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Attention School Principals
and counselors:

"STOP The Bullying
In Your School!"

With A 60-Minute Assembly That Gives Kids The Confidence & Communication Skills They Need To Lead Change!

#1 Rated 'Anti-Bully' Speaker
Mike Bogdanski Is Now Booking 2024-2025 School Events

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See how bullying speaker Mike Bogdanski can help your students or organization with this national problem.

From: Mike Bogdanski, M.S.
Date: Tuesday, 11:42 a.m.


Dear School Principal,

Are you alarmed by the epidemic of bullying that is sweeping our nation’s schools?
Who wouldn’t be? The recent statistics are nothing less than shocking…

  • Every day, 160,000 students skip school for fear of being bullied
  • One out of four students will be abused by a classmate
  • 15% of high school students reported being bullied up to 3 times per month
  • On average, hundreds of students are physically attacked each month
  • A child commits suicide as a result of bullying once every half hour

As a concerned school administrator dedicated to putting an end to aggression and violence in your school, I’m sure you’re aware of the anti-bullying options available to you.

You can start ongoing training workshops for teachers… develop school-wide policies in consultation with staff, parents and the community… implement parent/teacher task forces… create bullying prevention committees… to name a few.

But these all take significant time to produce results and often require massive reserves of volunteer participation over long periods of time, which can be difficult to coordinate.

Meanwhile, a kid is being bullied every 7 minutes…

And then there’s the additional draw on your already-strained school budget, which can make many of these options difficult — if not impossible — to implement.

But what if, in just one single hour, you could give your students all of the knowledge they needed to avoid becoming targets or victims while empowering them to help others who are the victims of bullying?

And what if you could do it all without forming committees, coordinating volunteers, retraining teachers, raising funds, or putting a dent in your school budget?

Read on to learn exactly how to make it happen…

Hello, my name is Mike Bogdanski, and I’m a motivational speaker and member of the International Bullying Prevention Association.

For over 25 years, I’ve been visiting schools across the United States presenting fun and educational seminars that encourage respect, self-confidence, courage, and teamwork, in order to reduce or eliminate bullying.

I’ve taught over 25,000 students how to avoid becoming the target of bullies while empowering them to help other victims.

Principals, counselors, and teachers alike report that my work in their schools has made an overwhelming difference in encouraging students to speak out against bullying, and the State of Connecticut has even declared a “Mike Bogdanski Day,” to recognize my service to youth!

On top of this, I have some pretty strong academic credentials…

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and have also earned a Master’s Degree in School Counseling, and I have one other very significant and unique qualification that is instrumental in my anti-bullying work, which I’ll share with you in just a minute…

… but first, I want to tell you an important story about my own experiences at the hands of a bully.

I Understand What Kids Go Through, Because I Was A Victim Of Bullying, Too...

It’s no coincidence that I’ve dedicated my life to helping children overcome the mental and emotional pain of bullying…

You see, as a high school student, I was bullied, too!

My bully’s name was “Bub,” and he moved into my neighborhood when I was a teenager, and turned my life into a living hell.

At first, the bullying and abuse were strictly verbal: name-calling, insults, and angry rants. But over time, Bub’s anger became more and more intense, until one day, it boiled over into physical violence.

I’ll never forget the day he came at me with fists raised, and I ended up receiving the pummelling of my life. From that moment on, everything changed for me…

I became a prisoner. I was afraid to go outside… afraid to go to school… and even afraid to confide in my family, friends, or teachers.

And so I began the downward spiral of depression, isolation, and loss of self-esteem that all victims of bullying experience, and that so often lead to failing grades, drug or alcohol abuse, or worse.

But Luckily For Me, A Surprising Thing Happened That Turned My Life Around - Before It Was Too Late

It was a teacher, a martial arts teacher that saved my life.

I wanted to learn karate to beat people up, to get even, and get revenge.  He said “Wouldn’t it be better if I could teach you how to be assertive and confident so no bully would seek you out as a target”?

That day changed my life!

How The Martial Arts Philosophy Can Help Keep Any Kid From Becoming A Bully's Target

Does this mean I’m going to come to your school and start teaching martial arts fighting moves to your students?

