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Second Chance to Live and Public Speaking -- Providing Keynote Presentations and Workshops — Second Chance to Live and Public Speaking — Providing Keynote Presentations and Workshops

My name is Craig J. Phillips and I have lived with a brain injury and an invisible disability for the past 50 1/2 years. My desire is to inspire individuals to consider the possibilities. My motivation is to encourage individuals to not give up on themselves, their dreams or their destinies. I share from a holistic frame of reference: Body, Soul and Spirit and Emotions. For information about me, please click on this link: About Page.

I have written nearly 1923 articles, created 430 video presentations and published 12 eBooks. I am a workshop leader and a keynote speaker.

As a work shop leader and a keynote speaker, my focus is to share information to encourage, motivate, empower and inspire. My motivation is to share hope. We can create a good life for ourselves regardless of how life may look at the present time. More will be revealed in time. We can learn how to thrive regardless of challenges, disabilities or disadvantages. We can create and cultivate hope.

To see a list of places and 37 places and presentations that I have given keynote presentation see below

“Regardless of your lot in life, you can build something beautiful on it.” Zig Ziglar

Below is a list of Brain Injury Associations, Brain Injury Alliances and Brain Injury Clubhouses that asked me to offer support and encouragement to their participants.

I have done so through several 40 minute presentations via Zoom at no cost.

Click on the Below Links to Open the Presentations

Finding Purpose after Brain Injury Zoom Presentation

Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities Acceptance and Creating Our New Normal

Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke Zoom Presentation

I Am More Than My Brain Injury Zoom Presentation (Full Presentation)

I Am More than My Brain Injury Zoom Presentation in 3 Parts

“I Am More Than My Brain Injury – What Led me to this Awareness Part 1” Zoom Presentation

“I Am More than My Brain Injury — Understanding the People we Interact with as Individuals living with Brain Injuries” Part 2 Zoom Presentation

“I Am More than My Brain Injury – Defining and Creating My New Normal” Part 3 Zoom Presentation

Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities (Full Presentation)

Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities in 3 Parts

“Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — The People We Interact with as Individuals with Invisible Disabilities Part 1” Zoom Presentation

“Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — Acceptance and Discovering a New Normal Part 2” Zoom Presentation

“Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — Why do I Feel so Misunderstood and Shunned? Part 3” Zoom Presentation

Below these engagements there are several testimonials from individual who asked me to speak to their organizations via Zoom

I am available to offer one or both of these presentations to your participants. The participants of your Brain Injury Association, Brain Injury Alliance and/or your Brain Injury Clubhouse through Zoom at no cost or expense to you or your organization.

On September 30, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” through Zoom to the Colorado Department of Education Kaleidoscope Conference in Denver, Colorado. Here is a link to the outline of the presentation,“Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation

On September 14, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” through Zoom to the IBICA — International Brain Injury Clubhouse Alliance Virtual Conference. Here is an outline of the presentation, “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke Zoom Presentation”

On August 11, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “I Am More than My Brain Injury” through Zoom to the North Dakota Brain Injury Network in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Here is a link to the outline of the presentation, “I Am More than My Brain Injury Zoom Presentation”

On August 9, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of, Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities “Acceptance and Discovering a New Normal” through Zoom to Rehab Without Walls in High Point, North Carolina. Here is a link to the outline of the presentation,“Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — Acceptance and Discovering a New Normal Zoom Presentation”

On August 6, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of, “Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — Acceptance and Discovering a New Normal” through Zoom to Brooks Rehabilitation Clubhouse, in Jacksonville, Florida. Here is a link to the outline of the presentation: “Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — Acceptance and Discovering a New Normal” Zoom Presentation

On July 26, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities “Acceptance and Discovering a New Normal” through Zoom to the TBI Research Initiative — Department of Neurology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group – Penn Medicine. Here is a link to the outline of the presentation, Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities “Acceptance and Creating a New Normal”

On July 21, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” through Zoom to University of North Carolina Family Support Program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Here is a link to the outline of the of the presentation, “Finding Purpose after Brain injury Zoom Presentation”

On June 25, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of, “I Am More than My Brain Injury” through Zoom to the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina Brain Injury Support Group Leaders Annual Workshop in Columbia, South Carolina. Here is a link to the outline to the presentation, “I Am More than My Brain Injury Zoom Presentation”.

