jerry bridge

jerry bridge

CA, US

9 reviews

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Engaging, Inspiring, Entertaining Presentations... Advocating for Caregivers Everywhere

9 reviews

5 verified

Jerry Bridge is committed to helping your workforce or membership thrive in the face of too much stress and  increasiung demands in a technology driven world.  Over the past 25 years he has presented inspiring keynotes and content rich workshops designed to reduce stress, enhance productivity and attain ideal work-life balance. 

Speaker

As a professional speaker, humorist, and author, Jerry is well known for turning complex topics into fun, engaging thought provoking programs.  Jerry is a gifted speaker well known for his ability to help people reduce stress, build teamwork and improve performance. Jerry's passion is to lead inspiring, motivating programs that empower people and having lots of fun in the process.

Author

Great speakers have a passion lifelong learning, capturing their best ideas and writing about them. Jerry follows form with his new book: "Who Cares? The give and take of Family Caregiving" Other books and articles include; "Is too much technology making us stupid?" and his latest project for the healthcare industry: "If healthcare is about well being, then why am I so stressed out?!" In addition Jerry has produced a variety of audio CD's and full length video sessions that compliment his written works. Collectively, his written material including workbooks, e-books, audio and video programs have had a dramatic and positive influence on people's performance and well being, at work and in life.

Personal

Jerry is a baby boomer from Baltimore. He's never lost his fondness for his hometown sports teams, blue crabs and Maryland hospitality. Jerry has travelled the world, running marathons in Moscow, Greece and Belgium. He and his volunteer groups have raised tens of thousands of dolloars toward ending hunger. Jerry is a drummer, knows his way around a kitchen, and has performed standup at the world famous Comedy Store.
He lives in San Luis Obispo with his wife Joy and cat, Jimmy.

Jerry Bridge is committed to helping your workforce or membership thrive in the face of too much stress and  increasiung demands in a technology driven world.  Over the past 25 years he has presented inspiring keynotes and content rich workshops designed to reduce stress, enhance productivity and attain ideal work-life balance. 

Speaker

As a professional speaker, humorist, and author, Jerry is well known for turning complex topics into fun, engaging thought provoking programs.  Jerry is a gifted speaker well known for his ability to help people reduce stress, build teamwork and improve performance. Jerry's passion is to lead inspiring, motivating programs that empower people and having lots of fun in the process.

Author

Great speakers have a passion lifelong learning, capturing their best ideas and writing about them. Jerry follows form with his new book: "Who Cares? The give and take of Family Caregiving" Other books and articles include; "Is too much technology making us stupid?" and his latest project for the healthcare industry: "If healthcare is about well being, then why am I so stressed out?!" In addition Jerry has produced a variety of audio CD's and full length video sessions that compliment his written works. Collectively, his written material including workbooks, e-books, audio and video programs have had a dramatic and positive influence on people's performance and well being, at work and in life.

Personal

Jerry is a baby boomer from Baltimore. He's never lost his fondness for his hometown sports teams, blue crabs and Maryland hospitality. Jerry has travelled the world, running marathons in Moscow, Greece and Belgium. He and his volunteer groups have raised tens of thousands of dolloars toward ending hunger. Jerry is a drummer, knows his way around a kitchen, and has performed standup at the world famous Comedy Store.
He lives in San Luis Obispo with his wife Joy and cat, Jimmy.

Is Too Much Technology Making Us Stupid?

Today's world is all about speed and gathering information, superficial or otherwise. How does that affect our ability to comprehend, focus and enjoy our lives and do our work? What are the internet and technology doing toour brains? What can you do to take care of your wellbeing, save your sanity and bring focus and energy back to your life? A lighthearted inquiry into how stupid we can be using technology, smart phones and all!

Three Big Benefits!

Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

If Healthcare is About Well Being, Why am I so Stressed Out?

The purpose of healthcare is to alleviate suffering and
increase well being. And yet, vast numbers of clincians,
administrators and medical staff are feeling over
stressed, overwhelmed, over tired and burned out. Sick,
distressed employees are prone to poor diet, lack of
exercise, low energy and depression.


