Meet MonSTAR of Motivation Tami West!
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Small
children are often afraid of the monsters under the bed. But –
they’re not real! Are you letting unrealistic fears inhibit your
success and happiness? If you have issues that are keeping you
from feeling confident at work and in your personal life, from
growing, from learning – then you have monsters. My mission is to
teach people how to live life without the monsters. Thank you for
allowing me to be a part of your path toward a peaceful,
fulfilling life!
-Tami West |
Tami began her career with a Bachelor’s
degree in biology and then spent the next ten years working in
hospitals, physician’s offices, and research labs. Her research
interests included molecular genetics, antibiotic sensitivity, and
tuberculosis. Her office assignments were just as diverse, including
insurance, billing, and front office duties.
In 1999 Tami obtained her Master’s degree in education. It was during
her time as a graduate student that she was hospitalized for anxiety
disorder. She was able to overcome and to teach successfully for ten
years. Because of what she had been through as a new teacher, she
developed a new-teacher mentoring program for her school. This program
is now part of every school in that district and is being recognized as
a model program for other districts.
A pivotal moment in Tami’s life occurred in April of 2005 when she
declined an invitation to join the PhD program in Molecular Biology at
Vanderbilt University. While struggling to make her decision, she
realized that her mission in life was to help people manage their
emotions, their stress, and their worries. So, in 2005 Tami left
teaching to write her first book, Life Without the Monsters, to help
women overcome worry, fear, stress, and anxiety. It is her passion to
help people understand the reasons behind their stress and anxieties, to
help them identify specific triggers and, most importantly, to teach
research-based, practical techniques to live fulfilling lives. Her
second book Balancing Your Career and Your Life was released in October
of 2007.
Tami West is an engaging, energetic, and empathetic speaker. She brings
her enthusiasm for life to every message, instilling hope and courage in
her audience. She will connect with your audience on a level not
achieved by most speakers. Those who have heard her speak know that her
inspirational message and practical advice leave a lasting impact.
