About Inspiration Unlimited

Lectures: Lectures are usually one-hour talks given on-site to small groups of individuals interested in learning more about a specific topic of health and wellness. The time period (60 min.) is flexible to accommodate the work schedule of the group involved.

Seminars: Seminars are often an expanded version of a lecture presentation. A seminar may range in time from an hour to several days for the purpose of professional training and development with a specific theme or topic suited to the needs of the audience.

Keynotes: For special occasions, professional meetings, or conferences, this type of presentation is a wonderful blend of information and stories making for a memorable and entertaining event.

Workshops: Because a one-hour presentation often does not allow the exposure of information needed to understand topics in depth, workshops are created to explore and expose participants to a greater understanding of information, as well as complete a series of exercises to apply the information learned. Workshops usually run two to six hours, but can be designed and tailored to your specific needs.

Retreats: The chance to get away from the work or home environment offers undisturbed time to immerse oneself in areas of personal and professional growth. Retreats offer a unique opportunity to explore and expand personal boundaries and connect with individuals at a more human level. The time allocated for a retreat varies from group to group, but usually spans one to three days. Board, executive, and professional retreats have proven to enhance the creative efforts, and solidify and harmonize working relationships at the worksite.

Consulting: Inspiration Unlimited consults to numerous organizations and business, from corporations and hospitals to academic institutions. With over 20 years experience creating, designing, and implementing health promotion programs, we offer a wealth of expertise in all areas of wellness and health promotion.

Some Inspirational Comments:

"Thank you for your wonderful presentation on Humor and Health to the employees of the Executive Office of the President. Your knowledge and background in this area combined with your charismatic presentation style made for an enlightening and enjoyable seminar. It was one of the most successful programs the White House Wellness Program has ever sponsored."

--Denise Terry, White House Wellness Director

"Your workshop presentations were very well received. Judging from the feedback I received, it was not only what you brought, but also the spirit in which you brought it that touched people so deeply. I thank you again for your contributions to our conference."

--Tom Hurley, Director of Education Institute of Noetic Sciences.

"Conoco is indebted to you for your wonderful presentation. It was just what we were looking for. As always, you did an excellent job of presenting a lasting message and making it fit perfect for our employees. We look forward to having you come back again."

--Donna K. Sullivan, Director of Wellness, Conoco

"What I learned about myself from this class can hardly be put into words. I do know that I will walk away from here with a better understanding of myself and a better concept of how to deal with stress in my life."

"I can't tell you how much your class has done for my life. I not only was able to control my TMJ, but I was able to dissolve a very unhealthy relationship. This was a major step for me. I had been through therapy and a million self-help books, but your class was like icing on the cake. Thank you for being such a great instructor and wonderful human being."

"I want to thank you again for giving such a wonderful and humorous presentation. Your insight into humor and illness taught everyone a lesson that we can bring to our patients and clients. I only wish I had a professor like you when I was in college."

--Wendy Sall, American Cancer Society.

"The opportunity that you provided for us to meditate and journal at length created a real outpouring of feelings and answers to questions I have had for quite some time. You introduced some very useful tools. Thanks a million!"

"This workshop has been the saving grace in the last six months of my life."

"Dr. Seaward has a great presence and he has a great way of connecting with the audience."

"I'm a cancer survivor who needs to be reminded of these pearls of wisdom. I feel great! Thanks."

"I have never had a class that I enjoyed quite as much as this one. I was going through a very rough period in my life, not really believing in myself, and I think that your class helped me believe in myself and grow up a lot."

"Brian Luke Seaward is an excellent teacher who tries to make everyone as comfortable as possible this is greatly appreciated. I thank you."

"This has been the most enjoyable workshop ever, and I know what I learned will be probably more helpful than I will ever know. Thank you very much for this wonderful experience."

"Top score of all conference presenters. Way to go, Luke."

--Michael O'Donnell, President & Publisher American Journal of Health Promotion Conference, 1998

--Participant, American Journal of Health Promotion Conference, 1999

"Luke's session was the best I attended at this conference. It had depth and meaning. More so than any other talk and better than any of the keynotes by far. He was inspiring and intelligent."

--Participant, American Journal of Health Promotion Conference, 1997

"After coming to your presentation, I now know why I came to this conference. Yours was THE BEST of all the presentations. Thank you so much. "Participant, Institute of Noetic Sciences Conference, 1998

"Luke's presentation was the essence of wellness and he is the epitome of impassioned education. What a model of the process. What a grand experience!"

--National Wellness Conference Participant, 1999

" I believe this has been the best presentation and presenter at the conference. Brian Luke's quality, his passion, sincerity, and gentleness along with his great message and delivery make this an incredible experience."

--National Wellness Conference Participant, 1995

"Luke's joie de vivre, his clarity, openness, and vibrancy are indeed very special gifts that he shares, along with his extensive knowledge and talented presentation."