On June 16, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “I Am More than My Brain Injury — Defining and Creating My New Normal” through Zoom to the members of the Brain Injury Service Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, Virginia. Here is a link to the outline of the presentation, “I Am More than My Brain Injury – Defining and Creating My New Normal” Part 3 Zoom Presentation

On June 14, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” through Zoom to the members of Rehab without Walls in High Point, North Carolina. Here is a link to the outline of the presentation: Finding Purpose after Brain Injury Zoom Presentation.

On May 27, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of, “I Am More than My Brain Injury” through Zoom to the members of the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina Brain Injury Support Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. Here is a link to the presentation, “I Am More than My Brain Injury Zoom Presentation”.

On May 14, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of, “I Am More than My Brain Injury” to the members of the Seminole Spirit Brain injury Support Group in Woodstock, Georgia via Zoom. Here is a link to the presentations, “I am More than My Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation.

On April 13, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “I Am More Than My Brain Injury” to the members of the Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group in Fayetteville, North Carolina via Zoom.. Here is a link to the presentation. “I Am More Than My Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation

Testimonial Following my “I Am More Than My Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation to the Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group

Craig Phillips has the ability to easily relate most topics to his own journey of living with a brain injury, and then makes others feel more comfortable reflecting on and sharing their own experiences with brain injury. He helps survivors feel that they too can be resilient and manage their struggles. For this reason, he was the best person to present on: “I am more than my brain injury.”

Craig masterfully utilizes quotes that he has embraced from world leaders, writers, artists, politicians, etc. to further get his message across. He is always very authentic, knowledgeable, and inspirational.

I would definitely recommend him as a presenter to a support group, professional college class, community non -profit program, etc.

Ellen Scherling-Morales MA,OTR/L, CRC, CBIS (Facilitator of the Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group who asked me to present to her Group)

On April 9, 2021, I will be speaking to the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke” Zoom Presentation” to the members of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts in Westborough, MA via Zoom. “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke” Zoom Presentation

On April 2, 2021, I will be speaking to the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the members of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts in Westborough, MA via Zoom “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury“ Zoom Presentation

On March 23, 2021, I will be speaking to the topic of, “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke” Zoom Presentation” to the members, staff and providers ofBeechwood NeuroRehab Community-Integrated Brain Injury Specialty Programs in Langhorne, PA via Zoom. “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke” Zoom Presentation

On March 19, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury” with the Seminole Spirit Brain Injury Group in Woodstock, Georgia via Zoom. “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke” Zoom Presentation

On March 18, 2021, I will be speaking to the topic of, “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the members, staff and providers of Beechwood NeuroRehab Community-Integrated Brain Injury Specialty Programs in Langhorne, PA via Zoom. “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury“ Zoom Presentation

On March 17, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury” with the Brain Injury Association of Indiana in Indianapolis, IN via Zoom. “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke” Zoom Presentation

On March 11, 2021, I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” with the Empower House in Davenport, Iowa via Zoom. “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation

On March 10, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” with the Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse in Mountain, GA via Zoom. “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation

On February 17, 2021, I will be continuing the conversation on Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — The People We Interact with as Individuals with Invisible Disabilities Part 1″ via Zoom with the Brain Injury Services Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, VA via Zoom via Zoom. “Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — The People We Interact with as Individuals with Invisible Disabilities Part 1” Zoom Presentation

On February 10, 2021 I will be speaking on the topic of, Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — The People We Interact with as Individuals with Invisible Disabilities Part 1″ with the Brain Injury Services Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, VA via Zoom.“Understanding the Impact of Invisible Disabilities — The People We Interact with as Individuals with Invisible Disabilities Part 1” Zoom Presentation