Questions and key points:
1. Facing the challenge: exploration of the individual and
collective sources of stress and...

Entertainment-basedEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

Care Givers; Take Care Balancing Work, Caregiving and Personal Well Being

The number of workers with eldercare responsibilities is rising dramatically. More than 40% of US workers have provided care for an aging relative or friend in the past five years. About half of the entire workforce should expect to be providing eldercare in the coming five years!

Whether you're a caregiver by profession or one of the many millions of american workers who now find themselves in that role, you'll benefit from resources, principles and best practices for balancing work,...

Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Why am I doing this? Restoring Purpose, Passion and Power

Ever wonder "why am I doing this job?!" Remember how excited you once were - looking forward to the challenges ahead? What happened? Over time, we often lose our passion or enthusiasm, get worn down by the work; we simply are not present to the possibility or opportunity of our work.

  • Explore powerful new ways to think about work and obligations, and all the stuff "you have to do"
  • Transform burdens, obligations, and tasks into purposeful, meaningful goals that leave...
Personal DevelopmentEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

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Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA)

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C.C., President, Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA)
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"Jerry Bridge immediately connected with our audience. Jerry presented a heartfelt program that resonated with our members. He struck the perfect balance between content and delivery. Connecticut Assisted Living Association looks forward to working with Jerry again in the future and recommends him highly."

Pueblo County Medical Society

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B.P.., Executive Director, Pueblo County Medical Society
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Jerry is one of the most sincere and intuitive presenters I have had the pleasure of listening to in a very long time. I would recommend his programs without hesitation.

Omaha Healthcare Financial Management Association

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B.B., President, Omaha Healthcare Financial Management Association
Verified @bryanhealth.org

"I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation on productivity and accomplishment. Your high energy engaged the group so they wanted to hear more about new ways to perform our work and reduce stress in our work and personal lives. This was one of the best programs I have attended on improving my productivity and effectiveness. Each person left with tools and tips to make managing our daily tasks easier."

Iowa Association Medical Staff Services

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B.B., President, Iowa Association Medical Staff Services
Verified @pellahealth.org

"Jerry brought humor and light-heartedness to our conference. His philosophy on life, work, and relationships is inspirational to all, regardless of age, gender, or position. Jerry is a gifted, humorous-motivational speaker."

American Association of Medical Assistants

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N.L.W.., President, American Association of Medical Assistants

"Jerry was inspiring and funny; he has the ability to relate situations in a believable and down to earth manner. He's the best speaker I have seen in a very long time. I could listen to him for hours!"

Healthcare Planning & Marketing Society of New Jersey

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E.H., Vice President, Healthcare Planning & Marketing Society of New Jersey

"Jerry spoke at the HPMSNJ annual meeting and the feedback from the group was great. He was able to engage the audience in a lively discussion...and provided them with many helpful hints for how to reduce the stress in their lives. It didn't hurt that he did all this with a good dose of humor, which we all needed! I would highly recommend Jerry as a motivational speaker."

Minnesota Health Information Management Association

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C.L., Chair, Minnesota Health Information Management Association

"Jerry Bridge was our keynote speaker. He was fantastic! After listening to him everyone was energized and laughing. We'll have him back next year!"

Healthcare Information Management Association

On-Site

P.E.E., MA, RHIA, Fellow AHIMA, Healthcare Information Management Association

"Jerry provided a fun, energetic and thought provoking perspective into the hectic pace of our daily living…I truly enjoyed his presentation and have made changes to my life as a result of having heard it."

Missouri Ozarks Community Health

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T.S., CEO, Missouri Ozarks Community Health
Verified @mo-ozarks.org

Jerry Bridge Jerry was the keynote speaker at our Annual Clinical & Quality conference presenting on working in a high-tech, fast-paced and stressful health care environment. He was funny, entertaining and offered very practical & useful skills for effectively managing and even enjoying our work! I thought Jerry would be an excellent addition to our upcoming Employee Christmas Party...He was everything as stated above plus more. He demonstrated an uncanny ability to engage our staff and somehow encourage them to feel comfortable sharing positive stories about their co-workers...Mo Ozarks Community Health gives Jerry an A+".