--Student, Center for Human Caring, 1995

"Luke Seaward was better than excellent!"

--Participant, American Journal of Health Promotion Conference, 1996

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Letting Go of Stress, BP-Amoco, Naperville, IL, Sept. 19, 2002. Stress with a Human Face, FEMA, Denver, CO. September 11, 2002. Holistic Stress Management Instructor's Workshop, National Wellness Institute, Stevens Point, WI July 13-15, 2002, Team Dynamics, Luftansa Airlines, Breckenridge, CO May 6, 2002. Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water, A.R.E. Mid Atlantic Conference. June 7-9, 2002. Health of the Human Spirit. University of Vermont, Burlington, VT. May 16, 2002. Coping With Stress and Change for Health Care Practitioners. University of North Carolina Hospital, Chapel Hill, N.C. November 15-16, 2001. Letting Go of Stress Workshop. John Deere Corporation. Raleigh, N.C. November, 8, 2001. Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water: Stress and Human Spirituality. Body, Mind and Soul Conference. Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA, October 26, 2001. Stress, Spirituality and Mind-Body-Spirit Healing. Colorado Association of Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Littleton, CO Sept. 29, 2001 Health of the Human Spirit. Spirit Rising-Institute Of Noetic Sciences 10th Annual Conference. Palm Springs, CA, July 12-15, 2001. Stress and Human Spirituality. New Hampshire Wellness Conference. June 26, 2001.
Heart of Healing, Estes Park, Colorado, March 30-April 1, 2001. Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water, North Carolina WELCOA conference, Ashville, N.C. March 13-14, 2001. Health of the Human Spirit. American Journal of Health Promotion Annual Conference. Washington, D.C. February 14-16, 2001.
Exploring Alternative Medicine. Connecticut Hospital Association, Cromwell, CT. Dec.3, 2000.

Letting Go of Stress. Critical Care Workshop. UNC-Chapel Hill Medical Center. September 8, 2000.

Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water: Reflections on Stress and Human Spirituality. Fortune 500 Conference, Beverly Hills, CA Nov. 12, 1999.

Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water: Reflections on Stress and Human Spirituality. The Fetzer Institute, Kalamazoo, MI. September 22, 1999.

The Healing Power of Humor. Quaker Oats Cooperation, Chicago, IL. September 30,1999.

Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water: Reflections on Stress and Human Spirituality. Institute of Noetic Sciences 7th Annual Conference. Kansas City, MO. July 3-6, 1998.

Exploring Alternative Medicine. Wake Medical Hospital, Raleigh, N.C. May 12, 1998.

Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water: Reflections on Stress and Human Spirituality (Keynote Address) Governor's Council of West Virginia Wellness, Charleston, WV. October 17, 1997.

Mind-Body-Spirit Healing (Keynote Address) Central Iowa Wellness Council, Des Moines, IA. October 16, 1997

Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water: Reflections on Stress and Human Spirituality, Institute of Religion, Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX. September 16, 1997.

Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water: Reflections on Stress and Human Spirituality. Fortune 500 Conference, Aspen, CO. July 16, 1997.

Earth Prayers: The Healing Power of Nature, Embracing Our Essence Conference, Washington D.C. June 6, 1997.

Stress, Disease and The Human Energy Field and Spirits on a Human Path, American Journal of Health Promotion Conference, Hilton Head, South Carolina. 1997.

Earth Prayers: The Healing Power of Nature. United States Postal Headquarters, Washington D.C. December 13, 1996.

The Spirit of Health (Closing Keynote) and Creative Anger Management. The West Virginia Wellness Council 10th Annual Conference. Oct. 16-17, 1996.

Earth Prayers: The Healing Power of Nature. Conoco Corp. Houston, TX. Oct. 9, 1996.

Health of the Human Spirit. The 7th Annual American Journal of Health Promotion Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado. February 28-March 1,1996.

Letting Go of Stress National Safety Council 83rd Annual Congress. Orlando, FL. October 28-31, 1996.

Stress, Disease & the Human Energy Field. The National Wellness Conference. Steven's Point, Wisconsin. July 17-21, 1995.

Mind-Body Healing, International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM) 4th Annual Conference, Boulder, Colorado. June 17-19,1994.

Reflections on Human Spirituality at the Worksite. American Journal of Health Promotion Fifth Annual Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado. February 25, 1994. Bridges Between Mind & Body: The Effect on the Worker, and Humor Therapy in the Workplace. Healthy Vermonters 2000 in the Workplace, Burlington, VT. October 12, 1993.

The Art of Meditation. The White House. Washington, D.C. September 16, 1993.

The Healing Power of Humor. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. April 28, 1993.

The Healing Power of Humor. The White House. Washington, D.C. June 17, 1992.

