Motivational/Inspirational Topics

Let's face it. We are surrounded by negativity every day. At work, at home. It's all around us. Stress and burnout are at an all-time high. In this talk, customizable in length, Pete discusses how he has handled some of the many challenges he has faced in his life and how he turned negative situations into positive outcomes. He will go over ten practical tips that anyone can apply to their own lives at work and home to reduce stress and anxiety and harness the true power of positivity.

Pete suffered a stroke in 2023 that took away his ability to speak. When he was released from the hospital, he was informed that it would take 1-2 years to recover and be able to talk normally again. He didn't accept that and regained his speech in just six weeks. Pete will discuss his stroke, surgery, waking up with no voice, and how he managed to get his voice back so quickly. He will also cover what caused his stroke and how anyone can reduce the risk of it happening to them.

Life can be filled with adversity that can leave a person hanging on to the knot tied at the end of their rope. In the midst of adversity, it is often difficult to understand why bad things happen. In "Transforming Pain Into Purpose," Pete talks about some of the adversity he has faced throughout his life and how he has managed to stay positive, resilient, and kind with the weight of the world on his shoulders. He then discusses tips the audience can use to find their why, overcome, and remain resilient and positive during life's most challenging times.

When storms and darkness take away calm and peace, learn to recenter and persevere until the sun can shine again. The focus of this talk is on finding the strength to weather the storm, building resilience, being objective enough to reflect and understand life's lessons, and learning how to become the best version of yourself when you face trials and issues.

Abuse, bullying, mistakes, and failure can make anyone question their value and worth. Learn the concept of failing forward and how not just to be a survivor of abuse, bullying, and violence but how to thrive and believe in yourself. Pete discusses his healing journey with the concepts of forgiving others and yourself, self-love, setting boundaries, and not allowing anything or anyone that threatens your peace and self-worth to jeopardize your value.

This is the story of Positively Pete. He discusses he got started with art and overcame his fears, anxiety, and crippling self-doubt to discover the profound peace that comes with creating works of art. After telling the story of Positively Pete, he talks about the process he went through to stop being overly self-critical and gives tips and encouragement for the audience to absorb and use to overcome their own fear and anxiety.