As the beloved originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, Jack Canfield fostered the emergence of inspirational anthologies as a genre – and watched it grow to a billion dollar market. As the driving force behind the development and delivery of over 100 million books sold through the Chicken Soup for the Soul® franchise, Jack Canfield is uniquely qualified to talk about success.Behind the empire Time Magazine called the "publishing phenomenon of the decade" is America's leading expert in creating peak performance for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, managers, sales professionals, corporate employees and educators. He is a compelling, empowering and compassionate coach who for the past 30 years has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals achieve their dreams.
Affectionately known as "America's Success Coach." Jack has studied and reported on what makes successful people different. He knows what motivates them, what drives them, and what inspires them. He brings this critical insight to countless audiences internationally—sharing his success strategies in the media, with companies, universities and professional associations in over 20 countries around the world.
Jack is a Harvard graduate with a Master's Degree in psychological education and one of the earliest champions of peak-performance, developing the specific methodology and results oriented activities to help people take on greater challenges and produce breakthrough results.
He's personally taught millions of individuals his unique and modernized formulas for success and has packaged them in his latest book The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. This new self-improvement standard contains 64 powerful principles of success utilized by top achievers from all walks of life and all areas of commerce. The Success Principles — and the entire empire of "Principles" books, products, and branded retail merchandise — is Mr. Canfield's next offering to the more than 100 million readers he currently reaches worldwide.Mr. Canfield's other best-selling books — The Power of Focus, The Aladdin Factor, and Dare to Win, — have generated millions of bookstore and Internet sales, and have launched complementary products such as audio programs, video programs, corporate training programs and syndicated columns to enthusiastic corporate buyers. His audio program, How to Build High Self-Esteem, has sold more than 350,000 copies through Nightingale-Conant alone.
He is Founder and Chairman of the Canfield Training Group in Santa Barbara, California, which trains entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and motivated individuals how to accelerate the achievement of their personal and professional goals.
Jack is also the founder of The Foundation for Self-Esteem in Culver City, California, which provides self-esteem resources and trainings to social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
Jack is the CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul® Enterprises, a billion dollar empire that encompasses licensing, merchandising and publishing activities around the globe. Jack's nationally syndicated newspaper column is read in 150 papers worldwide, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® radio shows are syndicated throughout North America. Jack is also syndicated columnist through King Features Syndicate and is a popular news subject featured not only in major trade publications, but in every major metro newspaper across America and in hundreds more around the globe.
Chicken Soup for the Soul® has also been a featured television program for both the PAX and ABC networks. Additionally, the company's licensing division produces dozens of top selling items including Chicken Soup for the Soul® nutriceuticals, pet foods, greetings cards, music, collectibles and other licensed merchandise. A Chicken Soup for the Soul® magazine also launched in the summer of 2005.
As mentioned earlier, Jack's background includes a BA from Harvard University, however he also holds a Masters degree in Psychological Education from the University of Massachusetts and an Honorary Doctorate in Human Behavior from the University of Santa Monica. For the past 30 years, he has been a psychotherapist, an educational consultant, and a leading authority in the areas of self-esteem, achievement motivation and peak performance.
Jack Canfield holds the Guinness Book World Record for having seven books simultaneously on the New York Times Bestseller List - beating out Stephen King. He even holds the Guinness Book World Record for the largest book-signing ever for Chicken Soup for the Kids Soul. And he's the only author to have won both the ABBY Award and the Southern California Book Publicist Award in the same year – honoring him as both an outstanding writer and a consummate book marketer.
Jack has also been a featured guest on more than 1,000 radio and television programs in nearly every major market worldwide — many of them on a repeat basis. A sample of these shows include Oprah, 20/20, Inside Edition, The Today Show, Larry King Live, Fox and Friends, The CBS Evening News, The NBC Nightly News, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live!, PBS, QVC and many others.
As the beloved originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, Jack Canfield fostered the emergence of inspirational anthologies as a genre – and watched it grow to a billion dollar market. As the driving force behind the development and delivery of over 100 million books sold through the Chicken Soup for the Soul® franchise, Jack Canfield is uniquely qualified to talk about success.Behind the empire Time Magazine called the "publishing phenomenon of the decade" is America's leading expert in creating peak performance for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, managers, sales professionals, corporate employees and educators. He is a compelling, empowering and compassionate coach who for the past 30 years has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals achieve their dreams.
Affectionately known as "America's Success Coach." Jack has studied and reported on what makes successful people different. He knows what motivates them, what drives them, and what inspires them. He brings this critical insight to countless audiences internationally—sharing his success strategies in the media, with companies, universities and professional associations in over 20 countries around the world.
Jack is a Harvard graduate with a Master's Degree in psychological education and one of the earliest champions of peak-performance, developing the specific methodology and results oriented activities to help people take on greater challenges and produce breakthrough results.
He's personally taught millions of individuals his unique and modernized formulas for success and has packaged them in his latest book The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. This new self-improvement standard contains 64 powerful principles of success utilized by top achievers from all walks of life and all areas of commerce. The Success Principles — and the entire empire of "Principles" books, products, and branded retail merchandise — is Mr. Canfield's next offering to the more than 100 million readers he currently reaches worldwide.Mr. Canfield's other best-selling books — The Power of Focus, The Aladdin Factor, and Dare to Win, — have generated millions of bookstore and Internet sales, and have launched complementary products such as audio programs, video programs, corporate training programs and syndicated columns to enthusiastic corporate buyers. His audio program, How to Build High Self-Esteem, has sold more than 350,000 copies through Nightingale-Conant alone.
