Comments on Presentations

"Wonderful!"  "Down to earth...approach- able!" "Courageous."  
         University Forum  Audience Comments

"You spoke with feelings from the heart, and kept the audience entertained at the same time. I applaud your speaking ability."
        Russ Juillerat, NAMI Utah board of directors

"Entertaining and enlightening... Walked away with takeaways I can use right now!  Highly recommended."  
         Dale Nuckles, CPA,  Corporate Controller

"Your story really touched me... You made the difficult topic of depression a little easier to receive because of your use of humor and storytelling."
        Bart Keddington, CEO of Candle Warmers Etc. and
              NAMI Utah Board President

"Owen Ashton speaks from the heart.  His very candid personal story inspires others and gives hope for recovery."
        Robin Holcomb, Programs Director, NAMI Utah

"You hit the nail on the head."
          Nate Staheli, PhD, University Professor
                          
"Refreshing and entertaining.   You don't take yourself too seriously. You keep people on the edge of their seats.   Thoughtful and poignant."
        Gregg Gay, Former Corporate Wellness Program                          Director

Organizations that Owen has Inspired


Sampling of recent keynote speeches 
and presentations

  • Michigan Association of CPAs -- Speech to annual conference: Overcome personal challenges to prosper and enjoy life
  • Utah Mental Health Counselors Association -- Keynote speaker at annual two-day conference
  • Mental Health American -- National Conference in Washington, D.C. -- Featured author and presenter
  • Utah Valley University -- Keynote speaker for annual suicide prevention campaign
  • Utah Association of CPAs -- How focusing on employee strengths leads to higher levels of engagement and performance 
  • University of Utah -- College of Social Work student presentation
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness Utah -- State conference speaker
  • Third District Juvenile Mental Health Court -- Keynote speaker at graduation event
  • Military Officers Association -- St. George chapter speech on mental health in the military
  • National Speakers Association -- Mountain West Chapter speech
  • Dixie State University -- Mental Health Awareness Week speaker
  • West Ridge Academy -- Sunday evening fireside talk to youth

Speech Titles Sampling

Owen's poignant speeches use humor and storytelling in drawing from his experiences to engage audiences. He customizes each speech to meet event organizers' objectives and to fit audience needs.
  • From Zero to Zorro: How to Become a Mental Health Superhero Advocate! My Journey from Pain and Shame to Joy and Advocacy. Designed for mental health conferences
  • Rise Above Personal Challenges to Prosper and Enjoy Live -- Everyone has challenges. Take inspirations from one man's journey to overcome and get to a better place

Speaking Demo