Creating positive workplace environments to energize people!

Edward Leigh, MA, focuses on creating positive workplace environments to enhance communication, increase morale and energize meetings.  He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in health education.  Both universities he received his degrees from honored him with distinguished alumni awards. He presents high-energy and informative programs for corporations, associations, government agencies, hospitals, universities and schools.  He is featured in the books Secrets of Superstar Speakers and Triumphs of the Human Spirit.  His expertise put him in the national spotlight through interviews on MSNBC News and The Today Show, where Katie Couric interviewed him. 

When he is not on the road, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Beth, and their eight dogs, which are composed of seven Pugs and one English Toy Spaniel.

Program Benefits

Pre-program research to customize                           

High content and entertaining format                        

Approved for continuing education hrs

Workplace Programs

Joy on the Job: Creating a Positive Workplace Environment

A happy workplace is a productive workplace!  This high-energy program will help you STICK to it.  STICK stands for Stress Management, Teamwork, Inspiration, Communication and Kindness.  The five key ingredients in this recipe create energized individuals and groups.  This program is guaranteed to jump start your workplace!

High Impact Communication:  Top Tips to Get Your Message Across and Connect with Others!

This high-energy interactive program will empower professionals with skills to dramatically improve the quality of interactions with others, which will lead to increased productivity and enhanced teamwork.  The workshop will allow participants to practice listening, empathy and questioning techniques.  Communicate with confidence!

Marvelous Meetings:  How to Make Your Events Productive & Enjoyable!

Energize your meetings with fun and practical techniques!  The session covers all aspects of the meeting process: pre-meeting announcements, icebreakers, agenda planning, audiovisual tools and closing events in a powerful way.  This program provides all the tips you need to have a spectacular meeting!  Come prepared for an energizing session!

How to Give Dazzling Presentations: Topnotch Tips for Terrific Programs!

This presentation contains proven methods to create and deliver powerful programs. The session covers: preparing dynamic openings and closings; customizing content for different audiences; developing eye-catching handouts and audiovisuals; and tips to enhance voice and body language characteristics. The skills taught in this program are "life skills" that can be used in every interaction, not just restricted to formal presentations. 

Special Program for People with Cancer

Trauma to Triumph: Finding Joy Throughout the Cancer Experience

This program centers on the theme, “Just because cancer enters our lives does not mean joy must exit.” There is so much stress associated with cancer; this programs focus on reclaiming feelings of happiness.  This program is inspirational, educational, and at times, quite outrageous!  During the program, you will learn many methods of coping when the diagnosis is cancer, including becoming your own health advocate.   Come prepared to have some serious fun!

Rave Reviews

"I personally think choosing you as the opening keynote speaker was one of the best gifts I have given our nurses. Keep up the positive sharing!"

Marilyn Lottman, R.N., Lake Hospital Systems, Inc.

"Thank you for delivering a stellar performance! The evaluations confirmed what I already knew -- you would get our conference off to an upbeat and entertaining start! We are glad we chose you as our opening keynote speaker!"

Mary Pebley, American Business Women Association

"The theme of our launch meeting was 'Brand New Day: Start the Revolution.'  Your speech was both informative and uplifting. As verification that you were 'on target' with your message, our audience gave you a rousing standing ovation."

Don Sharpe, Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals