Dr. Bill Crawford, Dealing with Difficult People, Children

Dr. Bill Crawford

Synopsis

Speaker:      Dr. Bill Crawford             

Topic Title:          Dr. Bill Crawford , Dealing with Difficult People, Dealing with your Children, Communication,

  1. Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Team Building,
    Stress, Employee Retention, Diversity, Change, Beyond Customer Service

    Professional Fees subject to change without notice

  • $$$ = under- $25,000

    Very Flexible Fee Policy

    The “Very Flexible Policy” is for organizations who have budgets in the $5,000 to $25,000 range. Again, because I believe that I am always working with people of integrity, if you will agree to pay me the maximum your budget will allow, I will agree to speak at your event for this amount.

    Fee Range

    • Keynotes: $1,500 to $25,000
    • Full-day trainings/presentations: $1,500 to $10,000
    • Half-day trainings/presentations: $750 to $7,500
    • One hour to an hour and a half training/presentation: $500 to $5,000
    • Consulting: $1,000 to $3,000 per day
    • Individual Counseling: $60 to $160 per hour
    • Executive Coaching: $100 to $300 per hour

    As you can see, the range is quite wide due to the variety of organizations that have requested my services. As mentioned, the goal of this philosophy is to make integrity the driving energy in terms of negotiating fees, and to deal with the issue of budget constraints in a creative way so that my message of clarity, confidence, and creativity is available to as many people and as many organizations as possible.

    If this concept of Integrity-Based Pricing appeals to you, I look forward to creating a presentation for you and your organization.

     

     

  • Expenses:    As incurred                
  • Travels from:  Bellaire, TX
  • Expenses for Travel, (air and ground) Accommodations, Meals, Traveling Companion, and Incidentals are not included in the above fees.
  • Discounted Fees:  Under rare and special circumstances speakers may discount their fees at their discretion. i.e., booking multiple events with the same client.
  •  Non profit organizations may also qualify for a discount.

Biography

In addition to being named TEC Canada Speaker of the Year in 2016 and Vistage Speaker of the Year for 2019, Dr. Crawford holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Houston.

He is also a licensed psychologist, author of 8 books, and organizational consultant.

Over the past 30 years he has created over 3500 presentations for organizations such as Sprint, Shell, The American Medical Association, Vistage, and many others both nationally and internationally. His two PBS specials on stress and communication have been seen by over 15 million people, and he has been quoted as an expert in publications such as The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Investor’s Business Daily, The Chicago Tribune, and Working Mother just to name a few.

Topics 

Clarity, Confidence, & Creativity

New Information on The Science of Dealing With Stress, People, & Life!

Everyone has heard the statistics…75% of people today describe their lives as “very stressful,” and given the pace of globalization, chances are that it’s only going to get worse. Going way beyond “stress management,” Dr. Crawford first demonstrates why so much of the advice about how to deal with these problems will never work. Then, using common language and common sense, he gives his audiences a step- by-step system for changing the chemical make-up of our body and accessing the clear, confident, creative part of the brain so that we can deal with stress, people, and life more successfully, even in the most difficult situations.

Getting Others to Get It!

New Information on The Science of Influence and Communication

Ever tried to communicate important information to someone, only to have them become defensive, or argumentative? This can be a big problem, because often the conversation turns into a debate, with them defending the very behavior you want them to change! In “Getting Others to Get It,” Dr. Crawford goes way beyond “good communication skills” by showing participants what is really happening when others are being resistant, and why trying to explain things to them rationally doesn’t work! Then, he will show you how to engage people so that they shift from the resistant brain to the receptive brain so that they can hear and understand what you are wanting them to know.

Leadership From the “Top of the Mind”

The challenge for leaders is that they are required to deal with high-level problems with serious implications while predicting the future, and consistently bringing out the best in others. This requires them to be a combination of visionary, effective problem-solver, and psychologist. This is where the “Top of the Mind” system is extremely effective, because these abilities reside in the upper 80% of the brain. Plus, in order to bring out the best in people (as well as convince others to support your ideas) one must be able to get them to shift from the resistant brain to the receptive brain so that they understand and act upon your directives. Or, as one participant put it, “Finally, someone has delivered new tools & a new perspective based not just on soft skills, but hard science that we can use immediately!”

