After losing everything - twice, Cliff began a process of rebuilding his life through faith, resilience, and hard work - developing a masterpiece mindset. He went from the ashes of a life-destroying tragedy, that was then magnified by some really bad choices, fueled by trauma, to a place of real success. He has completed multiple doctorate degrees and built churches, companies, and a non-profit that seeks to end veteran homelessness through a shelter, a counseling center, and a vocational training facility.
It is one thing to say the words - anything is possible - It is another thing altogether to live these words. Dr Cliff is a living testimony to the truth behind his mission. His mission is to let YOU know that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE and you can begin where you are, whether you are in the pit of despair, flat on your back, or struggling with life in ways that you feel that you can't share with anyone else and create an inspired life - full of the things that matter most to you.
Dr Cliff is a US Navy Veteran, having served in Desert Storm as an air traffic controller. He served with distinction while battling a major fire on board the ship where he served as a fire team leader and helped an F-14 land safely when the pilot got a bad case of vertigo on final approach on a dark night in the Adriatic with the carrier deck pitching 13 feet.
Several years later, he lost his wife and little girl in a horrible head-on collision with an 18-wheeler. There were times after this that Cliff wanted to end his own life. But each time, something pulled him back...
It would be great to say that everything started to get better after that, but that is not reality. Cliff never sought treatment and started down a path of trauma-borne self-destructive behavior that left a trail of pain and hurt behind him. Going down this path, he crossed the line with the law and lost everything - a second time.
And it was at this point, when he was in the pit of despair - when he hit rock bottom, that his rise from the ashes began.
And if he can do it - So can you!
Dr Cliff also has a Keynote on Emotional Intelligence in an Artificial Intelligence World. His approach is unique in that it comes from the place of a mental health professional.
He then adds to his speaking repertoire in - Lead Like Your Life Depends On It! As a person who has covered a lot of ground in his life, he speaks on leadership from the point of view of a veteran, pastor, counselor, felon, and executive. The differing perspeictives and stories will make you laugh so hard, and in the next section it is going to make you cry. And finally - all of it together will make you examine your own life and leadership. You don't want to miss this one!
All of the keynotes can be combined with workshops as well. An entire workshop agenda can be forwarded upon request.
After losing everything - twice, Cliff began a process of rebuilding his life through faith, resilience, and hard work - developing a masterpiece mindset. He went from the ashes of a life-destroying tragedy, that was then magnified by some really bad choices, fueled by trauma, to a place of real success. He has completed multiple doctorate degrees and built churches, companies, and a non-profit that seeks to end veteran homelessness through a shelter, a counseling center, and a vocational training facility.
It is one thing to say the words - anything is possible - It is another thing altogether to live these words. Dr Cliff is a living testimony to the truth behind his mission. His mission is to let YOU know that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE and you can begin where you are, whether you are in the pit of despair, flat on your back, or struggling with life in ways that you feel that you can't share with anyone else and create an inspired life - full of the things that matter most to you.
Dr Cliff is a US Navy Veteran, having served in Desert Storm as an air traffic controller. He served with distinction while battling a major fire on board the ship where he served as a fire team leader and helped an F-14 land safely when the pilot got a bad case of vertigo on final approach on a dark night in the Adriatic with the carrier deck pitching 13 feet.
Several years later, he lost his wife and little girl in a horrible head-on collision with an 18-wheeler. There were times after this that Cliff wanted to end his own life. But each time, something pulled him back...
It would be great to say that everything started to get better after that, but that is not reality. Cliff never sought treatment and started down a path of trauma-borne self-destructive behavior that left a trail of pain and hurt behind him. Going down this path, he crossed the line with the law and lost everything - a second time.
And it was at this point, when he was in the pit of despair - when he hit rock bottom, that his rise from the ashes began.
And if he can do it - So can you!
Dr Cliff also has a Keynote on Emotional Intelligence in an Artificial Intelligence World. His approach is unique in that it comes from the place of a mental health professional.
