Success in life is really little more than an ongoing continuum of miniscule decisions made by your brain. The consequences you experience result from their cumulative effect.
—Arlene R. Taylor, PhD
“You, too, can realize a world of difference”
My wife and I were able to attend three of Dr. Taylor’s recent presentations in Torrance, California, and were awed by the experience. My wife is a clinical psychologist and we attend at least one health-related presentation each month, including the excellent Torrance Memorial Advantage program forums. Quite seriously, Dr. Taylor’s presentations were simply the best I have ever attended. Her communication skills are stunning; my attention never strayed, and I learned so much of value.
—Richard Sherwood, Torrance, California
To use a power word now in vogue to describe you and your seminar—awesome! That is how Mary and I felt about your Brain Program. In 45 years of academic pursuit and professional career, I have attended a lot of seminars. Let me be bold and say you, your material, delivery, presentation style—the whole thing was in the top 1%-2% of any I have ever attended. Many thanks.
—Stanley Charles Knapp MD MPH
Historian Consultant for ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ motion picture
Chairperson, North Carolina Coalition,
American Stop Smoking Intervention Study, National Cancer Institute
producer@skybest.com
Thanks so much for your insights during your Brain Program that I attended this past Saturday. I actually team-teach a class in which we use the MBTI and other inventories (SDI, LBA II, and FIRO-B) and found your work not only terribly compelling, but a great enhancement to address some gaps in these other instruments. Continued thanks to you and for the light you bring into so many lives!
—Ron Williams
Coordinator of Re-entry Student and Veterans Programs and Services
University of California, Berkeley Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Center (TRSP)
108 César E. Chávez Student Center
http://trsp.berkeley.edu
Ever since childhood—from about the age of nine—I have fluctuated between a reasonably healthy weight and obesity. I tried dieting and I tried exercising—but never in combination. I was confused. Why did something seem to work for a short period of time and then I was right back at square one? I also fluctuated between meat consumption and vegetarian cuisines. Eventually I basically gave up. And when that happened, my weight skyrocketed to 300 pounds—and I am between 5 feet 10 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall, depending on which shoes I wear.
Enter the brain-based 12-week program: Longevity Lifestyle Matters (LLM). I was asked by the LLM Certified Facilitators to assist with the program, so I decided I might as well enroll. What could it hurt? Motivating factors included:
Twelve months later I have learned to eat what I need—knowing that what I really want comes later in the form of a healthier lifestyle, a healthier weight, an increased risk for a longer life, and much more. What did I give up?
The bonus? I am more respected and appreciated by my wife, who looks at me with a new twinkle in her eye!
—Chad Hooper
Camarillo, CA, USA
Owner of Show Me Videos
122HereICome@showmevideos.com
What a special gift it was to have you present to our teachers. I’ve heard a number of presentations regarding the brain, but your delivery provided me with the best understanding I have had. Your easy style and use of vocabulary that I could understand was significant.
—Teryl Loeffler
Associate Director of Education, Secondary
Pacific Union Conference, Central California
Dr. Taylor, just a note to thank one of my greatest friends and mentors for the priceless ‘gems’ that you instill into my life and all those you touch. When I speak, it is a rare time that I don’t point the audience to you and your resources as a source of transformation. Wishing you joy as you jet-set around the world sharing brain-function information, your presence, and care.
—Tom Amato, Executive Director
Napa Valley Youth Advocacy Center
Website: nvyac.org
Email: amatomp@comcast.net
Dr. Taylor’s presentations on the brain never fail to enlighten and entertain. She has the remarkable ability to take complex brain research and medical terminology and make it simple, understandable, memorable, and applicable to daily life. She constantly updates her information to provide the latest in cutting-edge knowledge about the brain. Her pace of delivery is just right. Her demeanor and presentation style generate laughter, poignancy, and openness. Because of the tone Taylor sets, the atmosphere that she creates for those in attendance is very positive. After having giving seminars for two years in a row, she now has developed a following who look forward to her annual lecture series.
—David H. Lowe MD – Specializes in Pediatrics
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility MD Cl
3100 Wright Rd Camarillo, CA 93010
Last April a young snowboarder crashed into me so hard that it caused me to fly through the air and bounce several times on my head on hard ice. He did not stop! Unfortunately, I sustained a bloody right eye and a concussion that was identified by CAT scan. An MRI also revealed a serious injury to my right knee.
In the Emergency Department, the doctor’s first question was, “Are you really 69?” While reviewing the results of the brain scan he wanted to know what I was doing to maintain such a healthy “tight” brain. He described how the brain halves begin to separate with age, allowing the tissue in the middle to become more fragile from lack of protection. The doctor also explained that tissue, when separated, is at increased risk for tearing and massive brain “bleeds.” He wanted to know what I was doing to keep my brain “exercised,” so I told him about you and your work, including your research, seminars I have attended, and educational books, blogs, podcasts, and YouTube Videos.