On February 5, 2021, I gave the presentation, “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the The BridgeLine Clubhouse in Charlottesville, Virginia via Zoom. “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation

On February 3, 2021 I am scheduled to give this presentation, “Stroke, Brain Injury and the Benefits of Neuroplasticity” to the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana. Support group in Mandeville, Louisiana via Zoom. “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke” Zoom Presentation

On January 19, 2021 I am scheduled to give this presentation “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” via Zoom to the BIND: Brain Injury Network of Dallas Clubhouse in Plano, Texas. F”inding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation

On December 14, 2020, I presented the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada, in Reno, Nevada via Zoom. Here is a outline and a handout for this presentation, Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation.

On December 7, 2020, Brain Injury Association of Colorado, Craig J. Phillips was featured in the December 2020 publication of their publication, HeadSTRONG, Volume 4 • Issue 4 • December 2020. To read the publication click on this link: HeadSTRONG. Mr. Phillips is spotlighted on page 5 of the publication. 12,000 subscribers to the publication.

On November 18, 2020 I presented the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” to the Adapt Clubhouse in Alexandria, VA via Zoom. Here is an outline and a handout for this presentation. “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation

On November 9, 2020 I presented the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury”, to the Beacon House in Virginia Beach, Virginia via Zoom. Here is an outline and a handout for this presentation. “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation

On November 4, 2020 and November 5, 2020 I presented the message of “Stroke, Brain Injury and the Benefits of Neuroplasticity” via Zoom at the Brooks Rehab Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Florida. Here is an outline and a handout for this Presentation. Stroke, Brain Injury and the Benefits of Neuroplasticity

On October 28, 2020 and October 29, 2020 I presented the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” via Zoom at the Brooks Rehab Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Florida. Here is an outline and a handout for this presentation. Finding Purpose after Brain Injury

On October 26, 2020, I was interviewed by Mr. Don Crosby for the Sound Behavior Podcast. To listen to the podcast, click on this link. Given a Second Chance to Live – Episode 029 Craig Phillips

On October 18, 2020 I was interviewed by Donna O’Donnell Figurski on her radio program “Another Fork in the Road” on the Brain Injury Radio Network. Show title: Another Fork in the Road: Craig J. Phillips – Survivor of Brain Injury. To listen to the radio program, click on this link: Another Fork in the Road: Craig J. Phillips – Survivor of Brain Injury

On September 28, 2020, I was asked by Lee Moss, executive director, to present the message, “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation” with the Brain Injury Association of Mississippi support group via Zoom.

On September 2, 2020, I was asked by Kimberly Hill, executive director, to present the message of “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury Zoom Presentation” to the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana support group via Zoom.

On June 2, 2020, I was asked by Ellen Morales, facilitator of Fayetteville Brain Injury Support Group to present the message of, “Finding Purpose after Brain Injury” Zoom Presentation via Zoom.

Testimonies and Endorsements from the Presentations

Jeff McDaniel — Board of Directors, HIANN — Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada

Presentation: Finding Purpose after Brain Injury

Thanks so much for taking the time to spend with the Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada and almost 30 of our members. Your journey has been amazing and I personally want to thank you for taking the opportunity to discuss that journey and each of our member’s specific questions and history with brain injury. You have an amazing story to tell and have persevered and continue to grow in-spite of the all the obstacles that have been presented to you. You never cease to amaze me. Keep-up the great work and continue to inspire others that have had traumatic brain injuries.

Jeff McDaniel Board of Directors, HIANN — Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada

Stephanie Lloyd — Adapt Clubhouse Brain Injury Services Brain Injury

Presentation: Finding Purpose after Brain Injury

Thank you for visiting our virtual units at Adapt Clubhouse! It has been a true delight hearing your story of perseverance that many of our members found comfort in. Several people from our group have mentioned the similar difficulties in finding employment and appreciated your experience to help with their own understanding. Your positivity has touched our clubhouse, especially during this virtual time. Most importantly, it has been helpful to be reminded that no one individual should be compared to another – we are all unique in our interests and abilities, all which empower us to move forward, especially when living with a brain injury. Thank you for taking the time to consider our members and be a positive role model for all.

