Frank S. Adamo

Frank S. Adamo

About

A Communication Skills Specialist, international trainer/instructor, and a published author, Frank S. Adamo's mission is to take individuals from being uncomfortable when giving presentations, or otherwise speaking in public, to becoming Spotlight Presenters, where they are knowledgeable and confident as they step into the spotlight.

Since 2002 Frank S. Adamo has been receiving enthusiastic reviews for his workshops, presentations and keynotes throughout the United States and as far away as Georgia in Eastern Europe and Indonesia in Southeast Asia.   Frank's philosophy is instilled in his recent contribution to such books Discover your Inner Strength with Brian Tracy, Ken Blanchard, and Stephen Covey; and Yes You Can! with the legendary Jim Rohn and Dr. Warren Bennis. Many organizations including the Calgary Toastmasters Leadership Institute and Lions International have engaged Frank to empower audiences through his inspirational workshop, Believe in Yourself—Achieve your Dreams.

Based on his published book, 31 Tips to Becoming an Effective Presenter, and his forthcoming book, 31 Steps to Feeling Comfortable and Being Confident when Speaking in Public, Frank applies his analytical skills as a chemist to train technical professionals to spice up technical presentations into meaningful, exciting and enlightening experiences. His passion to inspire others to be comfortable when speaking in public has empowered a multitude of technical and non-technical professionals to be relaxed, self-assured speakers with every presentation they give.

Frank has been described by audience members as “a great presenter,” “very organized,” “well prepared with moral lessons,”  “a very skillful communication coach,” “an experienced speaker who inspired and encouraged one’s true self,” “extremely motivational,” “truly trained and professional,”  “very dedicated person ,“ “talented writer, researcher, speaker.” The testimonial that means the most to him is: “Frank is caring and compassionate”

Ever since he was a young boy, Frank wanted to help others. Movies like To Sir, with Love, where a teacher transformed a class of juvenile delinquents into young, outstanding adults and the original 1950 Broken Arrow, where an ex-Calvary soldier befriended Cochise and the Apaches helped mold Frank’s passion to serve others with compassion. The themes from these films about personal growth, service, and acceptance of others are at the heart of every presentation he gives.

Frank has inspired others to believe in themselves, reignite their dreams, and take charge of their lives. Connect with Frank in the manner that suits you best so his workshops, keynotes, and books can benefit your audiences

Frank S. Adamo
frank@fsadamo.com
www.fsadamo.com and www.31TipsEP.com
1.714.408.9287

Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness

Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness

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<p><b>The absorbing, definitive account of CrossFit's origins, its explosive grassroots growth, and its emergence as a global phenomenon.</b><br /> <br />One of the most illuminating books ever on a sports subculture, <i>Learning to Breathe Fire </i>combines vivid sports writing with a thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human. In the book, veteran journalist J.C. Herz explains the science of maximum effort, why the modern gym fails an obese society, and the psychic rewards of ending up on the floor feeling as though you're about to die. <br /> <br />The story traces CrossFit’s rise, from a single underground gym in Santa Cruz to its adoption as the workout of choice for elite special forces, firefighters and cops, to its popularity as the go-to fitness routine for regular Joes and Janes. Especially riveting is Herz’s description of The CrossFit Games, which begin as an informal throw-down on a California ranch and evolve into a televised global proving ground for the fittest men and women on Earth, as well as hundreds of thousands of lesser mortals. <br /> <br />In her portrayal of the sport's star athletes, its passionate coaches and its “chief armorer,” Rogue Fitness, Herz powerfully evokes the uniqueness of a fitness culture that  cultivates primal fierceness in average people. And in the shared ordeal of an all-consuming workout, she unearths the ritual intensity that's been with us since humans invented sports, showing us how, on a deep level, we're all tribal hunters and first responders, waiting for the signal to go all-out. </p>

