Theresa Behenna

Australian bo Theresa Behenna is an award winning motivational speaker, internationally acclaimed piano entertainer, author, emcee, recording artist and totally unrelated to Olivia Newton John. Laid off from her office job during a recessio Down Under, Theresa began playing piano anywhere that paid and ended up touring the world. Armed with a positive attitude, a passion for performance and thirty one evening dresses, she appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious venues before celebrities such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Matt Lauer, Elton John, Princess Grace, ‘James Bond’ and President Bush. In 2006 Coca Cola chose her to perform at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

After moving to Houston Texas in 1982, Theresa combined her entertainment background with relevant content, Aussie humor and a motivational message that launched her as a professional keynote speaker. Using mastery of the piano as parallel principles for success, she helps people boost productivity in the workplace to become leaders in their field through extraordinary performance.

Theresa’s entertaining keynotes have resulted in a wide range of clients from the health care industry to real estate, women’s groups to credit unions, educators to human resources, associations and corporate giants like British Petroleum that wrote: “You really connected with our group and made a lasting impression. I particularly liked that you tailored your work to our need and many commented on your amazing piano skills!” (Obviously they need a teensy more training in other areas…?)

As a professional member of the National Speakers Association, Theresa won the John Wolfe Award for speaking excellence in 2007 and currently serves on the board of the Houston chapter. She is a contributing author to the anthology "Rekindling the Human Spirit” and writes numerous ezine newsletters and blogs. Her top selling piano CD “Songs for Friends” was recorded in 2001 with a second album soon to be released.

Theresa travels the country speaking at conferences and resides in Houston where she has yet to sound like a native Texan. She has no children, no pets, no worries.