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Jim Blackburn travels widely throughout the country
sharing his personal life story with thoughtful and
effective insight.
 Have you ever had to start
over in your life or career? Have you ever lost, or do
you fear losing, your present job or your ability to
practice your profession? Has the passion you once had
for being a professional or person diminished or
disappeared completely? Have you ever been a broken
person or feared that you might be one day? Have you
just lost some of the hope you once had?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, I hope
you will consider allowing me to speak to your group or
association. If you are an attorney, I hope you will
consider allowing me to speak directly to your law firm
or attending one of my seminars on Ethics,
Professionalism and Mental Health/Substance Abuse.
Listen
From the perspective of a
lawyer who once had it all, and lost it, Jim Blackburn
offers suggestions on how to regain hope and passion in
your life and career. Jim has learned through experience
that satisfaction with life and the practice of law, or
whatever career you may have, takes faith, friendship,
laughter, humility, acceptance of responsibility and the
will to persevere. It is the will not to give up that
ultimately brings hope.
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"Jim Blackburn made a
dynamic presentation to the Commissioners and hearing
officers of the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
His story, told sincerely and emotionally, warns of the
pitfalls of taking yourself too seriously and falling
victim to the pressures of the job. Jim established
rapport with his audience. His story is from the heart.
His message is 'on target' and provides a detailed
survival plan for everyone in a high stress job. Jim
Blackburn is a 'must see and hear' for the business and
legal community."
- Buck
Lattimore, Chairman,
North Carolina Industrial Commission. |
"You were
a smash hit."
"Just a
note to let you know your inspirational speech ...this
past week has helped me to remember there can be light
in our darkest moments. I particularly love the quote
`...that within me lay an invincible summer."' "It is
difficult for lawyers, and other folks, to realize that
they are not alone in battling clinical depression.
Please keep telling your story." "Blackburn was
unbelievable."
- Evaluation
after the Speech to the
Bankruptcy Institute) |
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To book Jim as a keynote speaker or panelist for a
breakfast, lunch, or evening session,
contact us.
A sample of speaking engagements:
- South Carolina Annual Bar Convention speech for
second straight year to over 300 attorneys for two
hours of ethics and professionalism. (Charleston)
- Mecklenburg County District Bar CLE presentation
for three hours of ethics and professionalism and
mental health. (Charlotte)
- Boddie-Noell Corporation one hour presentation
to senior management (Rose Hill Plantation)
- North Carolina Sheriffs Association one hour
ethics presentation (New Bern)
- Clawson and Staubes law firm four hour
presentation on ethics and professionalism firm
retreat (Charleston)
- Barnhill Contracting Company six presentations
for one hour on ethics to senior management
(Fayetteville, Shalotte, Rocky Mount, Raleigh,
Kinston)
- Surety Title Insurance Company nine
presentations one per month starting in April for
either one or two hours. (Across the state)
- Graduation Speaker for 10th Annual Directors
College sponsored by NC Banking Commission did a
program for them last September (Chapel Hill)
- Wake County Paralegal Association one hour on
ethics and professionalism
- NC Banking Commission, the
- NC Funeral Home Board,
- LG Corporation (out of Maryland)
- Directors College for NC Bankers
Additional speaking engagements:
- NC Bankruptcy Institute
- North Carolina Bankers Association Directors
Conference
- Iowa Bankers Association Directors Conference
- Kentucky Bankers Association Directors
Conference
- North Carolina Banking Commission State
Examiners Workshop
- North Carolina Funeral Home Directors Continuing
Education Workshop
- 2005 Annual Convention of the North Carolina
Paralegal Association
- North Carolina League of Municipalities Local
Managers Summer Conference
- North Carolina ABC Board Summer Conference
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"I was fortunate to hear Jim Blackburn speak at a
Bank Directors meeting and I knew right away Jim would
relate to our people. Jim's story conveys that no matter
how low your life circumstances get, you never, never
give up. He reinforces that wherever you are in your
walk of life; your mountaintop successes or your deep
valley lows, your faith, family, friends and your
relationships with people are the most important aspects
of life.
Boddie-Noell has a vision and values statement we
strive to live by. At the heart of our vision and values
is "Simply Doing What is Right". Jim did what was right
in facing his problems and turning his life around.
What a GREAT story of having it all, losing
it and starting over."
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Mike Boddie
President, Restaurant Operations
Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. |
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