THE HEART ATTACK THAT SAVED MY LIFE w/ Phil Barth

How One Moment Rewrote Everything I Knew About Stress, Resilience, and Results

What’s the real cost of unchecked stress?

For me—one “small” heart attack.
For my employer—over $100,000 in lost productivity.
For organizations nationwide—an estimated $1,900 per employee every year.

This keynote blends personal storytelling with strategic insight: how emotional intelligence became the tool I wish I had before everything went sideways—and how it now fuels performance, communication, and resilience on any team.

I share exactly what stress did to me—from searching for my glasses while wearing them… to calling every family member (including the dog) before reaching the right son… to the day my heart finally said, “Enough.”

That wake-up call led to the Three Ls of Stress Management:

• Laughter – Humor rewires the brain for resilience

• Love – Relationships determine our mental fitness

• [Redacted] – Call me or fill out the form to uncover the third L

Your team will walk away with practical, immediately usable strategies to:

• Spot stress before it sabotages performance

• Apply emotional intelligence to communication and teamwork

• Build a culture that supports well-being and results

Yes, there’s a rubber chicken.
But more importantly, there’s a measurable outcome: greater clarity, stronger energy, and better collaboration.