Igniting the power to
turn pain into passion

Top youth speaker. Mental-health speaker. SEL school speaker. Social and emotional speaker. Teen suicide prevention speaker. Youth transformational speaker. Youth conference speaker. Hope dealer. Youth motivational speaker. At-risk youth speaker. Youth camp speaker. Missions speaker. Teen hope. Lower teacher burnout speaker. Connection speaker. School culture speaker.

About Me

About me

The skill of "Turning Pain Into Passion" skill elevated Chaz Perez from years as a student in Special Ed. to speaking all over the world. For over twenty years and spanning four continents, he has created defining moments for audiences through his messages and leadership. He has touched the lives of students, educators, human traffickers, orphans, addicts, TEDx audiences, terrorists, and leaders of many different spheres of influence worldwide. His unique international travels offer listeners a worldview-shifting experience. He wants to speak to you, your students, and your staff with unforgettable stories and proven research-based strategies that transform lives!

Services

The keynotes.

TURN PAIN INTO

PASSION

for students

Almost nothing determines the quality of our lives more than what we do with the pain and challenges life heaves upon us. This message faces that challenge with intense honesty, offering hope-infused science-backed solutions. This potent hour keynote is designed for elementary, Middle, or High School students struggling with low motivation, hopelessness, isolation, and anxiety.

Practical tools are shown how we can elevate mood and find restorative passion. It's also designed to equip students or teachers with essential tools to give peer-to-peer counsel through these pressures. Resulting in residual cultural effects on the school community.

Are you ready to up your SEL game?

Program Learning Outcomes

+ Cognitive Reframing

+ Servant-leadership

+ Mental Health

+ Adaptive Mindset

CONNECTEDNESS

BIRTHS RESILIENCE

for educators

This keynote provides valuable insights into the significance of authentic connections in both personal and professional contexts. Dr. Henry Cloud says, "It's in bonding we truly live." This message challenges listeners to identify their pain points and utilize them to create a tribal classroom that fosters a deep sense of belonging for all. With actionable steps and worldview-shifting inspiration, this presentation is ideal for professional development.

Additionally, half-day or full-day workshops are available for those seeking a more in-depth exploration of the topic.

Program Learning Outcomes

+ Steps for Meaningful Connections

+ How to Lead with Love

+ Boundaries + Restorative Joy

+ Culture-Shifting Best Practices

BELONGING VS

FITTING IN

for students

We are seeing ever-increasing student populations struggling to learn and navigate relationships within the school context due to cultural pressures. This bold program looks to peel back the layers of issues as to the real reason many students are stuck in psychologically fatal relationships among their peers. The beginning of a new life and new habits starts with awareness.

Cultivating principles of belonging is key to mental health, which re-opens the gateway to once again learning in the classroom and building healthy relationships. Belonging is about genuine connection while fitting in involves superficial adjusting to be accepted. Creating interdependent relationships, within groups displaying virtue is the path forward where modeling and mentorship can take place naturally. The presentation time is one hour.

A six-week follow-up extended program will be available in the 2024-25 school year.

Program Learning Outcomes

+ Steps for Meaningful Connections

+ Self-love

+ Self-Advocacy

Testimonials.

"Bringing Chaz Perez to speak to students makes every educator's goals more achievable."

Dr. Bernard Hamilton, Retired Superintendent, West Point, Mississippi

"Chaz Perez was invited to share his message of transforming Pain into Passion, and I am pleased to express my utmost satisfaction with his presentation. Chaz's ability to engage our students with his passion and inspiration for self-advocacy and a can-do attitude left a lasting powerful impact on students.

His dynamic presentation style, coupled with a genuine and relatable storytelling approach, captivated our students and encouraged them to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Chaz's message was not only uplifting but also aligned with our commitment to fostering resilience, determination, and a positive mindset among our students.

I wholeheartedly would recommend Chaz Perez as a guest speaker for an educational K-12 program or event seeking to inspire and empower young people."

Caryn Gibson, Superintendent, Delta County School District 50J, Delta, Colorado

"Mr. Chaz Perez's ability to capture our students' minds and hearts with his contagious energy and passionate storytelling was a moving experience. Our young scholars benefitted from hearing Chaz's story about "turning pain into passion". Any school would benefit from having a leader, "Chaz Perez", come and speak to their students."

Adam Canfield, Assistant Principal, Canyon Springs High School, Las Vegas, NV

"I've been in education for close to two decades. Prior to administration, I taught and served as a school counselor and now more than ever our students need social and emotional support, which is exactly what Chaz Perez provided. His presentation touched and inspired both staff and students."

Shiela Diaz. Principal, Coalinga High School, Coalinga, CA

"Student after student told me how much they appreciated his sharing. How impacted they were with his prestation! I would highly recommend Chaz Perez to other principals and to other schools."

Craig Kyllonen, Principal, West Wendover High School, West Wendover, NV

"I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea the depth of impact you had on my son for just that one assembly. He has since opened up and is encouraging his friends to talk about their feelings too. I will forever be grateful. Please never stop sharing, caring and leading by example."

Autumn, Mother of sixth-grade son, Las Vegas, NV

“You need Chaz Perez to speak to your students! He brought huge impact upon our school culture."

Craig Berishman, Teacher, Cram Middle School, Las Vegas, Nevada

Thank you for giving me a different perspective and motivation I didn't know I needed."

Jase Mathews, Student, Canyon Springs High School, Las Vegas, NV

"Mr. Perez Turn Pain into Passion was nothing short of inspirational. The resonating message echoed long after its delivery, fostering a renewed sense of hope and purpose among those who heard it. Students and staff are still coming up to me weeks after our assembly to express how his message has positively impacted their lives. If you are thinking about hiring Chaz Perez to talk to your students, don't hesitate! I've been in education for well over a decade and Chaz's Turn Pain into Passion program was by far the best assembly we have hosted."

Bryan Rudden, Principal, Pinecrest Academy Cadence, Las Vegas, NV

"Mr. Perez's speech really hits hard for us students."

Emily Ventura, Student, Canyon Springs High School, Las Vegas, NV

"Chaz's words are inspiring, every student needs to hear him, the broken world needs to hear his words."

Lola Sanchez, Student, Canyon Springs High School, Las Vegas, NV

"Chaz Perez's words inspired me to feel empathy with everyone who is a friend, and empathy for those who are not. He changed my perspective on how I feel about others."

Cayleb Lor, Student, Woodbury Middle School, Las Vegas, NV

"Chaz delivered an incredible message to our students. They were locked the entire presentation and I could see the connection he made with them. His inspiration and delivery of self-advocacy and self-love were exactly what they needed. I would highly recommend him to any principal considering hiring him to speak to their students."

Laura Willis, Principal, North West Tech Academy, Las Vegas, NV