Main Attractions
Opening Plenary Speaker
Monday, August 17, 2009 -11:30 am
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
Scott Chesney
Scott Chesney, a two-time world traveler and a navigator of life with paralysis for two decades, has been described as a “profile in courage,” “a master of living life to its fullest,” and “a commander in change,” while addressing over 1.5 million people in 38 countries.
After awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke, Scott has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit. He has become a nationally and internationally recognized workshop and keynote presenter, and his positive and inspiring messages have changed countless lives. His insights have been coveted and applauded by Fortune 500 corporations, hospitals/rehab centers, associations, and even audiences at The United Nations and the FBI.
Scott is also a highly sought-after Personal Empowerment Coach and columnist for Action magazine, Bliss magazine, and Chloe magazine.
Scott has hosted an Internet Radio program entitled, “Maximizing Life with Scott Chesney,” which was one of the highest rated shows on VoiceAmerica. He is also a highly sought-after Personal Empowerment Coach for business professionals.
Scott balances his work with plenty of passions that include skydiving, walking on fire with his hands, swimming with wild dolphins, mediating, and playing sports. Scott cherishes the moments spent with his wife and two children in New Jersey.
Some of the topics Scott will be sharing with us are: Creating/enhancing one’s purpose; Creating/reacting to change; Confronting, embracing, and leveraging fear; Answering the internal “why” questions and Surviving and thriving in the face of adversity.
You may read more about Scott at: www.scottchesney.com.
Odyssey Awards Plated Breakfast
Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 8:00 – 10:00 am
Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
Entertainment by SISTER
"Sister"
Kara, Kjersten and Alisa
Sister
Sister is a musical group (of sisters) who writes, produce and arrange original music as well as develop thoughtful and entertaining presentations for audiences. Sister is a one-of-a kind experience! Other audiences have said that Sister brings the energy and fun that empowers individuals, re-energizes leaders and inspires groups to achieve their greatest potential.
A Bit of “Sistory”
(that’s history, sister style)
So, our story is this: We grew up in southern Minnesota on a small farm near a small town called Hanska. We grew up singing. We didn’t even know
not singing was an option. As the story goes, Alisa was singing before she could talk. Our mother Randvig (Run - vig) (it’s Icelandic) being of a musical persuasion herself, recognized our natural abilities and began to cultivate our talents by teaching us a large, albeit simple, repertoire which opened the door to performances not only for family members but also church and community events. With both our parents supporting us, we soon became musical mascots for our little community. When we got older, we decided to take the ball and run with it.
We sang as a trio all through those stormy high school and college years. We even sang through our weddings, various moves to different communities, and right on into those amazing having children years. We never didn't sing. We worked out lots of stuff along the way and amazingly, we kept singing. And that’s why you see us smiling in this picture. We’ve gotten a little fancier because now we sing our own music, but sometimes for fun we break into the songs that take us back to the little farm just outside the little town in southern Minnesota. That’s our story, in a nutshell.
Closing Plenary
Scott Chesney
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 – 11:30 am
Auditorium, Mayo Civic Center
Scott Chesney
Scott will be joining us to close the Odyssey during the final lunch on Wednesday, August 19. It is a rare opportunity that Scott has taken time from his public speaking schedule to spend all three days with us during this conference. In addition to opening the Odyssey, Scott is conducting two open forum question and answer sessions during the Odyssey. In Scott’s final address to Odyssey attendees, he will share his thoughts, interactions, and insights gained from attending Odyssey sessions and combine that with a highly engaging finale that will cover:
Filling Your Cup…both professionally and personally
Managing Your Emotions
Expectations vs. Intentions
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude
