Programs Will Cross will: Familiarize himself with your organization's mission, values, and objectives Be accessible to event planners Integrate his presentation into the overall theme of the meeting Conduct a walk-through at least 30 minutes prior to the presentation Meet with AV and set-up staff and other presenters to ensure coordination Engage the audience Deliver on-target information specific to the group's needs Employ personal anecdotes, case histories, and humor Use participants' terminology Be accessible to the audience to address their individual questions Be available for follow-up questions via phone, fax, or email; and Contact event organization for feedback and recommendations Among the topics Cross will address are: Rethink for Peak Performance Overcoming obstacles to success Getting on with it when you don't want to Leadership from Within Find the explorer within Kick-start your inner drive Cross the Chasm of Doubt Negotiate tough ideas with tough people Risk assessment, management, and logistics under adversity Programs Offered by Will Cross Motivates Will Cross is an educator and explorer who has learned that the secret to success is envisioning life and work as a series of challenging and inspiring adventures, with virtually endless opportunities to seize and mountains to embrace. As a world-class mountain climber and a much-sought-after motivational speaker, Will is uniquely qualified to use the exploration metaphor in his Will Cross motivates program to help individuals and organizations maximize both effort and performance. While working to overcome the challenges of diabetes, Cross has devoted most of his life to demonstrating how goal setting, preparation, and determination can make seemingly insurmountable obstacles negotiable. In his presentations, Cross takes participants on a journey to the peak of their performance. He shares his stories about high mountains, vast deserts, and polar exploration, relating them to everyday situations that strike a universal chord. Cross teaches audiences how their approach to life can make all the difference, both at work and at home.