Other Topics Dr. Crawford Can Address Using His Unique System:

  • New Information on the Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence
  • The Compass Personality System
  • All Stressed Up & Nowhere To Go!
  • Feedback Skills for Supervisors
  • New Information on the Neuroscience of Personal Accountability
  • How To Get People To Buy In To Your Culture

Testimonials:

I have always been grateful when I have received a speaker recommendation from a colleague or professional who has worked with a presenter and seen him or her in action. Therefore, I wanted to let you know about an excellent speaker (Dr. Bill Crawford) that we have used at three of our national conferences.

Dr. Crawford holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Houston and is a licensed psychologist, as well as the author of seven books, which means he brings a high level of expertise and content to his topics. What makes him so effective as a speaker, however, is the way he translates this information into common language and presents it with energy and humor (in fact, our members keep telling us that his use of humor reminds them of Steve Martin!).

He brings a fresh, scientific perspective to the issues we all face on a daily basis (stress, communication, leadership, dealing with limited resources, diversity, bringing our best to our roles as professionals, etc.) which really seems to resonate with our members, and he has been able to apply this new information to a variety of formats including concurrent sessions, general sessions, and keynotes. This combination of unique content and engaging presentation style has resulted in our continuing to ask him back to speak at our national conferences, as well as his being booked to keynote at least ten of our state conferences. He will also be doing a workshop for our State Auxiliary Presidents at the American Hospital Association Annual meeting in Washington DC.

I can tell you from experience that he is a joy to work with, and has shown consistent flexibility with respect to fees and logistics, which I have greatly appreciated. If he sounds like someone you would be interested in, I encourage you to visit his website (www.billcphd.com) where you can learn more about his credentials, national press, track record, etc., and even view footage of his second nationally televised PBS special via YouTube!

Audrey Harris

Executive Director, Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals, Director, AHA Member Relations, American Hospital Association

“Thank you! You need to be nationally syndicated on TV. I would watch your show daily.”

Randall Fryman

Bowne of New York

“Dr. Bill Crawford, was our Keynote Speaker at both the 6th and 9th Global Compliance Solutions’ Annual Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance & Financial Crimes Conference in Grand Cayman.The conference, is the largest of its type in the Caribbean region, and is attended by top-level management both locally and internationally in the Financial Services industry. Dr. Crawford was able to tie his expertise to what was important for our delegates, and it was a brilliant way to start the GCS conference! He captivated everyone with his informative, entertaining, and above all, relevant presentation. They truly appreciated Bill’s take on “Getting Others to Get It: Convincing Others of the Importance of Compliance”, as can be seen by the comments below:

  • “Excellent speaker — wish I had heard him before now”
  • “A lively and practical presentation”
  • “Informative and entertaining”
  • “Bill gave real points for dealing with people both on the job and personally”
  • “He got the audience involved. It was a great presentation”
  • “I enjoyed this presentation so much and it was so relevant to me!”
  • “What an informative approach to a difficult situation”
  • “Thought provoking, and at the same time informative”
  • “Very, very useful topic. I can definitely use this information!”
  • “I really liked the practical advice given”
  • “Informative topic — well presented”
  • “Excellent presentation and the information was very valuable”

While having a psychologist keynote a conference on compliance and anti-money laundering is not the norm, Dr. Crawford’s presentation was so well crafted, and presented in such an engaging manner that he turned out to be the perfect speaker to kick off our conference. I heartily recommend him to any conference planner looking for a dynamic opening or closing keynote speaker with a new perspective on dealing with others and bringing our best to life!”

Karen O’Brien

Managing Partner, Grand Cayman Global Compliance Solutions

“I am just taking the opportunity to let you know how pleased we were with your presentation of Dealing with Difficult People here at Fort Monmouth. The entire class, 100%, rated the course “Excellent” on our evaluation form. It simply does not get any better than that. Student comments are a virtual thesaurus of superlatives: knowledgeable, energetic, responsive, informative, articulate, motivational; and they wrote that they would “definitely” recommend the course to others.

Paul Drew, Organization Development Specialist

Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, US Army

“It was awesome! All persons that attended, including myself, have given his training on stress extremely high marks. I have taught a lot of classes over the years in my field and I was totally captivated the entire day. No one was bored and no one wanted to go home but wanted more.”

Brad Burger

Director, Smith County 9-1-1 Communications District

“I thought Dr. Crawford’s presentation was way off the charts! Although the entire conference was interesting, Dr. Crawford’s was by far the most useful! I look forward to buying his new book!”

Jan Riley

EEOC, Houston

“I think Dr. Crawford is a phenomenal speaker. I rarely get excited about speakers, instead I get excited about the topics. However, Dr. Crawford has changed that with his presentation at the EEOC conference. I never imagined that I would enjoy a topic, such as “Cultural Diversity” as I did that day. In fact, when I returned to my office I mentioned that I would like to pursue him as a speaker for any upcoming events that we may have in the future.”

