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Rolfe Carawan    

Business Consultant & Founder, Carawan Global Group; Accountability & Leadership Performance Speaker

Rolfe Carawan is the president of LifeMatters International, a firm dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve personal and professional excellence. With an engaging blend of humor, authenticity, and insight, Carawan inspires audiences from intimate groups of 20 to stadiums of thousands. His passion lies in helping people embrace change, unlock potential in themselves and others, and chart a path toward meaningful success.

A golden thread runs through every chapter of Carawan's life: “Relationship is the most important thing in the universe.” From his early days as an Award-winning college linebacker to being named Virginia’s Prep League Football Coach of the Year, Carawan has consistently demonstrated resilience and adaptability. His extensive training as a teacher and counselor at the College of William and Mary equipped him with a profound understanding of the human condition, which he uses to guide others toward growth and fulfillment.

Carawan champions the timeless values of integrity and perseverance. His work has impacted thousands, encouraging them to live with hope, purpose, and compassion.

A devoted husband to Lea for over 35 years and a proud father of two, Carawan is known as “Bear” to his grandkids and treasures family life as much as his professional calling. Whether inspiring audiences or enjoying a “guys' night out” with his son and grandson, Carawan remains grounded in gratitude and contentment. Above all, his legacy is one of helping others live a principled life with passion and purpose.

Speech Topics

How To Land On Top When It All Falls Down

Crises, change, and challenges happen… to all of us! For some, these events are crushing, while for others, they consistently seem to land on top. So, what makes the difference? Exciting new research reveals how your mindset, beliefs, conversations, and attitudes collectively and powerfully impact your ability to fulfill your potential, even during the most difficult circumstances. In his signature keynote and workshop, Rolfe reveals how neuroscience now confirms what we have known intuitively… namely that winning behaviors follow winning beliefs. In this content-rich and entertaining presentation, you will walk away with…

  • A clear understanding of two opposing mindsets: one leading you to the top, while the other leads you to the bottom.
  • Dynamic strategies designed to change your neurochemistry and release amazing potential.
  • New insights on the relationship between neuroscience and success, with vibrant and readily applicable principles for everyday life.
  • A culture of productivity due to productive relationships created through radically productive conversations.
  • Greater capacity to have conversations that build trust and generate positive results.
  • How to incorporate the E.A.S.E. Model™ to effectively transform any life, team, or organization into a peak performer

Tougher Than the Times: Thriving Through Change & Challenge

To compete in this constantly changing culture, the ability to make challenging times work to your advantage is crucial for success. In his signature motivational keynote, Rolfe challenges and inspires individuals to fearlessly live the life that brings “bottom-line” success. In this hard-hitting but surprisingly funny presentation, walk away with…

  • Powerful ways of thinking that energize and increase employee performance during tough times
  • How to leverage hard times into radical employee and customer loyalty
  • Practical keys to overcoming the fears and false beliefs that keep you from success
  • Increasing confidence, engagement, and profitability through effective transition

From Facelift to Facebook: Uniting Four Generations in the Workforce

There are four distinct generations working side by side in today’s workplace, each with its own viewpoint, values, and communication style. Optimizing each generation’s strengths to produce world-class teams is essential in today’s competitive market. In this interactive presentation, Rolfe gives invaluable insight into…

  • How to reduce interpersonal conflict and win the cooperation of all generations
  • Managing, training, and motivating employees with “competing” worldviews
  • Bridging the “language barrier” for more effective communication across generational lines
  • Keys to increasing productivity, creating loyalty, and achieving buy-in

Run To the Roar: The Keys to Building Unified Teams

The way to collaborative success is to empower individuals to contribute their personal strengths to the organization's goal. Rolfe reveals principles and proven strategies that successful leaders use to inspire others to accomplish extraordinary results with one voice, one mind, and one purpose. Always relevant and memorable, Rolfe uncovers with remarkable clarity…

  • How to overcome the three deadly D’s to profitable collaboration – discontent, dissent, and discord
  • Strategies for taking care of your employees while driving bottom-line results
  • Seven crucial ingredients for creating a unified workforce
  • How to take a quantum leap beyond teamwork and into unity

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