Story Behind The Book

I come from a technical background. I have a Master's degree in analytical chemistry and I worked in the industry for 13 years. Thereafter, I set up my own computer consulting business which I've had for more than 20 years. In all those years, I have seen hundreds of presentations and I have presented several. The vast majority have been technically enriching, and yet rather boring. Why? Because the presenters generally have years of knowledge and experience in the field of expertise, yet at the same time, little or no training or experience in giving presentations. Some say there are more than 7,000 presentations per day. How many are really effective. Because, I've been there and I now know what it takes to give effective presentations, I wrote this book as a general first 31 steps to giving effective presentations. The "31 Tips to Becoming an Effective Presenter" was specifically designed to be a quick-review, reference book for any presenter preparing for his/her presentation. The pocketbook was sized to fit conveniently into a suit pocket or a purse. The audio CD was narrated to be easily listened to while driving to a presentation or on a flight to a presentation. The book is also available in an e-book version or down loadable version for you ipod or ipad

Reviews

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;font-family:'yui-tmp';"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-size:12px;">“31 Tips to Becoming an Effective Presenter is <strong>well organized</strong>, <strong>to the point, and easy to read</strong>. This is <strong>ideal for any level of presenter</strong> who wants greater credibility, command, and confidence when speaking.”</span></span></p> <p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:right;text-indent:.5in;font-family:'yui-tmp';font-size:12px;"><span style="font-size:12px;">– Sheryl Roush, Internationally, top-rated trainer, speaker, and author, Sparkle Presentations</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:'yui-tmp';">I'm a big fan of Frank Adamo - the Godfather of Effective Communications. Adamo is a gentle, intelligent soul with a <span style="font-size:12px;">profound understanding of the power of effective communications</span> and the practical experience which comes from testing and trying out various ideas on his own. I think it is a little bit of a misnomer to say that there are only 31 tips in this book. In truth, the simple tips <span style="font-size:12px;">Adamo shares with us involve multiple techniques, thoughtful questions, and checklists of important information.</span> As a paid speaker myself, I find it useful to review Adamo's tips prior to accepting a speaking engagement and to take his light, easy-to-follow book on the plane with me. While much of what he says is common sense, and standard procedure in the world of competitive Toastmasters, Adamo is one of the few people that really gets me motivated to apply these ideas in a consistent fashion. I<span style="font-size:12px;"> recommend his book with out hesitation or reservation.</span> Every professional speaker and everyone who makes a living in communications needs to have this book in their luggage.</p> <p> </p> <p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-align:right;text-indent:-.25in;font-family:'yui-tmp';"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span>–<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;">         </span></span></span><span style="font-size:12px;">J.C. Drew, Fund-Raising Consultant, Contractor and Trainer</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;font-family:'yui-tmp';"><span style="font-size:12px;">&quot;I find the book was<strong> very organized and presented in an orderly and entertaining way.</strong> It speaks to different levels of presenters and speakers from a &quot;Public Speaking for Dummies&quot; kind of primer to a great reminder for the very experienced. <strong>Frank beautifully laid out how to interact with an audience</strong>, making the experience not just a one-way presentation, but a two way dialog where the speaker learns as well.”</span></p> <p> </p> <p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-align:right;text-indent:-.25in;font-family:'yui-tmp';"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span>–<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;">         </span></span></span><span style="font-size:12px;">C. Walsh, Participant in the 2009 World Champion of Public Speaking</span></p> <p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-align:right;text-indent:-.25in;font-family:'yui-tmp';"><span style="font-size:12px;">–<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;">        </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;font-family:'yui-tmp';"><span style="font-size:12px;">“I really enjoy reading the book &quot;31 Tips to becoming an Effective Presenter! <strong>I could not stop reading the book until I finished</strong> reading it once. The book is easy to read, very well organized and to the point.  It clearly explains the techniques on how to give effective presentation. It is <strong>a must read book for technical professionals</strong> who are reluctant to deliver presentations.”</span></p> <p> </p> <p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-align:right;text-indent:-.25in;font-family:'yui-tmp';"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span>–<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;">         </span></span></span><span style="font-size:12px;">Yetti Chiu. MBA/ FCCA</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;font-family:'yui-tmp';"> </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;font-family:'yui-tmp';"><span style="font-size:12px;">&quot;I found your book to be <strong>very clearly written</strong> and <strong>full of practical tips</strong> for speakers and would-be speakers.”</span></p> <p> </p> <p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:right;font-family:'yui-tmp';"><span style="font-size:12px;">– Dilip Abayasekara PhD, 2005-06 Toastmasters International President, Speaker Services Unlimited</span></p>