Arden Bercovitz, Ph.D., CSP

Your people may be stuck in old ways, struggling with a failure of imagination, feel overwhelmed, or simply in need of an energizing boost. When you need a motivational speaker with a memorable message to catalyze intelligent change throughout your organization, then Dr. Arden Bercovitz, appearing in character as Albert Einstein, is that creative expert you've been looking for.

Imagine the outcome of your next meeting, conference, or retreat infused with Einstein's innovative spirit! "Einstein" arrives at your event in-tune with the specific challenges and unique opportunities facing your organization! Einstein's creative approach to change inspires your knowledge workers to appreciate and develop a broader diversity of ideas, novel products and essential services. Einstein's examples spark your people to think like they never "thunk" before!

Dr. B's unique blend of entertainment, education, practical tools and proven techniques provide your people with fresh insights to recognize new business opportunities, resolve problems better and remain adaptable to change. His thorough preparation and captivating delivery will challenge your people to break down outmoded mental barriers, overcome resistance to change and expand their ways of implementing innovative alternatives. Every Einstein Alive event takes your people on a voyage of discovery, with vivid word pictures, wonder-filled metaphors, intriguing stories and practical strategies that encourage everyone to express their own inner Einstein.

TITLES:

1. Change Your Thinking Today - The Einstein Way
2. A DAY of GENIUS - The Einstein Way
3. A Diversity of Ideas Sparks Innovation - The Einstein Way
4. Strudel for the Noodle - Einstein Lite

Dr. B creates magical experiences that work as well in a ballroom, as in a boardroom, with organization-wide audiences, with your most sophisticated executives, customers or business partners. Dr. B's message is well-suited for technology and life science industry organizations, for businesses, associations, for government and education professionals.

Dr. B captures the essence of Dr. Einstein because he's also a research scientist, with a love of science, and a contagious curiosity for discovering new ideas. His Ph.D., in Reproductive Endocrinology, is from the University of Missouri, Columbia. His academic training was multi-disciplinary, with emphasis on the physiological impact of environment and nutrition. Dr. B worked for nearly 13 years as a reproductive endocrinologist with the Center for Research of Endangered Species, at the world famous San Diego Zoo. Dr. B is experienced with various facets of the learning process:

• Holding a lifetime teaching credential; teaching at elementary through collegiate levels;
• Serving as Dean of Learning Assessment for a private university;
• Speaking for two decades with Fortune 1000 companies, government, and association clients;
• Receiving (1998) Certification as a Speaking Professional (CSP) from the National Speakers Association. This designation is earned by fewer than 10% of all professional members.

Technology and life science clients include: AstraZeneca, AT&T, BASF, BioGen, Dow Corning, Eastman Chemical, Ford, FedEx, GTE, Institute Internal Auditors, Motorola, Pfizer Global Research, Navy Department Acquisitions, Project Management Institute, Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories, Scientific Atlanta, Society of Professional Engineers-IA, The Principal Financial Group, Unilever, US Department Energy, US Marine Corp, US Postal Service.
Dr. B's very appearance, in character, as Albert Einstein, sends a clear signal that your meeting and your business are ripe for significant change, even a transformation of culture, thoughts and actions. Yes, your people will learn, laugh and change the way they think, with guidance from Dr. Bercovitz and Einstein Alive.
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FEE SCHEDULE - Keynote Fee = $10,000 USD - including the following:

1. More TIME - up to 3 hrs allows more creative activities and a bigger bang for your buck.
2. Every client becomes a "Champion for Science & Math." Dr. B delivers a (K-12) school assembly program or family night, local to the venue, with the client as sponsor, to boost student enthusiasm for science & math. It's great PR, a good thing to do and good for business, too.
3. Enhanced Implementation is accomplished by including a Follow-up Vehicle. Every client may choose one process, best suited their organization. 1- Executive Debriefing from Dr B's customization notes; 2- Post-meeting TeleSession to clarify participants learning; 3- Audio E-mail Ticklers to reinforce learning.

Several Creative Venue suggestions are reviewed online - http://abspeaker.com/?page=venues

Europe and Asia travel is negotiable.

Full-day fees are negotiable and require a custom quote.

Special 20% Discounts are Offered to the following groups: 1- Government Organizations, 2- Education Associations, 3- 501c3's.

Additional expenses include the following:

• Coach travel within North America, business class for overseas travel.
• Lodging, ground transportation and a per diem allowance for meals and incidentals.
• If the client prefers, a flat fee can be quoted that includes the speaker's fee and all expenses.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"...brilliant presentation. Our group took away numerous techniques for enhancing creativity and promoting "outside-the-box" thinking...your memorable anecdotes and lessons now have been incorporated into the BioGen culture - a testament to your capacity as a teacher, presenter and change agent. Thanks again for your terrific contribution." -- Gregory Peterson, VP Public Affairs, BioGen

"You were entertaining, inspirational and appropriate... Attendees commented that somehow you knew a lot about the purpose for our meeting and the current environment at Pfizer... I'm pleased to recommend you to others looking for an inspirational speaker with scientific context. " --B Littman, Exec Director Experimental Medicine, Pfizer

"Dr. B was exactly what I was looking and hoping for - a great, powerful message and a great way of connecting with the audience. They were captivated." -- Mike O'Toole, Training Manager, Motiva Oil