He is Founder and Chairman of the Canfield Training Group in Santa Barbara, California, which trains entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and motivated individuals how to accelerate the achievement of their personal and professional goals.
Jack is also the founder of The Foundation for Self-Esteem in Culver City, California, which provides self-esteem resources and trainings to social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
Jack is the CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul® Enterprises, a billion dollar empire that encompasses licensing, merchandising and publishing activities around the globe. Jack's nationally syndicated newspaper column is read in 150 papers worldwide, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® radio shows are syndicated throughout North America. Jack is also syndicated columnist through King Features Syndicate and is a popular news subject featured not only in major trade publications, but in every major metro newspaper across America and in hundreds more around the globe.
Chicken Soup for the Soul® has also been a featured television program for both the PAX and ABC networks. Additionally, the company's licensing division produces dozens of top selling items including Chicken Soup for the Soul® nutriceuticals, pet foods, greetings cards, music, collectibles and other licensed merchandise. A Chicken Soup for the Soul® magazine also launched in the summer of 2005.
As mentioned earlier, Jack's background includes a BA from Harvard University, however he also holds a Masters degree in Psychological Education from the University of Massachusetts and an Honorary Doctorate in Human Behavior from the University of Santa Monica. For the past 30 years, he has been a psychotherapist, an educational consultant, and a leading authority in the areas of self-esteem, achievement motivation and peak performance.
Jack Canfield holds the Guinness Book World Record for having seven books simultaneously on the New York Times Bestseller List - beating out Stephen King. He even holds the Guinness Book World Record for the largest book-signing ever for Chicken Soup for the Kids Soul. And he's the only author to have won both the ABBY Award and the Southern California Book Publicist Award in the same year – honoring him as both an outstanding writer and a consummate book marketer.
Jack has also been a featured guest on more than 1,000 radio and television programs in nearly every major market worldwide — many of them on a repeat basis. A sample of these shows include Oprah, 20/20, Inside Edition, The Today Show, Larry King Live, Fox and Friends, The CBS Evening News, The NBC Nightly News, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live!, PBS, QVC and many others.
The Success Principles
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National Jack in the Box Franchisee Association
On-Site
K.B., Executive Director, National Jack in the Box Franchisee Association
Jack, you were OUTSTANDING! For the rest of the week, subsequent presenters mentioned points from your message. Many attendees told me they began reading your book the day you spoke and for days I heard people talking about things that stuck with them from your presentation. I personally have implemented several of your tools into my personal and professional life. Your work is not only motivational and inspirational, it is easy to see how it impacts entire organizations, families and communities from the inside out.
Tastefully Simple
On-Site
J.B.S., Founder & CEO, Tastefully Simple
Jack, thank you so much for sharing your Success Principles at our annual Community Live & Learn! Your wisdom touched so many hearts, making this event an incredible success for Tastefully Simple as well as our entire community. You captivate us with your straightforward approach and gentle humor. We feel like you're 'one of us' because of your realness and down-to-earth style. You inspire us to be better with your uplifting message peppered with simple truths and strategies, and you emphasize the significant impact each of us can make. We felt empowered. You tailor your message perfectly. We have a wide variety of guests - from local businesses, to community leaders, to our Tastefully Simple team, and you hit a home run. You aligned with Tastefully Simple's values and beautifully captured our principles of Abundance, Magic and Realness. You truly warmed our hearts and stimulated our minds.
Mobile Mini
On-Site
S.B., President & CEO, Mobile Mini
Your message was right on target with our company's culture and you presented in such a way as to reach everyone in the audience. You spoke our language by incorporating key phrases that are part of our daily business activities… it's as if you were an employee.
Tastefully Simple
On-Site
E.G., Events Manager, Tastefully Simple
Our company and community LOVED Jack! His presentation was fabulous and made an impression on all of our guests!
CHIEF EXECUTIVES ORGANIZATION
On-Site
H., CHIEF EXECUTIVES ORGANIZATION
I'm delighted to tell you that Jack Canfield received straight 10's!
Citicorp Savings
On-Site
E.D.B., Regional Vice President, Citicorp Savings
At all levels, there is new confidence and commitment [at Citicorp Savings]. District and branch managers and their staffs are taking risks, making decisions, pushing through fears, asking for what they need, and are working better as a team. I fully expect that when results are compared to [other departments], the value of incorporating [Jack Canfield's] personal growth training into the corporate curriculum will be undeniable.
RE/MAX of Indiana
On-Site
J.A., Chairman, RE/MAX of Indiana
Jack Canfield doesn't just give you hype. His down-to-earth style made it easy for our associates to relate and follow through. We have seen a tremendous increase in our associates' commissions as well as their attitude and self-esteem.
Dunham & Associates Investment Council Inc.
On-Site
B.A.H., Director, Dunham & Associates Investment Council Inc.
Jack Canfield was the keynote speaker at our annual conference and the feedback from our attendees was outstanding, with some even reporting that his presentation was "life changing". He had a tremendous impact on many of our guests, which included men and women from around the United States. We appreciated his work with our group and his willingness to sincerely engage with our audience via a book signing after the event. Further, working with his staff at The Canfield Training Group was enjoyable, professional and seamless. Jack surrounds himself with a group of individuals who are both helpful and incredibly positive. My experience with this team of consummate professionals made planning the keynote portion of the most important event we host each year completely pain free. We wish Jack and his team continued success!
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