Joe Piscatella is one of the country's most respected experts on how to commit to living a healthy lifestyle in the real world.
Joe knows more than a little about commitment and defying the odds. At age 32, a successful businessman with a young family, Joe underwent emergency coronary bypass surgery. The prognosis was not good with doctors predicting he would not live to be 40. But Joe's philosophy was: "You can't change the cards you were dealt, but you can change the way you play them." And he did. Joe recently celebrated his 37th anniversary of that heart surgery, making him the longest-lived survivor of cardiac surgery in the U.S. He is living proof that with a positive mind-set and the right information, sticking with a balanced lifestyle for optimal health is possible.
A high-energy speaker, he is a man with a visionary message and the extraordinary skill to tell it. He uses the art of storytelling, contagious humor and decades of experience to deliver a powerful, practical message that moves audiences to live healthier lives. Over 2 million people have attended Joe's powerful keynote speeches and breakout sessions steeped in humor, insight and practical "how-to" tools. He knows the science of balanced living. More importantly, he understands the practical application of that science for today's busy lifestyles. With his energy, sense of humor and decades of experience, Joe captivates and motivates audiences, inspiring them to take action for their health. "Joe Piscatella knows more about healthy living than anyone I know," says Dr. Williams C. Roberts, Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Cardiology.
Joe is a best-selling author. His work includes Don't Eat Your Heart Out, Take A Load Off Your Heart and The Road to a Healthy Heart Runs Through the Kitchen. His newest is Positive Mind, Healthy Heart.
Joe's position as a thought leader and the practicality of his advice is recognized nationally. He is a frequent guest on The Today Show, CNN, Good Morning America and Fox News. He has hosted three PBS television specials on lifestyle and health, and is in pre-production for a program on the health of children. He is the only non-medical member of the National Institutes of Health Expert Panel on Cardiac Rehabilitation. Time Magazine says, "Joe skillfully weaves humor, a fresh approach and common-sense ideas into an energized presentation that delivers outstanding results."
He is the Founder and President of the Institute for Fitness & Health, an organization that consults on worksite and community health programs. Clients include the Boeing Company, Raytheon, Exxon/Mobile Pipeline Company, Sprint, the U.S. Naval War College, Cleveland Clinic, the Federal Reserve Bank, Starbuck's and GE Asset Management Company.
Says Sally Hass, Benefits Education Manager for the Weyerhaeuser Company, "If companies want their people to live healthier, they have a responsibility to help them develop positive skills. Joe Piscatella supplies knowledge and motivation. He is a bridge to those skills."
Joe knows more than a little about commitment and defying the odds. At age 32, a successful businessman with a young family, Joe underwent emergency coronary bypass surgery. The prognosis was not good with doctors predicting he would not live to be 40. But Joe's philosophy was: "You can't change the cards you were dealt, but you can change the way you play them." And he did. Joe recently celebrated his 37th anniversary of that heart surgery, making him the longest-lived survivor of cardiac surgery in the U.S. He is living proof that with a positive mind-set and the right information, sticking with a balanced lifestyle for optimal health is possible.
A high-energy speaker, he is a man with a visionary message and the extraordinary skill to tell it. He uses the art of storytelling, contagious humor and decades of experience to deliver a powerful, practical message that moves audiences to live healthier lives. Over 2 million people have attended Joe's powerful keynote speeches and breakout sessions steeped in humor, insight and practical "how-to" tools. He knows the science of balanced living. More importantly, he understands the practical application of that science for today's busy lifestyles. With his energy, sense of humor and decades of experience, Joe captivates and motivates audiences, inspiring them to take action for their health. "Joe Piscatella knows more about healthy living than anyone I know," says Dr. Williams C. Roberts, Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Cardiology.
Joe is a best-selling author. His work includes Don't Eat Your Heart Out, Take A Load Off Your Heart and The Road to a Healthy Heart Runs Through the Kitchen. His newest is Positive Mind, Healthy Heart.
Joe's position as a thought leader and the practicality of his advice is recognized nationally. He is a frequent guest on The Today Show, CNN, Good Morning America and Fox News. He has hosted three PBS television specials on lifestyle and health, and is in pre-production for a program on the health of children. He is the only non-medical member of the National Institutes of Health Expert Panel on Cardiac Rehabilitation. Time Magazine says, "Joe skillfully weaves humor, a fresh approach and common-sense ideas into an energized presentation that delivers outstanding results."
He is the Founder and President of the Institute for Fitness & Health, an organization that consults on worksite and community health programs. Clients include the Boeing Company, Raytheon, Exxon/Mobile Pipeline Company, Sprint, the U.S. Naval War College, Cleveland Clinic, the Federal Reserve Bank, Starbuck's and GE Asset Management Company.
Says Sally Hass, Benefits Education Manager for the Weyerhaeuser Company, "If companies want their people to live healthier, they have a responsibility to help them develop positive skills. Joe Piscatella supplies knowledge and motivation. He is a bridge to those skills."
