Keynotes

Barry has brought his inspirational presentations to corporate and mental health groups throughout North America since 1997.

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Sample video for corporate and mental health audiences (6:46 - opens in new window). If you do not have Quicktime, you can download it here.

You can also view individual video segments:

• Introduction (QuickTime | WMV)
• Dr. Jane Goodall (QuickTime | WMV)
• Rick Hansen (QuickTime | WMV)
• Craig Kielburger (QuickTime | WMV)
• Dr. Phil McGraw (QuickTime | WMV)
• Nelson Mandela (QuickTime | WMV)

Choose the presentation right for your group or function - or request a combination of the below themes.

Keynote Topics

1. From Obstacles to Opportunities - for corporate and mental health groups
   Learn from a true survivor how to turn adversity into advantage-and triumph over tragedy. Barry Shainbaum lost his mental health, his business, apartment, and nearly his life. Having bravely overcome formidable challenges to become a successful photographer and speaker, Barry speaks authentically on how to identify and grasp rare opportunities in life. Come ready to laugh, cry and celebrate as Barry reveals his own arduous journey traveling from mental illness to health. Your group will leave with renewed faith in the indomitable spirit, inspired by one who has overcome extraordinary odds.
   
   
2. Overcoming Mental Illness - for mental health groups
   Bring hope and courage to your group by allowing them to "get into the head" of a survivor who fought back and won...after losing just about everything in life. Barry Shainbaum will chronicle in detail his journey through the mental health system, from his first breakdown at age 18, through coming close to suicide, time spent in a psychiatric boarding house and even jail. He makes recommendations on how to make the system work better, and save precious lives in the process.
   
   
3. Hope & Heroes - for corporate and mental health groups
   From Dr. Jane Goodall, Nelson Mandela and Arun Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi's grandson) to Art Linkletter and Dr. Maya Angelou, Barry has photographed and interviewed some of the world's greatest icons of courage and inspiration. Share in his remarkable images and personal experiences with these individuals at your next corporate or mental health function - and allow your group to connect with the hero within. This popular keynote includes the images and exclusively recorded words of many of the legendary individuals featured in Barry Shainbaum's book: Hope & Heroes: Portraits of Integrity & Inspiration.