Carol Grace Anderson

Anderson, an author and former teacher, demonstrates how to realistically deal with the challenges and change we all must face.

Travels From:  Tennessee

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Get Fired Up Without Burning Out

ABOUT Carol Grace Anderson

Carol Grace Anderson knows firsthand how to overcome adversity and stay fired up through all of life's challenges.

A nationally known speaker, and author of the highly acclaimed book, Get Fired Up Without Burning Out, Anderson has faced several life-altering challenges. She grew up in a tiny 18-foot trailer in upstate New York, flunked out of three colleges, suffered a mini-stroke that left her permanently blind in one eye, and survived a Force 4 tornado. Using true stories of how she and others have turned struggle into strength, Anderson demonstrates that the most powerful lessons are learned through weathering the toughest storms.

After earning her Master's degree in psychology from New York University, she taught psychology in a New York prison for five years before moving to Nashville to pursue her passion for music. After arriving in Music City, Anderson quickly began performing with a "who's who" of entertainers, including Willie Nelson, Roy Clark, Jimmy Buffet, Johnny Cash, Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees, and many others. As an award-winning songwriter, she has had over 40 of her songs recorded; and as an actress, she has had movie roles alongside Sandra Bullock and Faye Dunaway.

Also a successful businesswoman, Anderson is CEO of a thriving publishing and marketing company. Twelve years ago, she became a sought-after speaker and author of five popular books, including her latest, The Butterfly Factor, a magical adult fable that shares some of life's most powerful lessons. Anderson has been published in four languages and also contributed to the mega-bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

A firm believer that results are what really count, Anderson shares her motivating solutions in a clear, refreshing, humorous and unforgettable way. Audiences leave her presentations powered up and ready to realistically deal with the challenges and change we all must face.

TESTIMONIALS

"She hit the target perfectly. It was the right message for us!" — State Farm Insurance

"Carol's program was...meaningful...powerful!" — Microsoft

"The entire program was one of the highest-rated in our history." — American Bus Association

"Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation. You were thought provoking." — FedEx