Since her bold stage debut at the tender age of six, Cathy has chosen the path of purposeful risk-taking. In her early years, her undying enthusiasm and love of adventure led to countless acts of courage...from showcasing her award-winning advertising talents in her early teens to performing for NFL Super Bowl crowds as an 18-year-old Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader. Venturing outside her own "comfort zone"-trying new activities and learning new things-came naturally for Cathy...so much so that she devoted 22 years to the "risky business" of education. In her various roles as a teacher, coach and School District Wellness and Student Assistance coordinator, she studied the concept of risk in detail. Eventually, her intense belief in the life-altering power of risk resulted in her publication of Risk It! Empowering Young People to Become Positive Risk-Takers in the Classroom and in Life. Her second book, It Takes Character, is a self-help book for teens. And her newest book Living In Full Swing is an inspirational personal development and performance improvement book for professionals. In 1992, Cathy took one of the most pivotal risks in her life by launching PRT Consulting, Inc., a speaking and consulting business specializing in purposeful risk taking. Purposeful Risk Taking means that you understand your investment, you seek the benefits, and you are willing to stretch yourself to meet the challenge. Since her entrepreneurial debut to this day, she has traveled across the country, empowering thousands to take purposeful risks for improving job performance, enhancing well-being, building productive teams and creating a harmonious work/learning culture. Cathy's ideas have been widely used by corporations, associations and organizations that are committed to energizing and inspiring their constituents to take smart risks for the right reasons. Cathy works with people who want to take the right risks for personal growth and with organizations who want to build a risk-taking culture. Click here to read what others have to say about Cathy. Click here to see Cathy in action! Personal Development Stress/Change/Emotional Fitness Leadership & Teambuilding Mind/Body/Spirit Wellbeing Participants/organizations will profit in these ways: Benefit: Improved performance of competencies for personal development Benefit: Enhanced ability to maintain emotional fitness and deal with stress/change Benefit: Improved performance of competencies for leadership Benefit: Expanded resources to strengthen Mind/Body/Spirit wellbeing 1. Cathy's presentation style builds positive energy and makes connections with stories, spirit, and humor. 2. Cathy has an innovative style of engaging the audience with quick and fun interactive challenges. She contributes practical, useful strategies for positive action. 3. Cathy is easy to work with and wants to add value to your event. In addition to keynotes, she offers in depth break-out sessions and 3-4 hour workshops. © copyright 2009 Cathy Newton & PRT Consulting, Inc.