If You Want to Be Happy...

6 Proven Life Lessons From Some of the Greatest Parents, Teachers, and Coaches

If You Want to Be Happy...

6 Proven Life Lessons From Some of the Greatest Parents, Teachers, and Coaches

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(Keynotes & Assemblies)

Speaker/Author – Doug Reavis

(Sample) Chapter 4: Dealing With Yourself

Bring nationally renowned Motivational Speaker and author of “If You Want to Be Happy…”, Doug Reavis, to your School District, Conference, or Organization for a powerful Keynote Presentation that will uplift and encourage everyone!

A former Rhodes Scholar nominee, Doug earned 1st Team All-American honors in football and 2nd Team Academic All-American honors in baseball during his senior year at Emory & Henry College (VA) where he graduated in 1990 with a double-major in the fields of History/Social Sciences and Education.

Following a 20 year teaching and coaching career, Doug launched the Silent-Strength Kindness Presentation in 2012 that has since been shared with thousands of students, teachers, parents, and community members nationwide. In 2019, he and his family co-founded and launched the web-based YouUplift Kindness eWall platform (YouUplift.com) the world’s first and only 100% POSITIVE messaging and display platform for schools and businesses that is currently being used by thousands of students, teachers, parents, and community members worldwide to uplift and encourage one another on a daily basis.

Doug has been married to his college sweetheart, Denita, for 33 years. The couple resides in the quaint little town of Fancy Gap located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

Doug's Top 5 Most Requested Keynotes & Assemblies:

"If You Want to Be Happy..."

(Culture Keynote for Any Organization, Conference, or Graduation)

(Education Keynote for School Districts and Education Conferences)

"WOW...that was the word on everyone's lips at the end of Doug's program! Need a Speaker? Stop looking and contact Doug now! The message he delivers will leave you mesmerized, inspired, and ready to take on any challenges that life may throw at you!"

"I met Doug at the West Virginia Reading Conference and the profound impact his presentation had on me - I can't even explain."

"EVERY Educator needs to hear this! - PERIOD"

"By FAR - the best Convocation Speaker our school system has had in the 20 years since I've been here."

"Without question - the best session we saw at the entire Conference!"

“We had Doug share with our staff last year, and we were blown away! We are bringing him back again this year to share the exact same message. It’s THAT good, and those in our profession can’t hear this enough… especially now!”

“You are a true inspiration and your message is life-changing!”

(Upper Elementary / Middle School / High School Kindness Assembly for Students)

"The words BULLY and BULLYING were not used one single time. Yet, this was - HANDS DOWN - the best anti-bullying program we have ever had here. EVER!"

"One of my students was so startled and moved by your visit that he could hardly speak to me when we got back to the classroom. He told me he has picked on other kids for a long time. He said that you were sent to speak to him and tell your story, so that he could understand why he needs to change."

"I have NEVER seen a group of Middle School students who were more mesmerized by a Speaker...and I've been in this school system for 40 years!"

"I wish you could have heard all of our kids buzzing about when, where, and how they were going to take their Silent-Strength Pledge! You definitely touched all of our lives with your messages. It was a phenomenal program!"

"Most powerful Assembly I've seen in 25 years of public education."

"I can't even begin to tell you the impact you made here at Blue Ridge. The ripples keep moving out...it's the best and most important program we have ever had here!"

"We have had some really good assemblies in the past 9 years since I've been here, but none as powerful and moving as Silent-Strength!"

"Silent-Strength is more than an assembly. It's a school culture game-changer!"

"Drake came home bubbling over with enthusiasm about the Silent-Strength Assembly today! The Speaker made such an impact on Drake, and he said there was not a "dry eye" in the whole place! I applaud you for bringing this wonderful assembly to our kids! Kudos!"

(Middle School / High School Resiliency Assembly for Students)

"Today, my daughter attended a program at school and was so moved by it that she wanted me to look it up online. I did and think that what you are doing with these programs is fantastic!!!...She is planning on taking the Challenge and I am so proud of her for that...this has motivated me too. THANK YOU!!!"

"Your story about Chris touched something inside me that's been buried for years - something I've never been exposed to before. It was very uplifting. It truly changed the way I think."

"My life changed within one hour today, and I will never be the same person ever again. Thank you!"

"I just wanted to say "Thank You" for giving your touching speech, because today after school, all the girls that would pick on me…they all told me they were sorry for making me feel bad. Thank you."

"My friend standing next to me said, and I quote, "Man, he made me want to be a better person." What you do makes so many other lives better - like a chain reaction."

"That was honestly the best program our school has ever had. Your brother is truly a hero. You changed a lot of people's minds, and you made people think differently towards the way they treat everyone. You're honestly a life savor."

"I was going through a rough time when you came by our school. I reached for that hand, and it helped me out of the dark. I hope you can inspire others…like you helped inspire me."

"You came at just the right time for me. I have been going through depression and self-harming since I was about 10 years old, and your story inspired me to reach out and get help. Thank you again…Your presentation was wonderful."

(Athletic Keynote for Sports Banquets)

"That's the first time our kids ever gave a standing ovation for a Lyceum speaker."

Keynote/Assembly Pricing

(Pricing is based upon the travel distance from our location in the southwest corner of Virginia.)

Red States

$1500

Pricing Includes:

PRESENTATION(S) – Doug will share as many Keynotes and/or Assemblies as you’d like during the day of hire.

BOOK – All participants will receive Free download access to the book, “If You Want to Be Happy…”

KINDNESS eWALL – Your organization will receive Free 1 year unlimited access to the YouUplift Kindness eWall ($400 value).

TRAVEL EXPENSES – Included

Blue States

$2000

Pricing Includes: