Andrew Erlich

Andrew Erlich: Program Outlines

Freeing the Giant
In this amazing session on resilience and diversity, Dr. Erlich tells the true story of his 8 foot 6 and one-half inch Uncle Jake who was considered the tallest man in the world. “Freeing the Giant” presents the inspiring tale of a terribly depressed child who overcomes adversity to become a silent film star, the Giant in Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus, a world class artist, musician, dancer and much, much more. In this presentation Dr. Erlich employs vintage photos, music, humor, magic, remarkable video clips, and group interaction for a truly multi-media experience.

“Freeing the Giant” moves audiences with its valuable lessons on resilience and diversity:

• How to turn liabilities into assets;
• The power of perspective;
• The dangers of stereotyping;
• The vast potential that lies hidden in individual differences.

Engagements: The Yoga of Change
This program applies the 5,000-year-old wisdom of Yoga and psychological research to answer one of the most common human dilemmas: How to successfully deal with change. Certified Yoga Instructor and Licensed Clinical Psychologist Andrew Erlich will teach those attending skills and tools they can apply in their personal lives and businesses.

After participating in this session, you will be able to:

• Understand resistance to change
• Recognize the four predictable phases of change and learn strategies to move through each one:
  • Denial
  • Resistance
  • Exploration
  • Commitment
• Practice simple Yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditations that add to health and facilitate change

This session can either be conducted as a 90 minute keynote or a three hour break-out session. (For the three hour version purchase of a written assessment, "Change Inventory" for each participant is necessary.)

Engagements: Cross Cultural Success
The Culturally Competent Professional: Secrets for Successful Cross Cultural Sales and Customer Service
Gain a competitive edge through effective sales and service to the multicultural markets. Key components that will be covered include cross-cultural communication, understanding the role culture plays in successful sales and customer service, how to inspire and motivate across cultures, attracting the best possible diverse workforce, and tapping into the creativity and avoiding the conflict that are inherent in diversity. This exciting session will utilize examples from history, art and real world marketing and customer service.

After participating in this session, you will be able to:

• Identify the demographics and dynamics of the changing marketplace.
• Avoid stereotypes, yet understand valid assumptions for key ethnic groups.
• Improve outreach to ethnic markets and learn how to communicate effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.