Your information and brain exercises really worked for my brain and probably saved my life. Thank you so much for providing me with tools to help me help my brain!
—Gini Cummings, RN, BS, PHN, OHN
Minden, Nevada
We wanted to say thank you so much for coming to do the recent weekend seminar here in Hanford. Your information is timely, needed, and appreciated. Your spitfire delivery is memorable, entertaining, and endearing. Alice most appreciated your information about needing to make positive statements instead of negative ones like “don’t.” That will help tremendously in raising her three girls. Michael and Anita most remember your talk about “Statements we make to ourselves.” You are welcome back here anytime.
—J. Michael Hufham, Anita Hufham, and Alice Guhl
900 North Redington, Hanford, California 93230
Fax: 559-582-0550 Phone: 559-582-0034
Thank you so much for speaking to all of us. We are still talking about our brains and how we can use this knowledge to enhance our own teaching and parenting! We hope to have you back again! The check is in the mail. You are worth every penny and then some!
—Deby Hergenrader, Executive Director
www.breakthebarriers.org (559) 432-6292
A non-profit 501(c)(3) since 1985
8555 N. Cedar Avenue Fresno CA 93720
Thank you for inviting my husband and me to attend your Brain Program. We both found it fascinating and thought-provoking. We did just as you said and took no immediate action after our weekend with you. We have both thought a lot about what we have learned and are beginning to discuss how to apply our new perspective to both our professional and personal lives. It was, without a doubt, one of the most worthwhile weekends we have had in a long, long time.
It is obvious that you have designed your life around your innate giftedness and that you are not only extremely good at what you do, but that you genuinely enjoy sharing your expertise with others. Thanks for the inspiration!
—Mary Stephenson, Stephenson Communications
E-mail: stepcomm@aol.com
Fax: 707-963-0706 Phone: 707-963-1548
When I accepted a new position as Corporate Director for Health Information Management (HIM) for 21 hospitals, one of my main goals became leadership development for the HIM Directors. Initially I scheduled 3-day meetings twice a year, with one day earmarked for leadership development. I invited Dr. Taylor to speak at the first session. Previously, I had attended several of her brain seminars and found the information so helpful that I had arranged for my children, my brother and his wife, and my parents to attend as well.
After hearing Taylor\’s presentation, feedback from the Directors was so positive that we invited her to speak at each of the subsequent sessions. Topics included Meet Your Marvelous Brain, Gender Differences, The Power of Affirmation, Cellular Memory, The Brain and Laughter, Brain-Body Communication, Downshifting, and so on. The HIM Directors began to practically apply the information, even constructing work-teams so as to include representation from a variety of brain types and sensory preferences in order to achieve better outcomes. And they reported benefits in their personal as well as professional lives. It was a win-win!
—Sharlet M. Briggs, RRA, BSBA, PhD
Chief Operating Officer
San Joaquin Hospital, Bakersfield, California
E-mail: sharlet@thrivingbrain.com
Ten years ago my best friend died in a horrible mountain biking accident. On my return home I received an amazing gift, the value of which I didn’t immediately recognize. That gift was an introduction to Dr. Arlene Taylor, a world-class speaker and brain-function specialist. Since then, many of my friends and family members have attended her Brain Program and, in varying degrees, the information she presented has helped each person to “feel comfortable in our own shoes.”
I have found her work to impact so positively on people around me that I have hosted her seminars several times. Recently our entire office staff attended her Brain Program and benefited greatly from the information. By knowing more about the activities that each person’s brain does energy efficiently, we have been able to develop an energized and enthusiastic work team. We are also using what we learned to help plan the company’s future organizational chart. One of the greatest gifts anyone can give is the gift of acceptance. Taylor’s presentations have helped us to better understand and accept ourselves and those around us, personally and professionally. This seems to be a gift that keeps on giving.
—Tim Crawford, Certified Financial Planner
RBC Dominion Securities
Email: Tim.W.Crawford@RBC.com
You were quite a hit yesterday at our annual Teachers’ Education Day! As you well know, individuals who themselves are accustomed to being up front and presenting can make for a challenging audience. In this case, even the stacks of papers some teachers brought with them to grade were being ignored! Not only that, many people came to us throughout the day with incredibly positive comments and appreciation for what you shared in your presentation: How to Deal With Male-Female Differences in the Classroom. Thanks so much for continuing to work with us on a date. You made a difference for kids! And thanks for posting your PowerPoint® slides on your website so the teachers can access them.
