It is a moment we will remember forever, Jeff Blatnick dropping to his knees and bringing his hands together in thanks for winning the Gold Medal in wrestling at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. But there is much more to this Olympic Champion. Just two years earlier, Jeff found out that he had Hodgkin's Disease. After a series of daily radiation treatments, he resumed training. The result was merely the impossible, otherwise known as a Gold Medal.
Unbelievably, just one year after his remarkable athletic achievement, Jeff Blatnick was again diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease. This time, six months of chemotherapy were prescribed to put the cancer into remission. Jeff received his last chemotherapy injection on Valentine's Day, 1986. He showed up for the occasion in pure Blatnick fashion - wearing a tuxedo.
Today, Blatnick is one of the premier motivational speakers in the country. His personalized presentation is, simply, first rate. Jeff's enthusiasm, sincerity, and love of life have kept him focused on a single purpose: overcoming adversity. Using personal experiences, Jeff guides people through the different perspectives we commonly formulate when facing challenges or adversity. Perception influences our attitude, our performance and our ability to set goals.
Whether a large corporation or small business, his presentation can be tailored to fit nearly any theme. Civic organizations, associations, health organizations and schools are all frequent clients. Regardless of size of audience or an intimate or formal setting, Jeff is comfortable in creating and delivering a presentation with impact. In addition, the best follow up is to mingle and talk with the audience afterwards, which Jeff Blatnick does with enthusiasm and charm.
Jeff's work includes television appearances as well. He has worked for all the major networks as an expert analyst for the sports of wrestling and combative martial arts. NBC has utilized his skills the past four Summer Olympic Games and he's ready to be part of the Olympic broadcasting team for Athens in 2004.
His television credits in 2003 include: the HBO series, Oz, as a correction officer the History Channel as host of Games of Combat and History of Sport on ESPN as facilitator the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and Titan Games and an appearance on HDNet in the Olympic Weightlifting American Open and Sunkist/ASU International Open.
TOPICS:
• Speaking of Perspectives
• Escape, Counter & Attack
PARTIAL CLIENT LIST:
Allstate Insurance Company
Bank Securities Systems
Bank Securities Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Canada Life
John Hancock
Merrill Lynch
Million Dollar Round Table
Northwestern Mutual Life
Penn Mutual Life
S&H Citadel
VISATRAVELS FROM: New York
FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)
