Powerful Keynote Presentations That Inspire Personal Change
Powerful Keynote Presentations That Inspire Personal Change
About Us
About Us
Catalyst of Change Associates provides motivational keynote speeches and training on mental health & wellness, suicide awareness, PTSD, servant leadership, resilience, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anti-bullying for children and teens, and other topics that aim to enlighten and empower the audience. Book J.P. for a speaking engagement today.
About the Owner
About the Owner
J.P. McMichael retired as a Captain after 25 years in law enforcement in 2023. J.P was one of the first responders to the Pentago on 9/11/2001, and was later diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. His battles with PTSD led him to almost end his life in October of 2003.
J.P. has authered five childrens books, the latest being The Adventures of Taz: Taz Goes for a Ride, about his service dog and her adventures. His first book, Why Won't You Play with Me?, is the conversations he had with his young son about his battles with PTSD and includes a workbook to help foster conversations about the topic.
J.P.'s books are available through Word's Matter Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.
J.P. is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a facilitator for Franklin Covey. He is also an Adjunct Professor in Criminal Justice at Marymount University. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration on Forensics, along with a Master’s Degree in Counseling with a concentration on Crisis and Trauma Response from Liberty University.
Being a former wrestler and competitive mixed martial artist, J.P. brings energy, grit, and emotion to his presentations. He speaks on servant leadership, mental and physical fitness for duty, and the Americans with Disabilities Act in law enforcement and corrections. His talks also include topics on higher education and other subjects that impact daily life in order to help others “Reframe, Refocus, and Renew” their lives.
In addition to his speaking engagements, J.P. actively shares his knowledge and expertise through vlog, blog, and podcast.
Memberships
Memberships
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- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
- American Council on Exercise
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- American Association of Christian Counselors
- American Psychological Association