—Berit von Pohle, Director of Education K-12
Pacific Union Conference
I want to express my deep gratitude for your participation. It was thought-provoking; you had the attendees at the edge of their seats. The concepts shared continued to be repeated and discussed by many during the rest of the day. It was fun observing the dynamics and the laughter generated as a result of the various nuggets from your lectures. Again, thank you for your participation.
—Ramiro A. Cano, President CCC
2820 Willow Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612
Recently I obtained a copy of your book Longevity Lifestyle Matters. I am excited to tell you that although I am only part-way through the book, I have been implementing some of the things I have learned (e.g., drinking water first when I feel hungry, drinking before or after meals but not with my food, drinking water before bed and first thing in the morning). I went to my doctor’s appointment last week and he was “almost giggly” because I had lost 8 pounds in 6 weeks—just by creating new habit patterns around water and not even thinking about losing weight. Also, I have started listening to the audio version of Longevity Lifestyle Matters and am loving it! I am listening over and over in my car every day on my way to work. This LLM program is absolutely doable. Thank you!
—Kim Money
Sacramento, CA, USA
Office Manager for IMPaX World Inc
Email: kim@impaxworld.com
I was fortunate to be able to attend another talk by Dr. Arlene Taylor yesterday on her latest speaking tour in Australia. This time she spoke on both the neurological and cognitive aspects of how the mismanagement of the three protective emotions (anger, fear, and sadness) can downshift the brain, and how unresolved emotional issues can keep a person from developing emotional growth and maturity. She included tips on how to raise one’s level of EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient). She also spoke about people being caught in unresolved grief as well as suicidality, along with the importance of laughter and developing a strong sense of humor. Dr. Taylor presents in such a way that lay persons can clearly understand the neuropsychological and cognitive systems and how they function. She is extremely charismatic, exuding positivity and serenity. I get her daily blogs—each one is enlightening, helpful, and positive. I can’t wait until she returns on her next speaking tour!
—Barbara Christian, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
I’m so pleased to have met you. Thank you for accepting our invitation to speak Tuesday afternoon in San Antonio, Texas. I dearly loved your presentation: charming and accessible, professional and poised, experienced and entertaining. Brain-function information, especially about gender differences, can make a positive difference in the lives of people when they practically apply it.
―Rebecca Timon
Administrative assistant to the GC Women’s Ministries director
TimonR@gc.adventist.org
Dr. Arlene Taylor made several presentations at our “It Is Written Oceania” Partnership Weekend held at the Mercure Gold Coast, Queensland, AU. She also filmed multiple programs with Gary Kent, Speaker-Director for “The Incredible Journey.” An amazing presenter, with an ability to keep us alert and thinking during her presentations, Dr. Taylor’s wealth of knowledge about the brain and male-female differences—presented with practical applications and her dry humor— were very much enjoyed and appreciated by all the partner-attendees.
—Rina Maidment
Musician
rinapw07@gmail.com
I just returned home from attending my Wednesday night men’s group. Several of the guys commented on your recent Saturday night presentations they had attended (e.g., Use Your Brain for Success, The Brain and Laughter). Some thought it had only been about twenty minutes in length. I assured them you spoke for the full two hours. They were so engrossed in your presentation, they didn’t even text others during any of the program. Awesome job.
—Harry Suekert, DDS, McDonald, Tennessee
Dr. Taylor, I don’t have enough words to thank you for your comments on my innate brain function. I have greatly benefited from it and I just keep discovering more about myself. It is certainly a paradigm shift, but it makes sense, and you’re right on about my brain ‘bent’ being in the Frontal Right or Envisioning Division and that I adapted as an adolescent and in adulthood. Now I’m using this information to improve my quality of life overall.
—Ghysleine Sauder, ghysleine@gmail.com
If you are looking for a fresh, insightful, life-changing yet humorous presenter for a single meeting or a weekend retreat, then look no further. I have had Arlene speak at a ministerial convention and have attended several of her seminars. She truly understands the function of the human brain and can share what she knows in a way that will leave you laughing as well as thinking seriously about ways you can apply what you have learned. I never miss a chance to hear what she has to share. Arlene is a thoroughly delightful speaker!
—Marvin Wray, Author
Journeys (2011), First-Class Male (1994), Putting Up With Mr. Right
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marvin.wray.7
This is to express great thanks and appreciation for your two wonderful workshops at Second Wind. Both seminars were outstanding. You have a tremendous gift in taking complex science and making it understandable to laypeople. The material has been so so helpful! All the participants have expressed tremendous appreciation for the learning they’ve experienced. And your presentation style is inspiring, engaging, and fun. We’re looking forward to The Brain Program. Thanks again for your transformational work!