No, not at all!…

Remember, martial arts philosophy teaches a NON-VIOLENT approach to deal with conflict. It’s not about beating up the bullies before they can beat you up. It’s about not becoming a target for bullies in the first place.

Here's What Will Happen When I Come To Deliver An Assembly To Your Students...

During my anti-bullying assemblies, I combine non-violent martial arts philosophy with the traditional life skills coaching I’ve learned from earning my degrees in Psychology and School Counseling.

In just one hour, I use this hybrid approach to teach respect, character, goal setting, overcoming failure, team building, and motivation.

Here’s what takes place during a typical hour-long anti-bullying presentation:

  • My Personal Story — At 5’9″ and 228 pounds, I don’t look like the kind of guy that would have had problems with bullies in school, which makes my own personal story of being bullied — and how I handled it — that much more interesting and inspirational for students.

    I tell my story, speaking directly from the heart, to help others who are suffering as I did.

  • An In-depth Look At Bullying Behavior — In this portion of the presentation, I’ll explain the three different types of bullying behavior, and the top five reasons why people bully. This is often a revelation for many children, who don’t even realize that what they’re doing is considered bullying.

    By helping students fully understand bullying behavior, I equip them with the greatest tool necessary for fighting it… knowledge!


  • The Bully Triad— There are three people involved in any bullying situation: the bully, the bullied, and the bystander, and in this part of the assembly, I discuss all three, clearly demonstrating that bullying isn’t just “a normal part of growing up” as was previously thought, but something that has permanent, life-altering consequences.

  • My H.E.R.O Program – H.E.R.O. stands for “Helping Everyone Respect Others,” and this is the key to overcoming bullying in YOUR school!

    Using real life stories and personal examples drawn from my experiences in martial arts, I am able to empower the bystander, helping them to understand the responsibility they have to step in and stop bullying.


    I wrap up this section by teaching the H.E.R.O’s three rules for stopping bullying.

  • Big Finale!– This is likely the most unique ending you’ll ever see to a presentation or assembly, and students, faculty, and administrators alike will be energized by this high-impact wrap-up!

    This includes a “take-action” step based on a martial arts exercise, and focuses on teamwork and student body spirit. The entire school will bond as they watch participants eliminate the obstacles and limitations that are caused by bullying!

Read What Principals, Counselors And Teachers Have To Say About My Anti-Bullying Programs..

Having dedicated myself to community service, there’s nothing more rewarding than hearing from school administrators about the differences that my presentations make to their school environments.

Here are just a few letters I’ve received from satisfied principals and teachers…

Their Students Were Inspired!

“Mike’s Webinar on school bullying was received with the highest marks.  Administrators. teachers and counselors throughout the country raved over the powerful content that Mike shared with them.  Indispensable information.”

Casey Anne Drummond
Progressive Business Publications
(telephone -610-695-8600 x275)

Their Students Found The Confidence To
Come Forward And Report Bullying!


“Following your assembly, and for the next few days, we have had many students come forward that were the bystander or the victim in a bullying situation. I feel that they found some confidence and a “voice” enabling them to come forward to teachers and administration.

The assembly feedback from the students was positive and at times during the assembly those 481 students were so intently listening it didn’t seem like there was anyone in the room. The breaking of boards/labels was a great finale to the presentation.

Feedback from the staff included “the material was relevant to these students and Mike’s presentation was “excellent,” “great assembly,” “well worth the time,” “interesting stories, lively activity.”

Noveline Beltram, Principal
Thompson Middle School
Thompson, CT.

 

Things Are Much Better At His Schools!

‘You were on target Monday night in Greendale!”

Dr. William Hughes
Superintendent of schools, Greendale, Wisconsin

“The Students Were Totally Engaged!”
Kimberly Scott
Assistant Principal
Hanover, Ontario, Canada
He Found The Presentation To Be Realistic, Relevant, and Useful

“Your recent presentation on bullying to the teachers of the Ware School district has been characterized by many present as the most significant and timely that has taken place over the past decade. The next day the schools in our district buzzed with conversations about the ideas that you presented and how they could be shared with our students in order to improve their physical and emotional safety.

