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Adina Laver
inspires curiosity and
awakens personal
brilliance. As a sought
after speaker, she not
only entertains and
motivates, but provides
practical tools every step
of the way for living,
leading, loving and
succeeding from a place
of truth and within the
zone of brilliance.
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AWAKENING THE
BRILLIANCE WITHIN
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ABOUT
Adina T. Laver, MBA, M.Ed., CPC
CEO and Chief Curiosity Officer
Courage to be Curious, LLC
Adina is insatiably curious, and by the end of her
presentation, your audience will be too!
Whether your audience is seeking to live a more
fulfilled life, enhance the impact of their leadership, or
attain new levels of success and well-being, the journey
begins with curiosity. While we are all born with this
innate instinct, most of us learn to suppress our impulse
to wonder in favor of following more prescribed ways
of behaving, resulting in feelings of dissatisfaction and
emptiness and average (or lower) levels of performance.
As founder of a distinctive personal development
company committed to advancing happiness, love,
success and well being through the cultivation of
curiosity, Adina inspires and empowers people to
discover and own their brilliance in every area of life.
With training and experience in business, education and
coaching as well as a fascination with neuroscience, all of
Adina’s presentations integrate best practices in teaching
and learning, information and strategies that are rooted
in science, and a focus on achieving measurable results.
When Adina is not speaking and running workshops,
she is active in the business providing breakthrough
coaching to high achievers who are ready to propel
into their zone of brilliance, hosting her Courage to be
Curious podcast, living and leading Curiosity Ventures™
(adventure based personal development programs) or
exploring something of personal interest such as the art
of fine cooking, improvisation, yoga, pilates, meditation,
and discovering the joy of life with her two daughters and
partner.
Schedule Adina to speak at your next event.
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CLIENTS
• Association of American Schools
in South America
• National Council for Teachers of
Mathematics
• Bucks County Bar Association
• National Staff Development
Council
• Cabrini College
• Chester County Chamber of
Business and Industry
• Genesis Employee Foundation
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• NAWBO - National Association of
Women Business Owners
• PAACE - PA Association of Adults
and Continuing Education
• Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s
Technology
• Partnership for Effective Learning
and Innovative Education (PELIE)
• M & T Bank
• PDE - Pennsylvania Department of
Education
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• Melson-Arsht Inn of Court
• Microsociety
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• Montgomery County Bar
Association
• National Council for Supervisors
of Mathematics
• Second Saturday
• West Chester University
• Women’s Resource Center
• Youth Build Philadelphia
“
Adina Laver is a captivating speaker with a gift for motivating others into action. The engaging
information she presents is evidence-based and practical, and I have greatly benefitted from applying her
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wisdom in my personal and professional life. When Adina speaks, people listen!
Lisa Joy Tuttle, MA, BCC, CSS
High Performance Coaching and Consulting
Join this list. Contact Adina to discuss how she can
engage, inspire and empower your audience.
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SPEAKING TOPICS
HAPPINESS LEAVES CLUES:
HOW TO UNCOVER YOUR UNIQUE PATH TO A FULFILLED LIFE
Let’s face it - the primary source of unhappiness in any area of life is our habit of comparison. Whether we are
comparing our achievements, success, earnings, children, or talents to those of others or to what is expected
of us by others, our habit of comparing eclipses all the clues that are ready to illuminate our path to happiness.
Learning to uncover, decipher and follow these clues will always lead to greater contentment, alignment, and
happiness.
In this interactive and dynamic presentation, participants learn:
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The purpose and impact of the comparing mind
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How to uncover and decipher the clues to our
happiness
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What is required to follow these clues and
unlock the treasure that awaits us
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SNAP OUT OF IT - GO FROM BORING TO BRILLIANT!
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There are times when routine can be comforting and times when it can become downright boring! Be honest
- Have you ever muttered to yourself, “Is this really all there is?” - in your job, life or marriage?! Or have you ever
thought “Life has to be about more than a mundane existence of work, chores, bedtime routines, sleep and
doing it all again the next day.” There IS another way (and you don’t have to grab for the anti-depressants!) One
word - one new habit - one pivot in your thinking could absolutely alter your life experience and transform it from
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Boring to Brilliant!
In this compelling and enlightening presentation, participants learn:
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Why feeling bored is normal - and does not
necessarily mean that there is anything wrong
with you, your job or your relationship
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The one new habit you can invite into your life
that will beat the boredom blues
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How to make this new habit a practice in your
life and begin to feel happier, healthier, more
connected and loving, and fulfilled
Contact Adina for more information or to book a date:
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SPEAKING TOPICS
BRING THE PRESENTATION TO YOUR OFFICE
SNAP OUT OF IT - GO FROM BORING TO BRILLIANT!
Has your workplace become a little “ho, hum?” Are your employees not as sharp as they once
were and as a result are they not showing up with consistent results that are moving the needle? If
you’re clear that disengaged employees are affecting your bottom line, you’ll love showing them how
to pivot and make the shift from boring to brilliant at work each day.
In this energizing, motivating and practical presentation, participants learn:
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Why feeling bored at work is normal - and
does not necessarily mean that there is
anything wrong with you, your job or your
work relationships
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The one new habit you can invite into your
life that will beat the boredom blues and
How to make this new habit a practice
in your life and begin to feel happier,
healthier, more connected and fulfilled at
work and at home
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reignite your focus
THE POWER OF CURIOSITY: HOW A SINGLE QUESTION CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
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One of the most reliable and overlooked keys to happiness is cultivating and exercising our innate sense of
curiosity. -Todd Kashdan, Ph.D.
