Peak Performance: The New Norm for Tough Times

Australian born Theresa Behenna is a performance expert. Oh wait, she’s also an award winning speaker, internationally acclaimed entertainer, fun emcee, author, recording artist and is totally unrelated to Olivia Newton John. Laid off from her office job during a recessio
Down Under, Theresa began playing the piano anywhere that paid money or free food and ended up touring the world. Armed with a positive attitude, a passion for performance and thirty one evening dresses Theresa appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious venues from Tahiti to Tokyo, Singapore to Switzerland, encountering celebrities such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Matt Lauer, Elton John, Princess Grace, ‘James Bond’ and Andrea Bocelli along the way. In 2006 her extraordinary career on the entertainment stage was highlighted when Coca Cola chose her to perform at the Winter Olympics in Italy where she became the only world class pianist to bring back a gold medal. (Minor matter it’s of the candy kind.)

Theresa moved to the United States in 1982 and there after began combining her background as a secretary, professional musician, business owner, actress and TV talk show host with popular songs, Aussie humor and a motivational message that launched her onto the speaking stage. Using mastery of the piano as parallel principles for success, she has inspired thousands of people to become a leader in their field and stand out in today’s competitive work force. With a firm belief that “fear is what you pass on the way to success” Theresa’s audiences gain practical strategies to apply in their lives to realize their own peak performance level.

Four things set Theresa apart from the very crowded speakers’ circuit:
1. She uses the piano to emphasize key points resulting in memorable information & a unique event
2. The funny factor – people learn more when they’re laughing
3. Americans love an Aussie accent - Theresa’s comes free when you book her
4. Extra take away value includes a customized song about the audience

Theresa’s relevant current content, international credentials, humorous speaking style and outstanding musical talent connects her to diverse cultures and multi generations in today’s global workplace. Her universal appeal has engaged, energized and uplifted a wide range of audiences with clients like British Petroleum saying: “You really connected with our group at an emotional level and made a lasting impression! I particularly liked your efforts to tailor your work to our needs for our mastery training event. Many commented on your amazing piano skills!”

Theresa’s goal is to make her meeting planner look like a rock star, give her audiences a phenomenal experience and be the easiest, most well-prepared speaker her clients ever work with. She is most sought after by meeting planners looking to blow people’s socks off at their annual conferences. (Sock collector not included in fee).

As a professional member and past board member of the National Speakers Association Houston Chapter, Theresa was honored to win the John Wolfe Award for speaking excellence in 2007. A contributing author to the anthology "Rekindling the Human Spirit”, She has written numerous published articles for trade associations and currently writes a weekly column, ezine newsletter and very cool blogs.

Her best selling piano CD “Songs for Friends” was recorded in 2001 with her second album soon to be released.

Theresa resides in Houston where she has yet to sound like a native Texan.

Theresa@TheresaBehenna.com
www.TheresaBehenna.com