"I'm Not Afraid" (For Teen Audiences)

The true story of a young man caught in a situation in which he was too afraid to say "No," making one of the worst decisions of his life. This sad tale does not end in grief. It rises above the situations to show how something meant to be used for evil can be turned around into something used for good.

You will be amazed at the emotional journey that Thomas Nestor will take you on, in merely an hour. Laughing at human nature, games that get the whole audience to participate, and true stories about mailbox baseball and fire extinguishers used the wrong way. But, the really explosive moment comes when the audience abruptly takes a one eighty, from the humor, to the tragedy that life sometimes has to offer.

Thomas understands what it feels like to try and form your self-image and discover your purpose. He has learned that life's battles can be won armed with a sense of humor and an optimistic attitude. Sharing his struggles, Thomas encourages people to view their lives through a pair of new glasses. This empowering story of triumph encourages all people to think of themselves, and their mistakes as an "opportunity."

Goal Setting That Works

Where are you at on the road of life? Are you responding or reacting to your situations? How do I achieve the rewards that this life has to offer? I don't want to remain in this situation for one day longer, HELP! These questions set Thomas Nestor on a course to discovering the secret success strategies of today's most effective leaders. Few speakers today understand the realities of both our emerging leaders and our most seasoned executives. But as the author of LIFE 180, Thomas "gets" it. His work has been recognized and recommended by dozens of industries around the country and internationally.

Action Steps To Create The New You

Imagine your life is in shambles because of a decision that alcohol and drugs were the way to get that feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment. Then one night...everything changes. As your life is veering towards certain destruction and failure you hear three important questions: the questions we are all asked at the end of our lives. Those questions, and their surprising answers, inspire you to start anew, to create a different kind of life-a life guided by choice and contribution. This is your second chance at life. This is Thomas's story. And he has sought to earn his second chance by helping others release the past, rediscover their strengths, and resolve to making a greater difference in the world through their careers and their contributions to society.

Become A Leader

Thomas Nestor has been thinking about leadership ever since he was selected to serve as the Director of Operations for a chain of early childhood education centers. Nestor's inspiration to become a leadership expert came from John F. Kennedy's inaugural call to action -- "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." -- inspired Tom to pursue Leadership study, training, leadership seminars, and writing his first book LIFE 180. This experience made Tom realize that he wanted a career that offered two things: the chance to teach, and the opportunity to serve.

Tom speaks on six points of leadership:

Lid (vision) Enlist (inspire) Actualize (model the way) Decentralize (empower others) Evaluate (evaluate the vision, the team, and yourself) Revitalize (encourage)