Arden Bercovitz

Biography

Offering audiences a novel speaker experience, Dr. Arden Bercovitz speaks in character as Albert Einstein, sharing insights, inspiration and innovative ways of thinking. Dr. Arden Bercovitz works with people in organizations to break down mental barriers and overcome resistance to change, opening them up to new possibilities and new ways of resolving problems. Resulting ideas and changes impact entire organizations. A Scientist Speaking Through A Scientist... Dr. Bercovitz captures the essence of Dr. Einstein because he's also a scientist, with a love of science and a spirit of curiosity. Dr. Bercovitz's Ph.D. is in Reproductive Endocrinology from the University of Missouri, Columbia. His academic training was multidisciplinary, with emphasis on the environment and nutrition. After earning his Ph.D., Dr. Bercovitz worked for nearly thirteen years as a reproductive physiologist for the Center for Research for Endangered Species at the world famous San Diego Zoo. Experienced with various facets of the learning process, Dr. Bercovitz holds a lifetime teaching credential, taught at elementary and college levels, and served as Dean of Learning Assessment for a private university. To this day, along with this corporate, association, and government programs, he presents programs to K-12 students and their families. He received Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) status from the National Speakers Association in 1998. Clients come from an array of industries: pharmaceutical, bioscience, technology, manufacturing, education, medical, utilities, financial, non-profits, engineering, telecom, government, and K-12 schools and universities. Dr. Bercovitz's message and value applies to sales and marketing, legal, R&D, HR, engineering, management at all levels, executives, and, of course, entire organizations. Specific clients include Pfizer, Meridian Bioscience, Eastman Chemical, Unilever, Illinois Tool Works, California Teachers Association, Columbus Children's Hospital, American Gas Association, Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers, Heart of America, Iowa Society of Professional Engineers, Lucent, US Marine Corps, and Mc Gill University. A speaker with universal appeal, Dr. Bercovitz creates a magical experience that works well in a classroom, conference room, ballroom, or boardroom. He clicks with school kids and their families as well as organization-wide audiences and your most sophisticated executives, knowledge workers, customers, clients, and suppliers. Style and substance, colorful anecdotes, metaphors and intelligent humor set the stage for extraordinary progress and stress-reducing fun. He helps organizations to grow strong and prosperous by teaching people to be resourceful, resilient, reliable, and open to new ideas.

Titles

A Day of Genius - The Einstein Way! 1 Day + 3 Audiences = Multiple + Mutual Benefits What if Einstein's tools of thought, new ways of seeing, thinking and acting could be spread throughout corporate ranks? Imagine, Einstein on site at HQ, for an entire day, inspiring several audiences, expanding alternatives, challenging assumptions, and demonstrating ways to change outmoded thinking! Intelligent Change - The Einstein Way! Knowledge workers today are bombarded with mind-boggling changes in business processes, new products, tougher competitors and new technologies. Dr. B helps companies and organizations to break down mental barriers and overcome resistance to change, opening up new possibilities and new ways of thinking and acting. Change Your Thinking Today - The Einstein Way! When you want better ideas from your employees in order to create breakthrough products or services and to stay ahead of your competitors, it's important to inspire them to think BIG! Dr. B shares simple tools and practical techniques that will lead you to new markets, extra sales, more satisfied customers and happier employees. Discover a Diversity of Ideas - The Einstein Way! In today's competitive and changing world, a diversity of ideas is your path to profits. Diversity issues go beyond race and gender. This presentation will inspire your organization to create a culture that learns to trust its differences. Help your people get unstuck from outmoded ways of doing, and motivate them to create a work environment that thrives because everyone contributes. Strudel for the Noodle - The Einstein Way! "Einstein Lite" is the perfect mental aperitif when your needs are more inspirational and humorous than heady. Albert's stories about absent mindedness, his reliance on intuition, his candor and total lack of pretense will charm your banqueteers, especially the heady ones.