Angela Yeager

Town Center Improvement District

“Wonderful, enlightening, powerful speech! Thank you.”

Patricia Dinger

Washington, DC

“Loved your vitality, enthusiasm, and information!”

James Schiff

Los Angeles, CA

“As our keynote speaker you gave an outstanding presentation that touched even the most cynical in the audience. In the 10 years we have been holding our conference, your presentation has resulted in more positive reactions than any other. I was especially impressed with the number of people who indicated that they were going to make positive changes in their lives. Your audience was not an easy one, and you really, really touched their lives. Thank you!”

Clare Dowdall

Director, American Lung Assoc. Southwest Region

“You were great! High energy and practical. I was looking for ‘real life’ responses, and you delivered. Thanks!”

Jim Crook

New York, NY

“Your presentation was the highlight of the conference! A great way to end the week!”

Mel Yanos

Kona, Hawaii

“All of your presentations have been great successes. I have been consistently impressed with the degree of audience participation and the manner in which your style and subject matter sparked interest in even the most “reserved” participants!”

M. Kathy Perry

Texaco

“You are fabulous! Thanks for a wonderful, empowering, and uplifting presentation!”

Debbie Christopher

Memphis TN

“Great presentation! Stimulating, sensitive, powerful, humane.”

Pat Ruzica

St. Louis, MO

“I really enjoyed Dr. Bill’s talk. His energy is contagious. I am very excited to receive his quotes via email also. I think he has found an approach to life in general that will help me cope with the multiple stressors of life!”

Nicole Kirouac-Elke, NC

Winnipeg Children’s Hospital, Manitoba, CANADA

“You were great! Law enforcement professionals found your presentation riveting, insightful, eye-opening, and extremely valuable, and these people are hard to please!”

Karen Williams

Resource Coordinator, Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Network, Houston, TX

“Witty & humorous presentation that made the learning experience worthwhile.”

Holly Freeman

Orlando, FL

“Your fan club continues to grow! The participants in our Summer Camp for Executive Directors gave you rave reviews. Your ability to analyze life’s complex problems and offer practical, actionable solutions is truly remarkable and your commonsense approach to managing one’s life and one’s organization is an inspiration. Thanks again!”

Ronnie Hagerty

Director, United Way of The Texas Gulf Coast

“I want to take an opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with us here at Medical City. The reaction to your presentations has been wonderful! People are still talking about the “Training & Keeping Good Employees” seminar and many have sought me out to purchase your book! You offer a humorous, light, yet sensible and effective approach to difficult situations. We look forward to working with you in the future and continue to wish you much success!”

Jeanne Reeves, BS, RN

Director of Medical/Surgical Services, Medical City Dallas Hospital

“Very fun and informative! Great job! Difficult people are hard to deal with. Dr. Crawford taught us how to change the situations and attitudes, theirs and ours.” 

Laura Estrada

“Best class I’ve been to in a very long time! Informative – interesting – not boring – cool music. Could sit through class again!”

Emma L. Morin

“Really enjoyed the course. It was interesting from the time we arrived until it was over!! SUPER!”

Bobbie Holbrooks

“Course was interesting. The instructor was excellent. He encouraged a lot of participation. I really liked that he never used the podium. I would like for more of Bill’s classes offered in this area”.

Luvinia Kautz

“I really enjoyed this class. The course not only helped me at work but I will be able to use this in my all day life. I will live on purpose now”.

Margaret D. Golightly

“Was very knowledgeable and you made it very enjoyable. A lot of the topics I feel can be applied in everyday personal life, not just for work.”

Beverly Akin

“I really enjoyed your workshop. You have an amazing grasp of the material – your humor really helped keep my level of interest up. Good work. Thanks!”

Wayne Chester

“I really enjoyed the seminar. I have been to numerous seminars and yours is by far the best. I will always remember the lesson of the “fist” and LEAP.”

Jason Harper

“I really enjoyed this course. Please don’t change the way you teach it. You made it more interesting. Thank you!”

Paula Leal

“You’re great. Great seminar. Really know how to reach people. I’m motivated and wish there was more.”

Marcella Williams

“I very much enjoyed the workshop today. I saw every topic you explained as great separate topics. Then, on your last discussion, you tied in all together. I was amazed at how it all tied together.”

