Theresa Behenna is an award winning motivational speaker, internationally acclaimed pianist, recording artist and cool blogger.

Laid off from her office job during a recession in Australia, Theresa began playing piano anywhere that paid and ended up touring the world. Armed with a positive attitude, a passion for performance and thirty one evening dresses, she has appeared in some of the world's most prestigious venues before celebrities such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Matt Lauer, Elton John, Princess Grace and President Bush. In 2006 Coca Cola chose her to perform at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

After moving to the USA in 1982, Theresa combined her entertainment business background with relevant content, Aussie humor and a motivational message that launched her into the speaking industry. Using mastery of the piano as parallel principles for success she has helped thousands of people improve their workplace performance to be more productive and stand out from the competition. Theresa has shared the platform with the likes of John Maxwell and Carol Channing at events throughout the country.

 Theresa's creative keynotes have resulted in a wide range of clients from associations to corporate giants like EXXONMOBIL that wrote: "Thanks tons for making our meeting a smashing hit!  We loved your energy, humor and unique approach that kept us fully engaged. We were truly motivated by your presentation to be extraordinary in the workplace with relevant tips customized for our needs. The music was an awesome bonus!"

 As a professional member of the National Speakers Association, Theresa won the John Wolfe Award for speaking excellence in 2007 and currently serves on the board. She is the sole artist on the best-selling CD "Songs for Friends" with a second album soon to be released.

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

She has no children, no pets, no worries.

NEW KEYNOTE!

Learn from Lady Gaga: Extraordinary Performance is the New Norm!

In today's global workforce and challenging economy there is no room for mediocre skills. With more companies competing for the same customer, extraordinary performance is no longer an option, it's essential. As a world class performer Theresa helps people discover what it takes to become a leader in their field using the same principles she applied to master the piano that landed her at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Audiences are reminded that anything is possible with passion, persistence and the right tools.Oh wait...they'll laugh too because Theresa is down right funny in a Down Under way. Her customized content mixed with Aussie humor engages and informs, her music amazes, entertains and energizes, her compelling stories motivate, inspire and uplift audiences resulting in an unforgettable event!

Take aways:                                                                                                              

• Become priceless to your organization/customers
• Boost productivity
• Maximize workplace performance                                                              
• Improve teamwork
• The common success secret of rock stars & billionaires

"Thanks for totally rocking our audience of Human Resource Professionals! Your message was entertaining and fun yet EXTREMELY RELEVANT.  You provided valuable tools we can use to coach employees and managers on how to achieve extraordinary performance and why it is so critical to organizational success."     Tracy Frazier, SPHR, HR HOUSTON

IDEAL FOR GENERAL SESSION KICKOFF/CLOSING, LUNCH KEYNOTE, ANNUAL MEETING

Say This, Not That!

Common Communications to Achieve Uncommon Goals                                                                          

This motivational program addresses the benefits of choosing the right words to get great results. Using funny stories and many years experience as a small business owner, Theresa outlines how success begins with having the right attitude.

Theresa puts a fresh spin on an old topic using her unique brand of Aussie humor that helps people discover the power and profit of everyday words. Audiences learn how to boost productivity, build better relationships, achieve goals and improve workplace and living environments through smarter communications.

 IDEAL FOR AWARDS/APPRECIATION EVENTS

Change your Tune, Change your Life!

This entertaining motivational keynote has audiences laughing out loud, clapping along to live music and listening spellbound to a personal journey as they gain hope for the future, encouragement to pursue goals and inspiration about new opportunities within changing times.

Theresa shares life changing lessons that began with being laid off from an office job to playing the piano around the world and performing at the 2006 Winter Olympics.  She tells stories relevant to anyone that has struggled to make their dreams come true. Morale is boosted, energy is high and stress eliminated as attendees experience first hand the dynamic power of music that positively influences their mood and behavior.

IDEAL FOR AFTER DINNER/SPOUSAL PROGRAMS