"Yo Pal" Hal Elrod
"Yo Pal" Hal Elrod Quick Facts
Main Areas:Empowering Peopl & Organizations To Create Miraculous ResultsBest Sellers:Taking Life Head On! (The Hal Elrod Story)
Career Focus:Speaker, Coach, Company President
Affiliation:Global Empowerment Coaching, Youth Empowerment Coaching Foundation, Inc.
"Proving wisdom is not dependent on one’s age, Hal Elrod has overcome and accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime."
—Roger Crawford, CPAE, author of How High Can You Bounce?
"Hal Elrod is living proof that all of us are capable of creating MIRACLES in our own lives, and his proven formula empowers people to do just that."
—Bud Gardner, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As one of the top Leadership, Youth & College Motivational speakers in the world, Hal's authentic, powerful and hilarious presentations have become legendary.
From Fortune 500 companies like Countrywide and Fidelity National Title to high schools and non-profits across the country — Hal has enhanced the lives of over 100,000 people from the stage and millions more through his celebrity appearances on radio & television each year, his featured story in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, and his bestselling book: Taking Life Head On! (The Hal Elrod Story) .
HAL'S HIGHLIGHTS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE
- Celebrity Bestselling Author, Taking Life Head On! (The Hal Elrod)
- Survivor of a near fatal car accident
- National Champion Sales Manager
- Hall of Fame Sales Rep
- Award Winning International Speaker
- Life Coach & President, Global Empowement Coaching, Inc.
- Non-profit Founder, Youth Empowerment Coaching Foundation, Inc.
- Featured in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series
An entertainer since hosting his first radio show at age 15 as "Yo Pal Hal" and a record-breaking sales rep at 19, Hal's real triumph would come in the face of tragedy before he reached 21 when he was hit head on by a drunk driver and found Dead at the scene...
Six minutes later, Hal was brought back to life. Six days later he woke from a coma to face what would be a devastating reality for most: He had suffered 13 broken bones, multiple compound fractures, permanent brain damage and would never walk again .
Despite the prognosis of doctors and the seemingly insurmountable mental, physical, and emotional challenges that he was faced with, Hal defied the odds and managed to create a truly miraculous recovery! He took his first step in just 3 weeks and was released from the hospital into his parent's care in under 2 months.
Hal went on to become a National Champion sales manager and one of the youngest ever inducted into his company's Hall of Fame at age 25, a Bestselling Author at 26, co-founded Global Empowerment Coaching and the Youth Empowerment Coaching Foundation by 28, and has dedicated his life to empowering people to overcome their limitations and achieve their dreams!
Each one of Hal's life enhancing messages is Highly Customized to relate to the specific challenges faced by your organization as he takes each person on an Emotionally Charged journey... From Heartfelt Inspiration as they see & hear how he was able to rise from seemingly insurmountable adversity to Love & Create the life of his dreams, to Hilarious Laughter when they hear the stories of how Hal's brain damage resulted in his uninhibited behavior and outrageous antics with hospital nurses!
Ultimately, your people will leave with a newfound sense of Gratitude & Joy in everything they do, and a Proven Formula for ceating extraordinary results (Miracles) in their everyday life & work.
If you want to give to your organization an unforgettable & truly Life-Enhancing experience that they will be talking about for years to come...
Yo Pal Hal
America's Empowerment Coach
TESTIMONIALS & ENDORSEMENTS
"As we are enduring one of the toughest times the real estate industry had ever faced, Hal's message was exactly what our people needed. I was thanked repeatedly by our executives, loan officers and staff for bringing Hal in to speak, and I would highly recommend his services to anyone!"
–Countrywide Home Loans
"I can say without hesitation that having Hal give the keynote address at our annual retreat was the best possible investment we could have made."
– Fidelity National Title
"Our group absolutely loved Hal! His message was BY FAR the highlight of our meeting."
–Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.
"I have never seen our students so captivated as they were during Hal's speech. His ability to relate his tragic yet inspiring experience to the everyday challenges that teenagers face, really made an impact on them. Many students thanked me for having Hal speak."
–Ganado High School
“Hal changes lives wherever he goes. His tools of impeccable integrity and a positive focus for the future make an impact at the fundamental level needed for anyone to surpass their boundaries and commit to a new level of leadership. The gift of communication has never found a better or more deserving host than Hal Elrod.”
–Jeffrey T. Sooey, President & CEO, JTS Advisors
"Courage is one of the great virtues missing in our society today, and our young people are in desperate need of courageous role models and mentors. Hal's story is amazing. It is a story of courage that we can all be inspired by."
–Matthew Kelly, NY Times bestselling author, The Rhythm of Life
"Hal Elrod is living proof that all of us are capable of creating miracles in our own lives. His inspirational message, loaded with examples of Hal's never-say-die attitude and winning strategies, will empower anyone to make the most of his or her life."
–Bud Gardner, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul
“For anyone that has experienced seemingly insurmountable challenges, Hal alters your thinking about what’s possible and teaches you the strategies needed to create the extraordinary life that you’ve always wanted. Hal’s courageous and inspiring story has the power to move us all.”
–Jon Vroman, founder, Front Row Foundation
“Hal Elrod is more than a man with a positive outlook; he is a man who exercises his attitude on a daily basis to bring out success in himself and in others.”
–Dave Durand, author, Perpetual Motivation
“Hal's story is one of the greatest testaments to how all of us can take adversity head on and rise to the top.”
–Anthony "AB" Bourke, CEO and President, Afterburner Seminars
“Hal has the special ability to master the meanings that he gives to the events of his life and shows how it’s possible for anyone to turn what seams to be a tragedy, into a gift.”
–Matt Recore, President, Recore Growth Investments, Inc.
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