—Gregory Nelson, Personal and Professional Life Coach
Fly Again Coaching – “Giving Wings to Life”
http://www.FlyAgainCoaching.com
415.829.3399
Thank you for the marvelous presentation you gave to our “Healthy U” group. In addition to being an articulate speaker, you have a gift of magically connecting with each individual in your audience. Your words are food and water to thirsty souls. You leave people feeling better about themselves as a result of having met you. You are a rare gem and we treasure you! Oceans of thanks!
—Charlie Bowman, Coordinator, Healthy U
BowmanCM@AH.org
916.781.4650
Just want to thank you for your outstanding presentation yesterday to the Leadership Institute here at Howard Memorial Hospital. We learned so many concepts and so much information from your Brain Program—all of which are critical to professional growth and getting along with others. Thanks again.
—Anthony Stahl, MSA, SPHR
Director, Human Resources, and Marketing
Thank you for coming to St. Barnabas Episcopal School and sharing your knowledge regarding brain function. It was educational, energizing, and exciting. Your delivery was superb in every way, injected with humor, spirituality, and love! We were all very impressed. Even one of the teachers, who initially wasn’t looking forward to attending, came, stayed, and reported not only loving it but also having learned a great deal. Our school will continue to use your web site, order your resources, and learn more and more about brain function and how it relates so relevantly to the educational setting. I look forward to possibly seeing you again in the near future.
—Karen L. Lyon, Head of School
St. Barnabas Episcopal School
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
322 West Michigan Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32720
A big thank you for sharing brain-function information with our pastoral families! I’ve heard so many positive comments and many of your “catch phrases” being repeated in numerous circles. It was a thrill to have you share your relevant knowledge with my team!
—Jim Pedersen, President NCC
jpedersen@ncc.adventist.org
I have to tell you that your presentation Downshifting—a Natural Brain Phenomenon was by far, the best one I’ve ever attended at the Marin Coaches Alliance. It was intelligent, stimulating, and high caliber. You had every single person in the room completely engaged – even those who sat still in their chairs! Thank you so much for your time and energy.
—Marci Rinkoff, PCC, CPCC, mbr coaching
Program Chair, Marin Coaches Alliance
ph/fx: 415.257.COACH (2622) e-mail: marci@mbrcoaching.com
http://www.mbrcoaching.com
I want to express my personal thanks for contributing your time last evening to the North Bay Coaches. You opened up an exciting new avenue of information that I believe will serve the coaches on a personal level as well as for our clients. From the comments made during and after your presentation, my colleagues found your presentation of the information very valuable, and you stimulated their desire to learn more about brain functioning. Thanks again for your generosity and willingness to share your knowledge and wisdom.
—Mary Radu, MS, MSW, CPCC, Certified Professional Coach
Pathmaker Coaching www.pathmakercoaching.com
mary@pathmakercoaching.com
Thank you again for a superb program, The Brain and Laughter–How to Laugh and Last, for the Selma Community Hospital Foundation’s 10th Annual Women’s Conference and Luncheon. We deeply appreciate your time to share your knowledge, wonderful insights, and laughter. We have to agree with the attendees—“It was the best!”
We wish you well as you go about the country teaching people how to laugh and enjoy life more. You are delightful and it was our absolute privilege to have you as one of our speakers. This conference will long be remembered!
—Toni Johnson, Foundation Director
Selma Community Hospital Foundation
E-mail: JohnsoTA@SELMA.AH.ORG
We were privileged to have Dr Arlene Taylor speak at our CWR in Sydney, Australia. She came highly recommended and we were not disappointed. The women who attended the weekend retreat loved her presentations and were very much drawn to her as a person. In addition to presenting four general sessions, Taylor made herself available on a one-on-one basis and women\’s lives were changed through those discussions.
Taylor generously allowed us to record her presentations and we have sold more audios of her lectures than from any previous retreat. Just this past week I had a request for a copy of yet another set! Arlene still lives on in our part of the world (down under) through the memory of her warmth, humour, and the quality and well-researched content of her presentations. Attendees still talk about that special weekend and the positive impact it made on their lives.
—Dulce Ferguson, Administrative Assistant and Women\’s Ministries Coordinator
Greater Sydney Conference
Phone 9868 6522
E-mail: dferguson@adventist.org.au
Dr. Taylor is articulate and the information she provides very thought provoking. Her presentations pack a real punch with stories and humor. Taylor makes her audience feel comfortable (as well as herself) when she slips off her shoes while presenting!
—Roxy Hoehn, Women’s Ministries Director
Kansas-Nebraska
rohoehn@UCollege.edu