Cedlia Portwood

“The workshop was a great experience. I learned a lot and had much fun doing so. It takes a person like yourself to teach this type of class.”

Sal Rangel

“The presentation was excellent. Dr. Crawford was enthusiastic and was able to keep the attention of all attendees. Very informative and helpful to apply to situations in all walks of life. Thank you!”

Gail Otte

“Enjoyed your class very much. I was never bored or tired of listening. Exceptional presentation! Thank you!”

Sherry Ely

“Bill, I really enjoyed the way you formatted the class. I also commend your enthusiasm on the topic. Cultural diversity is a very important issue in all aspects of our lives.”

Roseanne Wisener

“I have enjoyed Dr. Crawford’s presentation and will be able to apply information received in everyday life, not just my occupation.”

Loretta Weichert

“The course content was very good. Learned a lot about myself, i.e., awareness of old habits, beliefs, etc., serenity, and mistakes.”

Vicki Brodbeck

“Very informative. Makes you stop and think about the many differences there are between people and cultures.”

Candy King

“Thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. I learned ways to look at my reactions that I had not thought of before and learned how to react to people and situations in a way that benefits everyone involved.”

Kathy Donovan

“This was a great class that everyone who is in the law enforcement profession could learn a lot from. One of the best instructors I have seen in a long time.”

Jeff James

“Really enjoyed the method you used. You made the workshop very interesting. Your mottos were a great help, also the folder you provided will be something we can go back to in the future. Again, great workshop. Job well done.”

Alicia Pena

“Great job! The models, drawings, and demonstrations really made the difference.”

Ginger Boren

“Great presenter! I enjoyed the topics and the reminders of how I should do my job and why I continue to stay in my career. We are all responsible for our beliefs, actions and should take responsibility for our lives.”

Sheri van der Zander

“People like you make my job(s) so much easier. As an instructor myself, I see a lot of myself as an instructor in you. If I am reaching my students in the same manner in which you are reaching me, then I feel very good about myself as an instructor. Thanks!”

Frances Fisher

“The class was very good. Looking forward to trying to use the information and knowledge back at work. ‘OUTSTANDING’ THANKS.”

Charles Gholar

“You gave me a lot of new ideas to take back, not only professionally, but personally. You are a very interesting and entertaining speaker. I’ve learned a lot about myself and my coworkers.”

Sandra K Mata

“Very informative – a lot of fun – kept my attention – great class!”

Rene Bunch

Very Flexible Fee Policy

The “Very Flexible Policy” is for organizations who have budgets in the $5,000 to $25,000 range. Again, because I believe that I am always working with people of integrity, if you will agree to pay me the maximum your budget will allow, I will agree to speak at your event for this amount.

Extremely Flexible Fee Policy

My “Extremely Flexible Policy” is for organizations whose budget is below $5000, and yet still want a quality speaker for your event. In this case, I just ask you to make up the difference with enthusiastic recommendations to your colleagues. This means that in exchange for my working with your budget of less than $5000, you:

  1. Pay me the maximum your budget will allow.
  2. Explore whether your organization might have a separate budget for materials that would allow you to purchase a copy of one of my books for each of the participants.
  3. Send an email out to your state and national professional association recommending that they consider me for future events.
  4. Post a review of his message and material on your Facebook page and/a send a short “tweet” out if you have a twitter account.
  5. Add me to your professional LinkedIn network (if you are a LinkedIn member) and post a recommendation there as well.
  6. Do anything else you can think of that might result in others learning of the value of my presentations.

While this policy was designed to make the process of hiring me easier, for some, this ambiguity has reportedly been somewhat stressful. Therefore if you would be more comfortable knowing the range of fees I have received for engagements in the past, I am happy to share that information with you.

Fee Range

  • Keynotes: $1,500 to $25,000
  • Full-day trainings/presentations: $1,500 to $10,000
  • Half-day trainings/presentations: $750 to $7,500
  • One hour to an hour and a half training/presentation: $500 to $5,000
  • Consulting: $1,000 to $3,000 per day
  • Individual Counseling: $60 to $160 per hour
  • Executive Coaching: $100 to $300 per hour

As you can see, the range is quite wide due to the variety of organizations that have requested my services. As mentioned, the goal of this philosophy is to make integrity the driving energy in terms of negotiating fees, and to deal with the issue of budget constraints in a creative way so that my message of clarity, confidence, and creativity is available to as many people and as many organizations as possible.

If this concept of Integrity-Based Pricing appeals to you, I look forward to creating a presentation for you and your organization.