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Build Your Cardiovascular Brand With Content Marketing
Research shows that brand and marketing messages delivered in traditional ways do not always register with the public. But research also shows that when brand and marketing messages are linked to information on personal health (content marketing), the public pays attention. Hundreds of hospitals have utilized Joe Piscatella to make their cardiovascular marketing messages more relevant and to separate them from the competition. No one delivers content marketing like Joe. Audiences know him from his best-selling books, PBS television specials, and numerous media appearances. They are interested in his topic - healthy living - and they trust his advice. There is only one Joe. And when he speaks for your hospital, you gain an important competitive advantage. A Healthy Workforce Is A Bottom-Line Issue This is a bottom-line issue for business. Helping employees to live a better-balanced life is not just about healthier employees; it's a smart business decision as well - particularly in light of Affordable Care Act requirements. Most employers today understand this. That's why many provide information on healthy living to employees. But information alone does not produce healthy habits. It takes something more than data and tips to move them to action. And that's where Joe Piscatella's acclaimed educational and motivational presentations can help. Joe has consulted on health management to the Boeing Company, Microsoft, Exxon Mobil, Sprint and numerous other companies. His programs have educated, inspired and moved audiences to action. The result: increased workforce productivity for employers and a higher quality of life for employees. Managing Chronic Stress in a Multi-Tasking World How to Manage Stress Effectively for Increased Health, Longevity and Productivity In this era of too little time and too much to do, of increased career and family commitments, of crawling traf?c and never ending e-mails, Americans are living with chronic stress. Indeed, 89% of us say that the stress in our lives is overwhelming. The result is often high levels of frustration, anxiety and anger. In this presentation, Joe examines the impact of chronic stress on health, productivity and quality of life. He helps audiences understand that the secret to a balanced life is not to avoid stress, but to manage it; not to react to stress, but to respond to it. His program not only examines the sources of stress in modern life (including Type A personality), but it provides audiences with a variety of mental and physical tools to successfully manage stress every day. Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Living Healthy living starts with good information. What constitutes a healthy diet? What's the best way to exercise? How to handle stress? And today people know the difference between an apple and a piece of apple pie, between going out dancing or watching Dancing with the Stars! But knowing the information isn't acting on the information. Why this chasm between information and action? Because information alone is not enough. If it were, we'd be a nation of non-smokers. In this dynamic and inspirational program, Joe Piscatella provides practical solutions to overcoming barriers and making healthy changes that last a lifetime. Audiences learn how to get started and stay the course. Make Your Health Last As Long As Your Life Maximizing "Health Span," the Number of Healthy Days in Your Life Just because you can afford retirement doesn't mean that you will have the quality of life to enjoy it. While a ?nancial plan is important, a good health plan is critical. There is a difference between longevity, the amount of years you live, and health span, the number of years you live in good health. Two people, for example, each live to age 85. But while the ?rst spends the last 20 years of life in a golf cart, the other spends those years in a wheelchair. Their respective longevity is the same, but their health spans are drastically different. In this timely program, Joe examines the lifestyle habits found in societies all over the world where people not only live longer, but also have extended years of good health. Learn what you can do now to maximize your "health span" and increase the number of years you will have good health. Women and Heart Health How to Have a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle for Females of All Ages Contrary to popular belief, men are not the chief victims of heart disease. The truth is that heart disease is an equal opportunity affliction.While about the same number of women as men have heart disease, it is by far the number one killer of women. Indeed, over 250,000 women die from the disease each year; more than the next 14 causes of death combined. In this presentation, Joe examines how primary cardiac risk factors - such as cholesterol, triglycerides, coronary inflammation, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, and others - impact women, and he helps attendees to calculate their personal risk. In addition, he covers women-specific topics such as hormone replacement therapy and signs of heart attack. With a heart-healthy lifestyle, women can prevent, stabilize and even reverse heart disease. Eating Healthy In A DoubleBurger.Com World A Step-by-Step Guide to Healthy Eating in the Real World A balanced diet is critical for good health and increased performance. But how do you sort out what is balanced in a world of con?icting claims where fat and carbohydrates see-saw being in, then out, where a tablespoon of ketchup can contain a teaspoon of high-fructose corn syrup, where food supplements claim to be healthier than food itself, and where new weight-loss diet books appear weekly? In over three decades of successfully managing his heart disease, Joe knows fad diets from real science. His sensible, realistic program offers basic principles for healthy eating, including cutting-edge methods on how to control your fat tooth. (That's right, fat tooth, not sweet tooth!). More importantly, he gives nutritional science real-life application. Raising Fit Kids in a Fast World Strategies for Overburdened Parents Raised with the temptations of fast food, television and computer games, kids are more sedentary, overweight and out-of-shape than a generation ago. The typical 12-year old today weighs 11.7 pounds more than his or her counterpart in 1973. In the last decade the obesity rate in white children has increased by 50%; in Hispanic and African-American kids, it has doubled. The result: a generation of children with elevated cholesterol, higher blood pressure and more Type 2 diabetes. This may be the first generation not to live as long as their parents. What are parents to do? This seminar offers practical and easy-to-implement strategies for teaching children healthy exercise and eating habits that will last them a lifetime. |
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