LoVerde, Mary
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About Mary LoVerde
For fifteen years, as a busy mother with a demanding career on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Director of the Hypertension Research Center, Mary LoVerde tried the ‘superperson’ route — and failed. Struggling valiantly to keep up, she turned to time management, prioritizing, delegating, and simplifying. Yet, she continued to feel overwhelmed and torn apart. One day, while furiously working away at her computer and shouting at the kids to keep their distance, she realized a startling fact. In her zeal to get everything done, she had become disconnected — from her family, from her work, and from the person she was and wanted to be. LoVerde adopted a new life motto: When you can’t keep up, CONNECT.
A dynamic international speaker, consultant, and writer, LoVerde is President of Life Balance, Inc., a company devoted to spreading the message of finding balance through connection. She has delighted audiences from Bangkok to Biloxi with her step by step strategies that work in real life. Embraced by both men and women alike her diverse client list spans from the Mayo Clinic to the American Trucking Association.
She is the author of three best selling books, Stop Screaming at the Microwave!; I Used to Have a Handle on Life But It Broke; and Touching Tomorrow (Simon & Schuster)
Mary has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, a 20/20 special on women and stress and four times on the Oprah Winfrey show. She is also a contributor to the best-selling inspirational collections, Chocolate for a Woman’s Soul and Chocolate for a Woman’s Heart, and Young for Life:The Best Anti-aging Secrets for Women. LoVerde has touched millions of readers with her stories in prominent magazines from the Family Circle to The Farm Journal. Her original, practical and timeless ideas have been published in the three most “important” journals: The Wall Street Journal, the New England Journal of Medicine and the Ladies Home Journal. Her signature gift of a “Memory Jar,” filled with handwritten reminiscences to her mother has been adopted around the world. She presents a wealth of uplifting insights and innovative ideas for taking small steps in the right direction for a less stressful, more satisfying life.
Inspired by her mother, who was separated from her sisters and put into foster care at the age of nine, LoVerde is the national spokesperson for Camp to Belong, which reunites brothers and sisters placed in different foster homes for events of fun, emotional empowerment and sibling connection. She is blessed with her own three children, Sarah, Emily and Nicholas, a rewarding career and a sense of personal fulfillment.
Her colleagues complain she is too avant gard. She thinks shopping is retail therapy and believes Blue Cross and Blue Shield should pay for it.
I Used to Have a Handle on Life but It Broke
Working 24/7 and still can’t get it all done? Most of us feel that the only way to manage the mounting chaos in our lives is to take control. If only we could get a handle on life! No wonder we have overwhelming to-do lists that leave us feeling exhausted and powerless. In this heartwarming and funny program you’ll learn straightforward, innovative techniques for keeping your balance no matter what life throws your way.
Stop Screaming at the Microwave!: How to Connect Your Disconnected Life
You’ve organized, prioritized, delegated and simplified, and you still don’t have enough time for your family, your spouse, your friends, your boss – much less yourself. You’re a veteran of the time-management wars, fighting for the life balance ideal – and you are losing! In this humorous and fast-paced presentation you’ll learn a new approach for keeping your life in balance with the Connection Solution. You will leave armed with practical, innovative “works in real life” ideas you will want to implement immediately.
Keeping Your Life in Balance When Cloning Yourself Won’t Work
The old ways of balancing our lives focused on how to do more by working harder and faster. We’ve learned the hard way that what we have tried hasn’t worked. We are busier than ever. In this fun and idea filled program you will come to realize that even though life is whizzing by, there are specific strategies that can bring more harmony into your home and work life – strategies that work equally well with both men and women. If you are black and blue from juggling, it is time for the New Approach to Life Balance.
The Power of Paying Attention
We are rewarded for overworking, over-scheduling, and being overwhelmed. It’s a common approach but one that slows productivity, increases absenteeism, raises health care costs and causes us to ache. The only thing that can reverse this is to tap into our power to pay attention. In this unique twist on what really works, you’ll see a better way to reach your goals and feel good at the same time.
Are You Planning an Event with a Healthy Heart Theme?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Our language suggests how strongly we believe in the emotional impact on our hearts. We use phrases like “staying young at heart”, “She died of a broken heart”, “The Lonely Hearts Club” and “She is so warm-hearted”. Research clearly shows that how we “feel in our hearts” plays a major role in our well-being. The message of “connection creates balance” inspires women to take good care of their hearts – in every sense of the word.
Testimonials
“Many of the participants came to me how deeply moved they were and how much it made them think about the need to to stay in touch with the people who are most important to them. You stimulated so much interaction and response.”
– John Young, Executive Vice President, Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts
“Through the years, we’ve heard many excellent speakers, and Mary ranks with the exceptional ones. Her presentations are humorous, insightful and touching. She challenges audiences to stay connected and focus on the things that matter most. She enriched our conference and received kudos from the participants. Mary LoVerde is a very special lady!”
– Bonnie Y. Ayer, SBC
“WOW! What can I say but that you were fabulous! You definitely exceeded our expectations. You inspired, educated and entertained. Everyone in the room was touched by your stories. You have caused a problem for me though because people are asking “How will you ever top this speaker next year!”
– Susan Radzyminski, VP Marketing, KeyBank
“You are the absolute best. Your presentation at our business strategy conference was an important element contributing to the overall success of the entire meeting. I have heard so many positive comments from participants. You bring real credibility and meaning to the importance of balance.”
– Christopher Womack, Senior Vice President, Alabama Power