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J. A. Plosker

LMSW
Founder
Nobody Press (independent press)
Country or state 
United States (Arizona)
Available to 
Global
City 
Phoenix
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
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Personal Details

Bio

J. A. is an award-winning author, teacher, speaker (including TEDx), and coach whose talks and workshops create a safe and inspirational space for attendees to immerse themselves in topics as diverse as mindfulness, ancient wisdom, personal growth, spirituality, publishing, and more. His own journey of growth - and a brush with the incredible - pulled him out of battles with anxiety and depression and now J. A. seeks to inspire others on their journeys.

He has taken his passion for inspiring others to the next level through his multi-award-winning books, "The Nobody Bible: Uncovering the Simple Wisdom in Ordinary Life" and "An Audible Silence."

J. A. holds advanced degrees in comparative religion, social work, and the law, and has had careers as a religion and philosophy instructor, counselor, and attorney - so no matter the audience size or background, J. A. brings a great diversity of scholarship, real-world experience, and teaching ability to any gathering, meeting attendees wherever they are in life and helping them discover the power within them to change their lives.

J. A. can speak about:

-Mindfulness

-Personal growth

-The extraordinary power of ordinary life

-The power of ancient wisdom in modern life

-Using ancient wisdom to increase happiness and joy

-Simple ways to harness the power of mindfulness right in everyday life

-Inspirational talks that share a personal story of how a seemingly impossible event turned his life around

-The road to independent publishing

-A custom topic to fit your audience!

Current position (3)

Founder

Nobody Press (independent press)

Founder

J. A. Plosker, LLC (coaching)

Founder

Josh P. Creative (instructional design and writing business)

Achievements (1)
Multi-Award-Winning Writer

-Three honors for The Nobody Bible: Uncovering the Simple Wisdom in Ordinary Life (non-fiction; how ancient wisdom from Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and more, can change modern life)
-Two honors for the novel, An Audible Silence (mindfulness, meditation, unity, and personal growth)

Degrees (4)
Social Work (MSW
Arizona State University
2006 to 2008
Law (JD)
Arizona State University
1999 to 2003
Comparative Religion (MA)
Arizona State University
1996 to 1999
Religion and Classics (BA)
Macalester College
1992 to 1996

Presentations

Presentations (4)
I'm Teaching My Daughter to Be Nobody

TEDx talk on the power of embracing our "nobody" side, and how embracing this concept can change our lives, and the world.

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Joy

Presentation/workshop on happiness (mindfulness, meditation, and ancient wisdom) at NASW annual retreat.

Start Here: Transforming Ordinary Life into an Extraordinary Opportunity for Growth

Presentation on the power of mindfulness in everyday life at the HHH World Expo in Las Vegas.

Many Paths, One Goal

Presentation delivered to NASW (AZ) annual conference on the power of ancient wisdom in life and practice.

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How to Practice Mindfulness at Any Moment, Whatever You're Doing - You Might Be Surprised!
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Books & Articles (3)

The Nobody Bible: Uncovering the Simple Wisdom in Ordinary Life
Nobody Press,
2017
An Audible Silence
Nobody Press,
2020
The Nobody Bible: Ancient Tools for Modern Growth

Expertise (26)

Health & Well-being
Education
Mindfulness mindful living mindfulness practice mindfulness applied mindful mindful meditation Meditation mindfulness meditation Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times Wisdom Personal Growth personal growth and wellness Inspiration Inspiration for change Inspirational Ideas that inspire Happiness Finding happiness Authentic happiness Fatherhood Parenting mindful parenting happy Feeling Happy and Complete

Clients

TEDx
National Association of Social Workers
Health Healing Happiness World Expo
Arizona State University
Brandeis National Committee
World ORT
Hadassah
Maricopa Community Colleges
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Why choose me? 

Speaker, coach, and multi-award-winning author on mindfulness, personal growth, and inspiration.

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