Paul Cook | SpeakerHub

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Bio

I'm a 25 year veteran Radio/TV personality and author with one hell of a story to tell! And I'm so grateful to have beaten colorectal cancer for the 2nd time. RESILIENCE, REINVENTION and OVERCOMING are my obsession - and we will!

Before cancer, I spent the past fifteen years as a lifelong mission to share my story of "anxiety caused substance misuse" and recovery to as many people as possible! So far, hundreds of thousands have seen me as a speaker, author, sober coach and radio/TV broadcaster.

My book "Cooked in LA" was a midwest bestseller. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse awarded me their "Gateway Award" for carrying my message of recovery out to communities.

But, I am most grateful for my years working in classrooms, as a member of Supporting Teens At Risk (S.T.A.R.). That experience motivated me to create a comprehensive online course, which takes parents through the process of utilizing their crucial role in helping their children avoid drug experimentation.

"Arm Your Child To Be Drug Free with 5 Simple Actions" just passed over 800 students in 71 countries. It's my goal to reach a million parents to support them in knowing they are doing all they can to keep their kids safe from risky behavior like substance misuse. AND it all starts with RESILIENCE TRAINING.

Current position (2)

Anxiety, Resilience & Reinvention Speaker

Paul Cook Talks LLC.

Radio Talk Show Host

Epic STL, 101.9 & 94.1FM St. Louis, Missouri

Achievements (1)

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Gateway Award

For carrying the ideals of the NCADA and Recovery to the masses.

Degrees (1)

Speech Communication Radio and TV

Eastern Illinois University

1990 to 1994

Presentations

Presentations (5)

"Overcoming Anxiety and Building Resilience"

“The Covid Stress-Hangover Project”
An Inspiring Presentation About Processing Stress and Thriving In A Post Pandemic Workplace

As a radio personality, Paul Cook privately suffered from deep depression and anxiety. As with many, he was “coping” by self medicating with alcohol and drugs - to the point of near death. But eventually Paul was taught groundbreaking tools to help process his anxiety and stress. “And as they say, life really took off from there! Well, until it didn’t,” he says. “I know I wouldn’t have been able to trounce colorectal cancer two times in the past four years if I hadn’t used those tools that saved my life back in 2002. And that’s exactly what I have been teaching thousands of parents since 2015.

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW: “If employers don’t address the sources of anxiety and assist employees in managing their MENTAL HEALTH, bringing people back to work will do little to help companies return to pre-Covid productivity and engagement levels."

Arm Your Child To Be Drug Free

Presented to large and small parent/faculty groups. Length 35-45 minutes.

You’ll learn how to give your kids the skills and security to stay drug-free today & you’ll know you’ve done all you can as a parent. I’ve done the informed, extensive work – you just need to follow my simple system.

I’ll show you exactly how the “adolescent brain,” with it’s complex make-up, draws GREAT KIDS from GOOD HOUSEHOLDS to modern substance experimentation and drug addiction.

You’ll learn how to take my 4 Simple Actions with your child, forming a special bond in this area. They will serve as “plates of armor” to protect your son or daughter. These 4 Actions come with a suggested schedule and can be used for years and years to strengthen this crucial bond.

Activate Your Hard Earned Glow - (For Recovering Patients & Providers)

As a "Patient Leader" and "Expert Companion," I prove that personal trauma creates a very special element of fire-blasted strength that leads to a glow of abundance and success. The examples are numerous. But you must see the road-map.

Transcending Your Hurdles: HERE I STAND

30 Minute Keynote

From a "3 TIME LOSER: Alcoholism, Bipolar then advanced stage Colorectal Cancer." How to fight, how to trust and how to win, when pulling your head under the covers feels like the best option. Here I Stand, with YOU.

Overcoming The Noise: Outside and In Our Heads

How many dropped balls have you had to deal with lately? Americans are not completing tasks today more than ever (since statistics in this area have been kept). We will take a journey into the causes of forgetfulness. I share the groundbreaking solution I found to it's #1 cause: ANXIETY/STRESS. NOISE #1 (inside)
Noise #2 (outside): I have spent the past 25 years studying how to go above the noise and effectively get my message across to an audience that is most likely already distracted. As a highly rated radio personality, distraction is always on the battlefield. That's why it is paramount your messaging is sharp and finds a way to quell anxiety.

"ANXIETY," on both sides. Inside and out. This is a powerful connection when articulated to the audience.

Workshops (1)

WORKSHOP: Success Despite Mental Health Challenges

Full day

Past talks (5)

"Parent Talk With Paul - Opioids"

Chestnut Health Systems

Facebook Webinar

May 13, 2021

"Teen Drinking - Parent Talk With Paul"

Chestnut Health Systems

Facebook

August 5, 2021

"Why Do Adolescents Use Substances"

Metro East Meth and Other Drugs Conference Illinois

Illinois

April 16, 2019

Arm Your Child To Be Drug Free

St. Gabriel Archangel Parent Faculty Night - Fall

St. Louis, MO

October 23, 2018

Arm You Child To Be Drug Free

Hazelwood Chamber of Commerce F.U.E.L. Luncheon

Florissant, MO

October 25, 2018

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Online Course for Parents

Boldness

Miracle Recovery Story - Resilience and Improved Mental Health Speaker Paul Cook

Books & Articles (6)

Cooked in LA

Kunati Books, 2nd edition COOKED LLC.,

2009

Paul Cook "I've been Given A Gift!"

Paul Cook Webinar With Chestnut Health Systems

#1 DAD Article Paul Cook

The Workforce Stress Dilemma and 5 Ways To Help Set The Stage For Resilience

Pain Forged Success and Abundance

Expertise (24)

Clients

14th Annual Metro East Meth+Other Drugs Conference

National Association of Mental Illness Walk Conference

Parkway School District "Parent University" Night (Main Keynote)

Reviews

Testimonials (1)

Speaker Seeker If you are seeking a motivational, engaging, energy filled presentation for your company, Paul is your guy. What makes his presentations so powerful is that he has lived it! Because he has lived it, what he says is genuine and his suggestions are realistic to accomplish. You will not be disappointed. Contact Paul today!
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