Finding Power and Purpose in a Stressed Out World, with best-selling author, Thomas Crum

Thomas Crum is a best-selling author and presenter in the fields of conflict resolution, peak performance, and stress management. His latest book, "Three Deep Breaths: Finding Power and Purpose In A Stressed Out World" has just been released in paperback. (Berrett/Koehler Publishers, June, 2006.) Tom is known throughout the world for the Thomas Crum Approach, his best-selling books, audio and visual materials, and live presentations to help people become centered under conflict, more resourceful when facing challenges, and more effective under stress. For over 30 years, Tom has been a teacher of Aikido, a graceful martial art which uses energy rather than force to resolve conflicts, and he includes principles and movements from Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi gong, and other mind-body arts in his presentations. His presentations are experiential events with excitement, color, and unique value. Acclaimed as “more than another talking head,” Tom conducts presentations worldwide for management and employees at all levels in corporations, government and non-profit organizations. His corporate clients include Amgen, Diebold, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Alcan, Sandia National Labs, Intel, various universities and the U.S. Government. He is a popular keynote and plenary presenter, with appearances at many international conferences and associations including the American Society of Training and Development, Franklin Covey, the Ken Blanchard Companies, Systems Thinking in Action, and Global Institute for Leadership Development. Thomas Crum books, audio and visual materials and other products have been acclaimed throughout the world. In addition to "Three Deep Breaths", his books include "The Magic of Conflict", which has been honored by placement on the best seller’s list, and "Journey To Center", which has delighted readers with stories that inspire and motivate.