you have measures in place for such an incident? With your emergency response plans, evacuation plans, and […]
Teens: Make a Conscious Effort Each Day to Seek the Positive
A defining moment As some of you know, I have a nephew who has autism. His name is Patrick. During a recent school assembly I mentioned Patrick; and how he would never grow up to do certain things that other students are able to do. A sister of a student with special needs who was in the […]
Teens: Lose Your Ego!
When I was 18 years old, I was searching for meaning in life and looking for understanding and direction. I found myself at a point where I was walking around with a chip on my shoulder. As we become teenagers, we start wondering where our lives are going to take us and this is when we […]
A Simple Way to Make Better Life Choices
You are a smart person. You are taking the time to read this article. TAKE TIME TO THINK. I wouldn’t be taking the time to say this if I didn’t think it was necessary. Hey – just make the right choice. It can be as simple as that. TAKE TIME TO THINK… then make the […]
Self-Improvement Tips for Teens – How to Be Your Best Every Day
Some say that 80% of your success is just showing up. I don’t necessarily believe that. Anybody can ‘show up’. A lot of your success is not just showing up but it’s also being ready, being prepared, and starting the day thinking that you’re going to own it. It’s about being present, and being better. Tim […]
5 Tips to being a Great Student Leader in Life
I always stated that real leadership is not about you, but it’s about the people you lead. What is leadership? John Maxwell stated in one of his books that leadership is about influence. I’ve always remembered that and thought that his words were absolutely brilliant. Leadership in your influence on others. So, as a student […]