He then adds to his speaking repertoire in - Lead Like Your Life Depends On It! As a person who has covered a lot of ground in his life, he speaks on leadership from the point of view of a veteran, pastor, counselor, felon, and executive. The differing perspeictives and stories will make you laugh so hard, and in the next section it is going to make you cry. And finally - all of it together will make you examine your own life and leadership. You don't want to miss this one!
All of the keynotes can be combined with workshops as well. An entire workshop agenda can be forwarded upon request.
Anything is Possible! - The Masterpiece Mindset
Format: 45 minute keynote and a workshop/ breakout is available as well
This program is perfect for:
- Inspirational Kickoff to a Conference/Corporate Meeting/Association/Funderaiser
- Frontline/Middle Management Employees, Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits
The audience will leave with:
- Inspired/Motivated and ready to change their world
- Concrete Steps...
Developing Emotional Intelligence in an A.I. World - The Brave New World of Life and Leadership in 2024
Format: 45 minute keynote & workshop
This program is perfect for:
- C-Level Executives/HR/Management
- Industries going through change
The audience will leave with:
- What E.I. means in this new era and A.I. makes it even more critical
- How a person leads in this rapidly changing new world
Developing E.I. in an...
Lead Like Your Life Depends On it! Leadership Lessons from a Veteran, Widower, Felon, Pastor, and an Executive
Format: 45 minute keynote, workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Leadership Development
- Corporation, Association, Conference of Institution
Take off on a journey through 'Lead Like Your Life Depends On It' to uncover profound leadership lessons from the diverse experiences of a Veteran, Widower, Felon, Pastor, and Executive. This keynote will challenge and inspire you to embrace...
Self Worth - Your Secret Psychological Superpower that Changes Your World
Format: 30-45 minute Keynote/Breakout and Corporate Training
This program is perfect for:
- Salesforce Empowerment
- Frontline Leaders /Workforce
- Marketplace Mental Health for Company Meetings
The audience will leave with:
- Their Worth and Their Why for this life - Worth it's weight in Gold
- The tools to maintain their new sense of...
Your Worth and Your Why - Leadership Superpowers that will change your world
Format: Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Leadership - Entry Level to C-Suite
- For Profit or Nonprofit
- Faith Based Conferences
The audience will leave with:
- Their Self Worth and Their Why (Purpose)
- A burning desire to be and do their very best - changing their world and making the organization that they work for - even...
Created for Greatness!
Format: Keynote, Breakout, Workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Nonprofit Fundraisers
- Motivational/Inspirational Events
- Faith Based Events
The audience will leave with:
- Greatness is defined by the person!
- The difference you make, changes the world - even if it is just one person at a time
- Let's...
Dream Big - Plan Accordingly - FIRE FOR EFFECT
Format: 30-40 minute Keynote & 60-90 workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Sales, Small Business Owners
- Leadership Conferences
The audience will leave with:
- It is a must that we begin to dream again - it gets us back to a place where everything is possible again and this is how we take the world by storm - discover fire again!
- The...
Where is God When Bad Things Happen?
Format: Keynote, Breakout
This program is perfect for:
- Bereavement Groups
- Christian Audiences
The audience will leave with:
- God is with us, even in the darkest times.
- Your story of survival, may be the very thing someone else needs to help them throught their trial.
About 23 years ago, I woke up to go to work early...
The 16th Minute - what happens when the lights fade?
Format: 30-45 Keynote 60 Minute Breakout Training
This program is perfect for:
- Leadership
- Sales Teams - High Achievers
The audience will leave with:
- The Ultimate Goal is more life, not a trophy.
- Living for the win - is living for the wind - it will blow away and be forgotten.
- Living with a why that is bigger than your goal becomes a world changing...
Discovering Fire for the Second Time in Human History
Format: 45 - 60 Minute Keynote, with a follow on workshop and training
This program is perfect for:
- Sales Force
- Leadership - All Levels
- Workforce Marketplace Mental Health
- Entrepreneurs
The audience will leave with:
- A new fire for their life, their mission and their occupation/business
- Tools to overcome adversity
- A...








