M. Bridget CookTransformational Keynote Speaker, National Best-selling Author & Success CoachA dynamic, motivational speaker, Bridget gets right to the heart of the matter from the first, engaging moment. One of her greatest pleasures and talents is to inspire transformation-- empowering women, business people, entrepreneurial groups, writers groups, and social change groups. Enthusiastically arousing critical thinking and opening perspectives, she illustrates the raw power of new beginnings, no matter what background a person comes from, or what mistakes may have been made in the past. Bridget gives gracious, gentle reminders of how beautiful we are as individuals, and how powerful we become when we walk in trust, openness, and accountability. As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, there are unlimited topics she can cover, and for each group she tailors her speech to reach your specific audience. Her goal is always to educate, inspire, motivate and empower. Bridget is passionate about helping others to discover and share their greatness, because she sees it in everyone – from the most mundane to the most extraordinary of circumstances. Author of national best-selling Shattered Silence, the Untold Story of a Serial Killer’s Daughter (Sweetwater Books, Cedar Fort 2009) with Melissa G. Moore, daughter of the infamous Happy Face serial murderer. The book has been inspiring millions of people and has been featured on Oprah, Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, 20/20, People Magazine, and in other prominent news leaders throughout the world. Cook also authored Skinhead Confessions: From Hate to Hope (Sweetwater Books, Cedar Fort 2009) with former high-ranking, neo-Nazi skinhead leader TJ Leyden, who now turns thousands of teens away from gangs and works together with law enforcement to assist kids and adults to get out and stay out of gangs. TJ and their book, Skinhead Confessions has recently appeared on Dr. Phil, The History Channel’s Gangland Series, and several times a year on CNN and NPR. “When you believe in yourself, you can become more than you ever thought you could be.” --M. Bridget CookIn her writing, Bridget loves to inspire and be inspired by people from all walks of life. What she pens are true yet difficult stories of transformation, which are being used in colleges/universities/high schools/law enforcement/mental health clinics across the country. On a social level, she was worked as a youth program director in Utah, as well as a publicist, mentor and tracker for troubled and gang-related youth in Colorado. Having served on numerous boards, Bridget has owned six businesses, including the three she owns and operates now: a public relations and consulting firm, a trucking company, and a national trucking brokerage firm. The delighted mother of three creative children, her other greatest passion lies in discovering and sharing the dynamic possibilities of each human soul. In speaking and writing, Bridget illustrates the principle that in your work, your passion, and your personal life, you have the ability to create miracles through the magic of gratitude and contribution – by living your life ON PURPOSE.
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