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

"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
                        

Organizations that Owen has Inspired


  • Mental Health American -- National Conference in Washington, D.C. -- Featured author and presenter
  • Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon Peerpocalypse Conference -- Featured presenter
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness Utah -- State conference keynote speaker
  • Utah Mental Health Counselors Association -- Keynote speaker at annual conference
  • Utah Valley University -- Keynote speaker for annual suicide prevention campaign
  • MIchigan Association of CPAs and Utah Association of CPAs -- Featured speaker at events
  • National Speakers Association -- Mountain West Chapter -- Featured speaker
  • Utah Tech University -- Mental Health Awareness Week speaker
  • Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health -- Keynote speaker at annual peer conference

Speech Titles Sampling

Owen's poignant speeches use humor and storytelling in drawing from his experiences to engage and lift audiences. He customizes each speech to meet event organizers' objectives and to fit audience needs.
  • For those living with mental health conditions and their clinicians: "Wring out the Last Drops of Shame and Self-Stigma in this Judgment-filled World"
  • For clinicians: "Therapist Reality Check: A Seasoned CPA with Anxiety and Depression Shares an Eye-Opening 'Audit' on the Effectiveness of his Psychotherapists"
  • For business leaders: "The New Epidemic of Mental Health Conditions that Impact Employee Productivity: A Seasoned CFO with Clinical Depression and Anxiety Shares 4 Ways to Lead Through This Challenge"

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