Holistic Wellness Therapies of the Future. Festival of Healing. Catholic Health Association. Toledo, OH. April 18-21, 1992.

Creative Anger: Resolution of the Fight and Flight Emotions. AT&T Federal Systems, Silver Spring, MD. May 22, 1991.

Speaker References:

Derek Bell
Director
National Wellness Institute
Steven's Point, WI 54481
(800) 243-8694

Ms. Rose Welsh
Conference/Education Director
Institute of Noetic Sciences
Sausalito, CA
(707) 779-8238

Mary Hall, R.N.
Medical Education/Outreach
UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 260-9898 (cell)

Ms. Joan Cantwell 773-412-9209 (cell)
Former Supervisor, Health Services
Quaker Oats Corporation
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610-4714
(312) 222-8548

Ms. Donna Sullivan
Director, Conoco Wellness
Conoco Phillips Oil Corporation
Houston, TX
(281) 293-3879

Ms. Suzanne Smith/Lori Keip
Conference Director
Professional Counselor/HCI
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
(800) 851-9100 x 213

Ms. Michelle Bowman, R.N.
Director, Prestige Plus
Longmont United Hospital
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 485-8384

Ms. Emina Burak
Director, LIFETIME HEALTH
UVM Wellness Program
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405
(802) 656-0607

Ms. Karen Sommers
Director of Complementary Healing
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
615 N. Michigan St.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 339-5031 (cell)

P.O. Box 18831
Boulder, Colorado 80308
(303) 678-9962 - (office)
(303.485-0034 - (fax)
BrianlukeS@cs.com

To use teaching, counseling, healing, and consulting skills in the fields of Health Promotion, Human Resource Management, and Personal Development as a means to improve the quality of life for those people in need of stress management therapies and health promotion service which honor the integration, balance, and harmony of mind, body, and spirit.

University of Maryland, College Park, MD.Major Emphasis: Stress Management Health Psychology & Psychophysiology.

Master of Science Degree, Exercise Physiology, January, 1981. University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. Minor: Health Education.

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Journalism, (with Distinction) May 1978. University of Maine, Orono, ME. Minor: Physical Education.

* Author of the classic best seller, Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water.
* Creator of the conceptual model for the Ancilla Healing Arts Center, a holistic health care facility honoring the mind-body-spirit concept with allopathic and holistic health care services.
* Author of college textbook, Managing Stress: Principles and Strategies for Health and Wellbeing, and accompanying Journal Workbook.
* Author of over 35 articles on the topics of stress management, human spirituality, mind-body-spirit healing, and complementary healing.
* Author of National Safety Council's Stress Management Workbook.
* National Spokesperson on Occupational Stress Management for the National Safety Council.
* Received numerous awards for teacher excellence at The American University, University of Maryland, and University of Illinois.
* Designed several corporate wellness course offerings for the United States Postal Service Headquarters, IBM, AT&T, Hewlett Packard, Army Material Command, White House Athletic Center, Johns Hopkins University, Quaker Oats, Conoco Oil, and Amoco Oil.
* Counseled thousands of individuals and conducted many group sessions in relaxation techniques and coping skills for stress.
* Delivered hundreds of public and professional presentations at international, national, and regional conferences.
* Coordinated all sports medicine services for the 1988 Olympic Biathlon team members.
* Designed LIFELINE Wellness Program at the University of Maryland. Supervised over 25 employees. Expanded membership 300%.
* Designed and directed Corporate Fitness, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Adult Fitness, and Youth Sport Programs at the Boulder County St. Vrain YMCA.

Executive Director. INSPIRATION UNLIMITED: (1993—) A health promotion consulting company specializing in the presentation of lectures, seminars, workshops, and retreats for personal and professional development.

Faculty, University of Colorado - Boulder (Division of Continuing Ed), & The University of Northern Colorado - Greeley (Department of Community Health and Nutrition).

Assistant Professor. (1988-1993) The American University, Washington, D.C., Department of Health and Fitness, National Center for Health/Fitness.

Director of Sports Medicine, Sports Psychologist. (1986-1988) United States Olympic Biathlon Sports Medicine Council. Burlington, Vermont. Designed and directed competitive anxiety reduction and stress management programs for National Team Athletes.

Sports Medicine Consultant. (1987-1988) University of Vermont. College of Medicine & MCHV Clinical Research Center, Vermont Blue Cross- Blue Shield Wellness Program, Smugglers Notch Fitness Program, and The Olympiad Sports Club.

Associate Director, Lifeline Wellness Program & Faculty Lecturer. (1983-1987) University of Maryland. College Park, Maryland. Department of Physical Education. Received outstanding recommendations and awards for teacher excellence.

Assistant Program Director. (1980-1981) University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. La Crosse Exercise Program,

Instructor. (1978-1980) University of Illinois. Champaign, Illinois. Department of Physical Education. Received Awards for Teacher Excellence.