Dr. Jeff Salz has consulted and lectured for US A.I.D. and the US Information Agency in both Asia and Latin America. Jeff has also served as liaison officer and interpreter for NBC Television News, reporting from behind the rebel lines of El Salvador. A recognized television personality, he creates and stars in adventure specials for the Discovery Network.

Jeff provides the foundation for adventurous thinking in any organization. An authority on authentic cultures, a 30 year veteran of adventuring and exploring with a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology and a Masters in experiential education, Jeff spent 10 years as a university professor. For the last 15 years, he has been safely guiding organizations through the turbulent seas of change, facilitating enhanced teamwork by helping them build 'cultures of authenticity'. Jeff's best selling book, "The Way of Adventure: Transforming Your Life and Work with Sprit and Vision," is a 'manual' witch assists organizations to keep the flame of adventure alive every day. To help audiences us to be the best they have ever been. These tools include instructions is a 'manual' witch assists organizations to keep the flame of adventure alive every day. To help audiences us to be the best they have ever been. These tools include instructions on the "The Hero's Journey"- the roadmap through change. Jeff's presentations provide insight in the four areas:

-Enhance teamwork by creating a culture of participation -Foster innovation by becoming fearless in the face of failure -Empower your team by setting a goal higher than Everest -Optimize energy with the power of the aliveness factor

The 'manual' which assists organizations to keep the flame of adventure alive everyday.

-Easy times are our enemy-adversity is truly a gift it wakes us up. -The journey of change is ceaseless the real challenge is to face it with a joyful heart. -True success and vitality stem form the commitment to be the best you have ever been.

With strategies for "The Way of Adventure," Jeff gives audiences clear instrucitons that enable the m to put the passion and commitment of adventure to work in their organizations and daily life.

Programs:
The Adventure of Change

During this presentation Jeff reveals his Six Steps to the Top- the lessons learned in over 30 years of exploration and expedition leadership. He gives audiences the tools they need to be adventurous in their work and life using stirring tales drawn from the legends, myths and personal lives of people he encountered in remote regions around the world. With award-winning photography AND music, Jeff's presentation shows audiences how to redesign both their attitudes and their environments so they can face adversity with a sense of adventure! Jeff's philosophy about adventure enables audiences to understand The Hero's Journey - the roadmap through change. Audiences learn to: -Leap Before You Look: Commit to a sense of adventure, take action and develop intuitive skills. -Aim Higher Than Everest: Exceed the ordinary by setting only extraordinary goals. -Give It All You've Got: Harness the power of synergy, participation and contribution. -Work Some Magic: Blaze new trails, use innovation and imagination to access a world of possibility. -Keep on Your Bearing: Explore the adventure of the human connection and discover the power of service. -Enjoy the View: Gain the mountaintop perspective and learn how to put it to work for you. During client interviews, Jeff learns about an organization's challenges and goals. He makes those connections throughout his presentation, personalizing the experience for each organization. Jeff's energetic and humorous style combined with the tools he shares, guarantee an outstanding event every time, inspiring audiences to "Be the best you have ever been!"

Wisdom of the Mountains

How do you become the best in the business? How do the best keep getting better?

What is your boldest dream? What is your higher than Everest goal? Throughout this presentation, Jeff reveals simple and profound wisdom for expertly navigating today's increasingly complex and confusing world. In turbulent times the leader is the one with the map. Jeff provides you with that map. Drawing from over 35 years of living with and studying diverse cultures around the world, he guides you on a remarkable journey of discovery. You will discover universal "best practices" for maximizing personal and professional effectiveness. The four key areas of learning are:

Vision... How to find one Energy... How to create it Inner Strength... How to develop and maintain it Wisdom... How to live it

In this presentation, Jeff takes you on an exhilarating journey around the globe while providing:

-A simple model for deep and lasting cultural change in your organization -A means for taking your professional and personal effectiveness to new heights -Inspiration for your organization to truly excel

Synthesizing ancient wisdom with contemporary cutting edge business models, Jeff inspires, enables and instructs you and your organization to become the best you've ever been!