Mark Papadas
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Childrens Empowerment & Motivation Expert
Mark Papadas Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Empowerment, Motivation, Child Development
- Best Sellers
- 10 Secrets to Empower Kids & Awaken the Child in You
- Career Focus
- Speaker, Author, & Coach
- Affiliation
- The I AM 4 Kids Foundation
Mark Papadas is an author, speaker, coach and founder of I AM 4 Kids™, an innovative children’s empowerment program that is revolutionizing elementary education. After years of training and coaching adults, he’s delivering those same self-empowerment tools to children.
Being blessed to work in the self development field for over 20 years, working with and for such leaders as Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, and Anthony Robbins, Mark has been witness to countless success stories by those who realize their power and achieve their goals using proven tools and strategies.
When introduced to the concepts of personal growth and self-empowerment in high school, Mark was immediately hooked. Growing up in the 70’s, his parents worked hard to keep food on the table and make ends meet. Frequently, Mark was in the care of two older brothers – one of which often got his point across with his fists. Many times, he was beaten severely. While it was a difficult period growing up, he learned to control his mind and look inward for strength. Those tough childhood years are the threads that help Mark relate to the challenges many children face today.
Mark is an engaging leader, great motivator and superb teacher. His creative energy has compelled him to create several innovative programs that are helping thousands of people today. Some of his career achievements are:
* Creator of I AM 4 Kids - a revolutionary program empowering elementary school kids through education.
* Author of "10 Secrets to Empower Kids and Awaken the Child in You".
* Author of the "Power to the Pupils" series of childrens books to be released in Q4 of 2012.
* Managed the operations of Anthony Robbins & Associates - Chicago.
* Spoken on stage with legends such as Zig Ziglar and Brian Tracy.
* Faculty Member of iLea ingGlobal.tv—joining the likes of Brian Tracy, Bob Proctor, Dr. Tony Alessandra, Mark Victor Hansen, Ivan Misner, Dr. John Gray and others.
* Published in The Way Out…Your Guided Path to Success, with other iLea ingGlobal faculty.
* Designed programs such as The R.A.P.I.D. Sales Method™, Their Lips are Moving™, and I AM…The Power of Your True Identity™ - which have changed the fortunes of individuals and businesses.
* Hosted live talk radio show - The Motivational Hour - on AM 560 WIND on Sunday mornings from 2005 – 2007 and I AM 4 Kids Radio on VoiceAmerica's Empowerment Channel.
As a man who overcame hardships in his youth to live the American Dream, Mark is bringing his message of identity, empowerment and leadership to the most important people in the co.ntry—OUR KIDS!
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5 Lessons You Should Learn From Your Kids
Let me ask you a couple questions. How many stressed out, unhappy, and directionless adults do you know? Now answer the same question but replace adults with kids 12 and younger. It’s a much smaller list isn’t it? I’ll bet a lot of the kids on your list are related to the adults from the first question. Coincidence? I think not.
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Are You Holding Your Kids Back From Success?
Until the mid 1800’s, children were, for all intents and purposes, tiny adults. They worked long hard hours on the family farm, in mines, or in factories. The country was growing and needed production to sustain itself and its people. Kids were expected to shoulder their “fair share” of the burden. It was not until the Industrial Revolution when machines became commonplace and mass production was the “new normal” that society began to think about what to do with children. Think about it.
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Reflections of a Father
Several events over the past few weeks, from Memorial Day weekend and through Father’s Day, caused me to reflect inward and think about the legacy I’m leaving behind to my family and the rest of the world.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Mark Papadas
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." - Frederick Douglass
"What is a child worth? As much or as little as child believes." - Mark Papadas
"When a child loses curiosity, the horizons of their world become the walls of their box." - Mark Papadas
"A child can ask questions that a wise man cannot answer." - Author Unknown
"Live your life so that your children can tell their children that you not only stood for something wonderful - you acted on it!" - Dan Zadra
Contacting Mark Papadas
To book Mark to speak to your audience, email Suzy at info@iam4kidsfoundation.org.
Mark Papadas
Founder & President
The I AM 4 Kids Foundation
318 W. Adams Street, 16th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
(877) I-AM-4848 Ext. 105
www.iam4kidsfoundation.org
mark@iam4kidsfoundation.org
How to get started
I AM 4 Kids Foundation Website: http://www.iam4kidsfoundation.org/iam.html
10 Secrets Book @ Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Empower-Awaken-Child-Volume/dp/1475143362/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335392397&sr=1-1
"Power to the Pupils" Kids Story Books: http://www.powertothepupils.com
For speaking engagements: info@iam4kidsfoundation.org
Other highlights
Speaking Topics:
I AM 4 Kids™
I AM… _______! How do you - or your children - finish that statement?
It’s possibly the most important question a person can ask. The answer determines the quality and direction of your life. It guides every choice you make. It is the essence of who you are! It is your identity! Over 50% of school children finished their I AM... statement with a negative trait or characteristic before going through the I AM… Identity Building Process. The following are actual responses from second through fifth graders before going through I AM 4 Kids:
"I AM... stupid."
I AM... ugly."
"I AM... fat."
"I AM... unlovable."
I AM 4 Kids teaches our kids the power of deciding who they are and how to BE that person starting NOW!
Power to the Pupils™
Based on his upcoming series of children’s books, this fun-filled program shows kids the power of words. Most people take words for granted, regardless of the language. Mark Papadas shows kids the impact that words have on our daily lives and their ability to achieve their dreams. After this presentation, kids will be begging for more vocabulary words. Language Arts just got fun again!
Never Give Up! ™
In this presentation, Mark shows kids that there is no such thing as failure. It’s OK to try and NOT succeed... so long as they learn from the experience and persevere. Using examples of familiar public figures and characters, Mark shows kids the importance of having goals, following your dreams, and NEVER GIVING UP!
10 Secrets to Empower Kids & Awaken the Child in You!
Based on his award winning book, “10 Secrets to Empower Kids & Awaken the Child in You”, this program is a must for every parent, teacher, coach, and anyone who interacts with kids on a regular basis. Mark shares ten simple and easy to implement strategies that empower kids and enhances the relationships with them in a positive way.