I personally found your presentation to be realistic, relevant, and most of all, useful. As an educator of thirty eight years, I was gratified to be able to expand my “professional toolbox.” The very next week I was able to guide and assist parents in distinguishing between aggression and assertiveness in resolving a bullying issue.

Thanks to the momentum generated by your presentation, plans are in the works to implement a peer support group to prevent bullying here at Ware Middle School We may even name them “Bogdanski’s Bully Busters!” It is the overwhelming hope of the teachers and administrators in our district that your visit to our schools will become an annual event.”
Robert K. Warren
Principal, Ware Middle School

Ware, MA
 

Presentations Suitable For All Grades, And I Can Customize A Program For Your School, Too

My assemblies are suitable for elementary, middle, and high schools and differ according to age group. Many schools add on teacher and parent workshops the same day or evening.

I use language and stories that are appropriate for each age group, in order to keep students focused on the presentation material.

My programs are customizable, based on your needs, age group, and school size, and I can deliver separate programs for teachers and parents.

My Anti-Bullying Seminars Are Designed To Fit Comfortably Within ANY School's Assembly Budget

Because I know first-hand how harmful bullying can be, it’s important to me that we all work together to reduce or eliminate it in our schools.

So I’ve made sure my anti-bullying presentations are affordable for everyone!

Regardless of the size of your school’s existing assembly budget, I think you’ll find that you can comfortably manage my modest fees.

And to make it even more affordable, I have a very special offer for you…

If you can “team-up” with a second or third school in your area — so I can deliver my assembly to BOTH of you on the same day (one in the morning, and the other in the afternoon) — I’ll reduce my speaking fee by a full 25%!

When you consider the amount of time and energy you need to dedicate to other anti-bullying measures, I think you’ll agree that having one person who can visit your school and teach everything students need to know to STOP bullying, all in just an hour, is definitely worth your investment.

PLUS... Book Your Assembly Early, And I'll Include A Free BONUS Presentation... ... For Your Most 'At Risk' Students!

I want to be sure that your students get as much value from my presentation as possible, so if you reserve your assembly in the next 14 days, I’ll include — for FREE — my private post-assembly round table!

During this 45-minute round table, I teach a select group of your students how to increase their assertiveness, reduce their level of victimization, and create a positive attitude.

When given on its own, this workshop is worth over $1,000, but I’ll include it FREE when you reserve your assembly in the next 2 weeks!

I GUARANTEE My Anti-Bullying Presentation Will Be Educational AND Inspirational!

I understand that school budgets are extremely tight these days, and so you’re concerned about whether my anti-bullying seminars will give you good value for your money. So here’s my commitment to you…

If you decide that my assembly does NOT motivate your students to work together to protect each other from bullies...

If you find that it does NOT empower children who are potential victims of bullies, by giving them the confidence and self-esteem they need to avoid being targets…

If you find it does NOT show potential bullies that their actions have serious consequences, and teach them a better way…

In short, if you feel my presentation isn’t EVERYTHING I say it will be, please let me know following the presentation. I’ll cancel the balance of your payment, refund your deposit, and we’ll go our separate ways, with no questions asked.

I think you’ll agree that’s more than fair.

Contact Grandmaster Mike Bogdanski Today To Arrange A Bullying Assembly For YOUR School! Just Call 1-860-315-0205

Every 7 minutes, another student somewhere in our country is bullied… and the consequences can be devastating.

Don’t let it happen in YOUR school!

Fill out the contact form, or call me, at 1-860-315-0205, to learn how easy and affordable it can be to have me bring my fun, exciting, and highly effective anti-bullying program to your school.

But be sure to get in touch soon. There are only so many appearances I can make in a given month, and my schedule is filling up FAST!

Respectfully,

Grandmaster Mike Bogdanski, M.S.

 

P.S. Just a reminder… If you booked an anti-bullying presentation within the next 48 hours, I’ll include my special confidence-building workshop: A hands-on 45-minute round table, where I teach a select group of your students how to increase their assertivenessand reduce their level of victimization (it’s a $1,000 value!).

Interested in a teacher workshop or one for your parents?  Call or email mike@mikebogdanski.com for details.

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