Howard Flaherty
ABSTINENCE EDUCTION & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
"It doesn't matter what you've done, the mistakes you have made or family problems you have had to endure. By making the right choices today, you can accomplish almost anything." Howard Flaherty empowers teenagers to think about their choices regarding sexual activity and other important decisions. Let's face it; it is not easy being a teenager. Peer pressure, media pressure and seeking acceptance all of these factors make day to day decision making a challenge. One thoughtless choice can throw a young life into chaos or create a monumental heartache. Howard brings 25 years of speaking experience to each program. His style is relaxed and friendly, rich in content, humorous, animated, and sincere. Using his comedy and theater background, Howard knows how to build instant rapport -- allowing him to move his audience from entertainment to solid content. As a result, students listen, learn, and are empowered to make confident and positive choices. PROGRAMS: SEXUAL LIES - AN ABSTINENCE MESSAGE (youth, educators, parents) Howard confronts the sexual pressures young people deal with. He shows teenagers how these pressures set the foundation for their view of sexual intimacy. Using solid content, Howard challenges young people to see others as valuable. His upbeat message encourages selfless loving for others while avoiding the pressures to "use." This program is not preachy, judgmental or controversial. Howard simply gives teenagers true medical and scientific information, along with the emotional power they need to make critical life-defining decisions. Howard has presented this program in more than 1000 schools. POWER CHOICES (youth, leadership, business) Howard encourages young people to see how their choices today will determine their destination tomorrow. Students can achieve great results with positive choices...even though past actions, family situations or other factors might be challenging. IMPRESSIONS: "You have a gift for getting across facts in a style that enables your listeners to remember what you said and be inspired to act." Joe McIlhaney, M.D., President, Medical Institute, Austin, TX "If what we really want is for our students to respect themselves enough to make positive choices, then I believe Howard Flaherty is someone your students should hear." Nancy Moen, State Executive Director, Oregon Association of Student Councils, Salem Oregon " outstanding program whether talking about drugs, tobacco, alcohol, or sex. His references to the gateway substances like tobacco are artfully done. Rhonda Friedman, Principal, Garden Grove, CA
"It doesn't matter what you've done, the mistakes you have made or family problems you have had to endure. By making the right choices today, you can accomplish almost anything." Howard Flaherty empowers teenagers to think about their choices regarding sexual activity and other important decisions. Let's face it; it is not easy being a teenager. Peer pressure, media pressure and seeking acceptance all of these factors make day to day decision making a challenge. One thoughtless choice can throw a young life into chaos or create a monumental heartache. Howard brings 25 years of speaking experience to each program. His style is relaxed and friendly, rich in content, humorous, animated, and sincere. Using his comedy and theater background, Howard knows how to build instant rapport -- allowing him to move his audience from entertainment to solid content. As a result, students listen, learn, and are empowered to make confident and positive choices. PROGRAMS: SEXUAL LIES - AN ABSTINENCE MESSAGE (youth, educators, parents) Howard confronts the sexual pressures young people deal with. He shows teenagers how these pressures set the foundation for their view of sexual intimacy. Using solid content, Howard challenges young people to see others as valuable. His upbeat message encourages selfless loving for others while avoiding the pressures to "use." This program is not preachy, judgmental or controversial. Howard simply gives teenagers true medical and scientific information, along with the emotional power they need to make critical life-defining decisions. Howard has presented this program in more than 1000 schools. POWER CHOICES (youth, leadership, business) Howard encourages young people to see how their choices today will determine their destination tomorrow. Students can achieve great results with positive choices...even though past actions, family situations or other factors might be challenging. IMPRESSIONS: "You have a gift for getting across facts in a style that enables your listeners to remember what you said and be inspired to act." Joe McIlhaney, M.D., President, Medical Institute, Austin, TX "If what we really want is for our students to respect themselves enough to make positive choices, then I believe Howard Flaherty is someone your students should hear." Nancy Moen, State Executive Director, Oregon Association of Student Councils, Salem Oregon " outstanding program whether talking about drugs, tobacco, alcohol, or sex. His references to the gateway substances like tobacco are artfully done. Rhonda Friedman, Principal, Garden Grove, CA
2010