Some people talk about getting things done. Other people actually get things done. Francine Ward strikes that delicate balance between being a visionary with an idea and a mover & shaker who turns it into something bankable. Lawyer, entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, philanthropist, & marathon runner. Each of these roles signifies a commendable achievement for any individual, but together, they form an extraordinary list of credentials for one person to attain. And when the person who fits the bill is formerly a drug-addicted, alcoholic prostitute, the magnitude of their accomplishments is astonishing. Francine Ward is that person, and her story is compelling. The story of a woman who not only overcame extreme adversity to lead a life of triumph, courage, and success, but who has chosen to turn back and consistently help others create amazing lives as well. But it’s not just about her story. Francine Ward comes to the table with a unique blend of competencies making her a fresh and viable choice for almost any event. Here's why: 1. As a businesswoman, she knows what it’s like to run her own company, manage staff, and deal with day to day issues that arise. 2. As a Georgetown educated lawyer, she understands the importance of protecting her financial assets and she's well aware of the legal issues surrounding running a business. 3. As a coach, she grasps the need for sometimes asking the thoughtful, provocative questions; being a good listener, and offering honest and constructive feedback. 4. As someone who has lived many lives, it's been said that Francine has the uncanny ability to understand the human condition at a very deep level, probably because she's been there—done that. 5. Finally, as a professional speaker, she has the ability to effectively put her thoughts and feelings into words, creating images in a way her varied audiences can understand. Ward’s philosophy is simple, but profound: set a goal for where you want to be, create a plan for making it happen, don’t let obstacles get you down, ask for help along the way, and baby step your way to success! Better than most, Francine Ward understands the importance of going beyond the seeming obstacles to get to the goal. In her own words, “I was taught that failure was the worst thing that could happen to me. And then I failed—a lot! Eventually I realized that out of each failure comes the opportunity to rise to the next level in life.” Finally, Francine is dedicated to helping others. She sits on the board of the National Council on Alcoholism and Other Drugs—Bay Area, is an active Rotarian, and volunteers with a number of community service projects that involve abused women, at risk kids, and teen girls. She is the author of "Esteemable Acts: 10 Actions for Building Real Self-Esteem", "52 Weeks of Esteemable Acts: A Guide to Right Living", and "The Staying Legal Guide to Copyright & Trademark Protection". Titles Self-Esteem Comes From Doing Esteemable Acts Topics Motivation, Self-image/esteem, Law, Women, Entrepreneur, Sports, Minority, Change, Coaching, Self-improvement, Success, Business Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $5,000 - $7,499 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State CA Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.