While we have been taught to revere ‘predictability’ and to strive for ‘right answers,’ the truth is that asking
the right questions and having the courage to follow the unpredictable path this pursuit may take us on is the
single most powerful way to transform our lives for the better. In this presentation, Adina helps participants
understand how to uncover for themselves a single question that can dramatically and positively alter the quality
and direction of their life.
Through this eye-opening and XXXXX presentation, participants:
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Understand the allure of predictability, certainty
and rightness
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Differentiate between routines in our lives that
serve happiness and efforts to ‘control’ our
environment that hold us back from happiness
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Construct a single question that they can ask
themselves to open doors to new ways of
thinking, working, loving, parenting and living
Contact Adina for more information or to book a date:
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FEATURED IN/ON
• Success Magazine
• Blog Talk Radio
• Fox 35
• Web Talk Radio
• Expert Showcase
• Daily Burn
• Owner Nation
• WWDB - AM Talk 860
• Voice America
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The first time I invited Adina to speak at an event,
it was so abundantly clear that she has an innate
ability to engage her audience and deliver compelling
and meaningful program content that I invited her a
second time. Whether speaking to a small, intimate
group or a large, varied crowd, Adina offers creative
and insightful views that provoke conversation and
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break open new ways of thinking.
Carol Arnott Robbins
Certified Financial Planner
Contact Adina today to discuss your next event.
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TESTIMONIALS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“
Every time I hear Adina speak, I am captivated
and moved by her words. She has a rare talent for
being incisive with every word and inspiring and
motivating others to act purposefully to make positive
change in their lives. She is always exceptionally
well prepared and is highly capable of reading her
audience. She has an uncanny knack for building a
warm rapport with her audience and leaving them
with their minds sharper and their eyes wider open.
She has built a wonderful following of admirers as a
public speaker and I am at the top of that list!
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Adina’s guidance has transformed how I see
myself and how I feel about who I am. I believe in
my right to be happy and to have joy in my life and
I now know how to make decisions that support
these goals. Adina’s message and tools have been
so powerful that I now interact differently with
others and find myself inspiring, empowering and
guiding others in how to pursue the best version of
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themselves.
Kevin Drucker
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Cris Pastore
Attorney
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Legal Mediator and CEO
Main Line Family Law Center
“
When Adina speaks, she compels you to take
a deeper look at your limiting thoughts, beliefs and
behavior. Her style is a unique blend of intuitiveness
and knowledge that invites you to become a better
no idea what to expect other than that this would
be a journey about taking control of my life. I had a
burst of insight at one point when I realized that while
the bedrock of my business method is giving clients
choices and allowing them to decide for themselves,
I had been ignoring the power of choice in my own
life. As soon as I recognized this, I became infinitely
more comfortable with myself and my life. I realized
that if I decide to act right away on something it is
because I CHOOSE to do so. And if I procrastinate
on something I am fully aware of the CHOICE I have
made to do so. I have removed all excuses for my
actions, and replaced them with conscious choices.
While this at first was frightening, I now find it
liberating! I feel “Oh so free” to do as I please, since
I have chosen to be responsible for my own life! I am
incredibly grateful for Adina’s guidance and for how
much easier it is to make choices in my life and know
that I am choosing the right things for me. This has
affected all areas of my life including work, home
life, relationships, my parenting, health, thinking and
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“I participated in one of Adina’s workshops having
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version of yourself.
Pamela Elaine Nichols
Author, Muddy High Heels: 14 Lessons Learned
From My Breakdown, Breakup and Breakthrough
“
I recently was privileged to have Adina present
at a workshop I hosted. Adina is one of the most
delightful and engaging speakers that I have ever
heard. She is able to artfully draw her audience
in so that they connect with her in ways that have
meaningful results. In a short amount of time, Adina
conveyed succinct actionable tips in a style that was
warm and at times even humorous on an emotionally
charged topic. I will definitely invite Adina back to
speak again.
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Barbara Rowens, RICP®, CDFA™
Financial Advisor
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spirit. Thank you!
Joseph E. Ellis, Sr., CLU
Senior Vice President
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services
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COURAGE TO BE CURIOUS MANIFESTO
Every person arrives into this world with unique brilliance and the
capacity to bring forth abundant and unimaginable goodness. The
essence of our life is the exploration of this unique brilliance and
our courage to own and share it. To achieve this, we must commit
to being on the journey, to seeking understanding, believing in
possibility, and opening to the desire of the universe to conspire
with our spirit to manifest positive outcomes in all areas of life outcomes that lie well beyond what we can envision in this moment.
Our willingness to approach the journey with gratitude and curiosity,
a sense of adventure, and a commitment to returning to joy and
positivity again and again are essential for our success. Similarly, an
understanding that while this is our personal journey, we do not travel
alone. Our journey is enhanced each time we encounter and open to
fellow travelers who have also embraced this journey. Transformation
is always possible.
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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Adventure
Curiosity
Adventure tickles the spirit in a way that affirms
what it means to be alive and fuels a passion for
living.
Don’t just accept it, question it. Expect to discover
treasures currently beyond the imagination.
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Authenticity
Gratitude
There is and will only ever be one you - Let life be
the seeking and sharing of this essence.
When we live with gratitude, we are present to
awe, wonder, and appreciation. Could there be a
better path to contentment?
Brilliance
Positivity
We were each born with a light of unique brilliance.
There is no joy greater than discovering and fueling
this light.
Whether we choose to think negatively or
positively, we create our experience - so why not
choose positivity.
Community
Possibility
All this life is a journey and we were never meant
to travel alone. Seek those who are committed to
adding fun, love and joy each day.
What is possible is as expansive or limited as our
imagination. Expand the imagination and you must
expand the possibilities.
Courage
Transformation
Listen to the deepest desires of the heart, even
when it feels scary.
Change is always happening. When we welcome
it, embrace it, and find meaning in it, we achieve
transformation.
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