We look forward to inviting you back soon!

Best,

Stephanie Lloyd, Adapt Clubhouse

Kathy Martin, M.Ed., CRC, CPCRT, CBIST– Brooks Clubhouse Manager

Second Chance to Live, Zoom and the Brooks Rehab Clubhouse

Presentation: Finding Purpose after Brain Injury

Presentation: Stroke, Brain Injury and Benefits of Neuroplasticity

Hi Craig,

I wanted to again thank you for your time and sharing your personal insights about living with a brain injury with our Brooks ABI Clubhouse members and staff. We were all touched and inspired by your story and the members expressed great gratitude for you presenting via Zoom. While everyone’s story and journey is different, it is always helpful for a fellow survivor who has had more than his share of challenges and setbacks to send the strong message to “never give up”. Additionally, your presentation on neuroplasticity was excellent!! People living with a brain injury can become discouraged if they don’t see significant improvements in a short amount of time and hearing that in order to form new neural pathways (retrain the brain) takes time and many, many repetitions helps motivate people to persist. I hope that other individuals, programs and brain injury clubhouses will take advantage of your willingness to share, at no cost, your valuable insights, experience, knowledge and wisdom.

Many Thanks,

Kathy Martin, M.Ed., CRC, CPCRT, CBIST

Brooks Clubhouse Manager

Lee Moss — Executive Director — Brain Injury Association of Mississippi

Brain Injury Association of Mississippi and Finding Purpose after Brain Injury

Dear Craig,
Thank you so much for sharing your TBI experience with the Brain Injury Association of Mississippi Support Group! Your message was filled with inspiration and hope that helped our survivors and family members remember to “never give up.” We’ve all been affected by COVID-19 in different ways, but for our survivors, isolation can easily lead to deep depression and extreme loneliness. The BIA of MS has worked to prevent these things by providing speakers and online sessions through Zoom during the pandemic. Your message was one of the best sessions we’ve had, and I’m so grateful that you were willing to share with our people, particularly right now.

Thank you again

Lee Moss

Executive Director

Brain Injury Association of Mississippi

1640 Lelia Drive, Ste. 100

Jackson, MS 39216

601.981.1021 (O)

601.981.1039 (F)

msbraininjury.org

Kimberly Hill, MS, CTRS, CCT Executive Director — Brain Injury Assn. of Louisiana

Brain Injury Association of Louisiana and Finding Purpose after Brain Injury

Hi Craig,

You were fantastic today… thank you for giving of your time, your story, your inspiration, everything. That is the largest number of people we have had on a call and many were case managers from rehab hospitals. They were probably listening to learn from you how to help their patients. Your impact ran deep today, as I am sure it does always, so thank you! An email went out to all participants with the links, book, email, website, power point, etc. that you sent me. Please let’s keep in touch! I will also share your information with my other BIA affiliate leaders.

Testimonial

Craig

Thank you for sharing your time and inspirational message with our brain injury support group this week. In this new virtual world, so many people are lonely and depressed as they are not able to interact in person. The compassion, care, and interest you showed each person was heartwarming, and I know you made a difference in everyone’s lives. Hearing from you, sharing your story with us, and hearing your motivational messages to each person was such a blessing.

Best,

Kimberly Hill, MS,CTRS,CCT
Executive Director
Brain Injury Association of Louisiana/
LA Chapter United Spinal Assn.
8325 Oak Street
New Orleans, La 70118
504-982-0985
www.biala.org

I am available to be of service to you and the individuals whom you serve. Please let me know how I can best serve you and the individuals whom you serve. You may contact me through a comment or through my email address: secondchancetolive1@yahoo.come. I look forward to being of service to you and the individuals you serve.