“You are in a profession that not only acknowledges and nurtures the inherent dignity in every human being – but you are uniquely in a profession where you are humbled to be present at the sacred intersection of your patient’s and their family’s exposed vulnerabilities.
What a tender, precious, and beautiful gift to be given – and what an immeasurable gift you give in return in this loving, compassionate, and mutually respectful exchange of the human spirit.”
John Perricone
National Nursing Conference in Indianapolis
Developing a Philosophical Identity In the Workplace
What to Expect:
John Perricone is a best-selling author and nationally sought Keynote Speaker having been invited to speak in all 50 states. He has been lauded across the country for his work in inviting hospice caregivers and other healthcare professionals to reflect upon their personal philosophies of life and the role that that philosophy plays in shaping their work ethic and the profundity of their professional calling.
In his ninety-minute lecture/workshop he will invite the audience to participate in a series of introspective exercises designed to help them better know themselves and the professional path upon which they have embarked.
What Attendees are saying:
In the most thought-provoking way, he invited each of us to reflect upon our personal philosophies of life and how those philosophies translate into the love and care with which we approach our patients. It was an inspiring and motivational presentation leaving every nurse in the room taking pride in their life’s calling. We could not have asked for a greater kickoff to our National Conference!
Lynn Sekeres MSN RN BS CPAN CAPA
ASPAN National Conference Coordinator
… You motivated me to look at my current position (and life in general) with fresh eyes and renewed perspective. You inspired me to change my mindset about every day job responsibilities and this has renewed both my satisfaction and my commitment to my chosen profession. Thank you for giving that to me and to all of us who heard your heartfelt message loud and clear. The standing ovation said it all!
Priscilla VanDewark, MS, RN Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA
… John Perricone masterfully combines wit, friendliness, authenticity, and expertise in the delivery of his compelling presentation. Through his sage storytelling talent, the listener clearly understands that he knows what it means to be human and the significance of others in teaching us life lessons that shape who we are or who we want to be in this world. I found his presentation a “renewal” of my commitment to nursing even as I approach retirement.
Dolores M. Huffman, PhD, RN – Associate Professor of Nursing
Purdue University Calumet Hammond, Indiana
We left with new ideas, a new (or renewed) sense of awareness, and a lightness of being. We were all better people for having heard his message.
Dr. Alan Temes, Professor of Health Sciences
When I was planning to stand before my Executive Team, clinical leaders and members of our Board for the annual UHS strategic planning conference, I was searching for words to both thank them and encourage them. Working in healthcare during the last many months – during a global pandemic – was not something any of us could have imagined. Nor could we have imagined the immense toll this would take on each of us personally and to all of us collectively. As I talked to physicians and nurses, or custodians and security staff, and everyone in between over this past year, I realized that all of our people were stressed and exhausted. So many had offered to work double shifts and to knowingly put themselves in harm’s way again and again.
So when I decided to invite John Perricone to speak to my team, it was because I hoped he would enable us to once again return to our “why”, our calling, and to see things with a renewed spirit. I had read his many reviews and knew that this was an area of specialty for John. But what I did not realize was the profound impact his words would have on my team. As I looked around the room during John’s presentation, I saw smiles, I heard laughter, I saw tears, but most importantly, I saw hope. I saw a belief that people were ready to look at their “job” with a fresh mind and recommit to why they came into healthcare in the first place. Countless people have thanked me for John’s presentation, but it is truly me who owes John a debt of gratitude for reminding each of us, and for reminding me, to begin each day with humble thanks for the opportunity to care for others.
President/CEO, United Health Services Inc
Binghamton, New York
John.Carrigg@nyuhs.org
607-762-2336
We had the utmost pleasure of listening to Mr. Perricone speak on the topic of ‘Developing a Philosophical Identity’ at our health system’s strategic planning and leadership conference. He is an amazing communicator and had every member of his audience captivated. His sharing of personal experiences brought immeasurable value to his address and his words were so refreshing and inspiring to healthcare professionals and administrators, particularly in these testing times of the pandemic. Our time with him flew by. I strongly recommend having Mr. Perricone for inspirational speaking for healthcare administrators/professionals.
Purushothaman Muthukanagaraj, MD
Chairman and Director of Psychiatry
United Health Services Hospitals, Binghamton, NY
Healthcare/Nursing Flyer Hospice Flyer
References:
Jennifer Sylstra, M.S.,Program Coordinator Cortland Prevention Resources
Division of Family and Children’s Counseling Services, Cortland, New York,
jsylstra@familycs.org, 607-756-8970 x260
John Carrigg, President/CEO, United Health Services,
Binghamton, New York John.Carrigg@nyuhs.org 607-762-2336
Patricia Williams, MBA: Senior Director of Strategic Planning,
United Health Services, Binghamton, N.Y. Patricia.Williams@nyuhs.org 607-762-3086
Patricia Lane, President of AANN (American Association of Nueroscience Nurses), akanurse89@yahoo.com, 703-216-2059
877-737-9696 X217